LibGuides: Transportation Industry: Background Information

Background Information

The transportation industry encompasses vehicles and the infrastructure that supports these various modes of transportation. Use the following sources to learn more about topics connected to the transportation industry such as public policy, accessibility, safety, economic, environmental, and technological issues.

Britannica Academic This link opens in a new window
This encyclopedia contains entries on the different aspects of transportation and industries associated with it such as mass transit and details on specific automotive manufacturers.
CQ Researcher This link opens in a new window
Provides topic overviews, background, current issues, and bibliographies for further research.
Credo Reference This link opens in a new window
Provides background information via a collection of aggregated and integrated reference books on topics related to the transportation industry.

Encyclopedia of American Industries
This publication provides detailed industry information over a wide range of American businesses.
Environmental Encyclopedia
Contains entries on mass transit from an environmental perspective and the viability of alternative fuel sources in relation to automobiles. Describes current and future impacts of pollution on the environment.