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Traffic Engineering is a comprehensive book for undergraduates. The book discusses the basics of traffic management, showing readers how to design and govern traffic related necessities. The book covers the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, the Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets, and the Highway Capacity Manual. It gives clear and detailed explanations regarding the standards and helps students understand the context of these policies and manuals. In addition, readers learn more about the application of these policies, and how they are used around the world today. About the Authors Roger P. Roess is a Professor of Civil Engineer at the NYU Polytechnic School of Engineering. A graduate of the Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn, Dr. Roess obtained his PhD in Transportation Planning and Engineering. Dr. Roess was awarded the D. Grant Mickle Award, and the Outstanding Service Commendation from the Transportation Research Board Committee on Highway Capacity and Quality of Service. Elena S. Prassas and William R. McShane are American civil engineers and academicians.