Light Rail Transit

Author : Rob van der Bijl,Niels van Oort,Bert Bukman
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2018-06-29
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780128147856

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Light Rail Transit Systems by Rob van der Bijl,Niels van Oort,Bert Bukman Pdf

Light Rail Transit Systems: 61 Lessons in Sustainable Urban Development shows how to design and operate light rail to maximize its social benefits. Readers will learn how to understand the value of light rail and tactics on its effective integration into communities. It uses strong supporting evidence and theory drawn from the author's team and their extensive experience in developing new light rail systems. The book uses numerous case studies to demonstrate how key concepts can bridge the geographic limitations inherent in many transit-related discussions. In addition, users will learn how to develop important relationships with local decision-makers and communities. Presents applied research by experienced practitioners and academic researchers Draws on more than 50 cases from Europe, the Middle East, the UK and US Incorporates five themes on why it’s important to invest in light rail, including effective mobility, and for an efficient city, economy, environment and equity Includes a checklist for planning public transport projects

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Transportation Research Board
Page : 695 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780309258241

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Track Design Handbook for Light Rail Transit by Anonim Pdf

TCRP report 155 provides guidelines and descriptions for the design of various common types of light rail transit (LRT) track. The track structure types include ballasted track, direct fixation ("ballastless") track, and embedded track. The report considers the characteristics and interfaces of vehicle wheels and rail, tracks and wheel gauges, rail sections, alignments, speeds, and track moduli. The report includes chapters on vehicles, alignment, track structures, track components, special track work, aerial structures/bridges, corrosion control, noise and vibration, signals, traction power, and the integration of LRT track into urban streets.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1976
Category : Local transit
ISBN : MINN:31951D00820710S

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Light Rail Transit by Anonim Pdf

Author : William D. Middleton
Publisher : Indiana University Press
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 0253341795

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Metropolitan Railways by William D. Middleton Pdf

"Metropolitan Railways" is a large-scale, illustrated volume that deals with the growth and development of urban rail transit systems in North America.

Author : Tom Parkinson,Ian Fisher
Publisher : Transportation Research Board
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 0309057183

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Rail Transit Capacity by Tom Parkinson,Ian Fisher Pdf

Investigates and quantifies the variables that affect the maximum passenger carrying capacity of rail transit in four categories-- rail rapid transit (heavy rail), light rail transit, commuter rail, and automated guideway transit (AGT)--in North America.

Author : Emanuel S. Diamant,De Leuw, Cather & Company
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 1976
Category : Local transit
ISBN : UOM:39015013039626

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Light Rail Transit by Emanuel S. Diamant,De Leuw, Cather & Company Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1980
Category : Street-railroads
ISBN : PURD:32754067967277

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New Urban Rail Transit by Anonim Pdf

Author : Christof Spieler
Publisher : Island Press
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2021-08-24
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781642832136

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Trains, Buses, People, Second Edition by Christof Spieler Pdf

"Fully updated and expanded"--Back cover.

Author : Harre W. Demoro,John N. Harder
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0915276496

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Light Rail Transit on the West Coast by Harre W. Demoro,John N. Harder Pdf

Author : Colin K. Hatcher
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Transportation
ISBN : STANFORD:36105215360061

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Calgary's Electric Transit by Colin K. Hatcher Pdf

Calgary's Electric Transit is the story of electric street railway, trolleybus and light rail vehicle transit in Canada's western city of Calgary, Alberta.Calgary was founded in 1875, when the North West Mounted Police established a new fort Fort Calgary. A big boost for Calgary came eight years later, when the Canadian Pacific Railway building westward to the Pacific reached the Bow River in 1883. Calgary became an important centre for Canadian Pacific operations and has since become the railway's headquarters location. By 1909, Calgary boasted a population of 30, 000 people. In July of that year the Calgary Electric Railway began operations with two cars, sixteen employees and three miles of track. The system quickly grew and the following year became known as the Calgary Municipal Railway. Through its forty years of street railway service, Calgary acquired passenger cars from such well-known Canadian builders as Ottawa Car Manufacturing Company, Preston Car & Coach Company and the Canadian Car & Foundry. In addition, the system's roster included used cars from several sources in the United States. Totalling 113 cars in all plus a scenic car it has been a daunting task to secure photos for this book. Many superb images have been discovered, illustrating the operation of streetcars in different sections of the city. There are over 150 streetcar photos. Finding trolleybus photographs has been a challenge as well, but the authors have succeeded in gathering a fine selection representing all classes of 'trackless trolley' coaches purchased new and acquired used from other US systems. You'll see streetcars and trolleybuses operating in the city centre, in the rural suburbs, and in residential neighbourhoods. Coverage of today's modern rail transit cars is outstanding. Now called 'light rail vehicles', all classes of these LRVs are represented, operating in all seasons, and over most portions of the system, illustrating the many varied and unique Calgary urban environments. Rich, carefully composed black and white photos are rounded out with a fine showing of subjects in colour. There's a variety of photos to interest everyone with an interest in the development of Calgary as a city: the construction of 'The Bay', early scenes in Bowness Park, and some views of the streetcars serving seemingly unpopulated fields that today are thriving subdivisions. Whether you're a railway enthusiast or simply interested in Calgary's history, you'll find Colin Hatcher and Tom Schwarzkopf's 200-page account of Calgary's Electric Transit a fascinating, informative and enjoyable reading experience.

Author : Richard Stanger,Transit Cooperative Research Program
Publisher : Transportation Research Board
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Street-railroads
ISBN : 9780309097574

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Maintenance Staffing Levels for Light Rail Transit by Richard Stanger,Transit Cooperative Research Program Pdf

Introduction -- Characteristics of existing light rail transit systems related to system maintenance -- Results of questionnaire -- Case studies -- Conclusions -- Appendices.

Author : Christof Spieler
Publisher : Island Press
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2018-10-23
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781610919036

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Trains, Buses, People by Christof Spieler Pdf

What are the best transit cities in the US? The best Bus Rapid Transit lines? The most useless rail transit lines? The missed opportunities? In the US, the 25 largest metropolitan areas and many smaller cities have fixed guideway transit—rail or bus rapid transit. Nearly all of them are talking about expanding. Yet discussions about transit are still remarkably unsophisticated. To build good transit, the discussion needs to focus on what matters—quality of service (not the technology that delivers it), all kinds of transit riders, the role of buildings, streets and sidewalks, and, above all, getting transit in the right places. Christof Spieler has spent over a decade advocating for transit as a writer, community leader, urban planner, transit board member, and enthusiast. He strongly believes that just about anyone—regardless of training or experience—can identify what makes good transit with the right information. In the fun and accessible Trains, Buses, People: An Opinionated Atlas of US Transit, Spieler shows how cities can build successful transit. He profiles the 47 metropolitan areas in the US that have rail transit or BRT, using data, photos, and maps for easy comparison. The best and worst systems are ranked and Spieler offers analysis of how geography, politics, and history complicate transit planning. He shows how the unique circumstances of every city have resulted in very different transit systems. Using appealing visuals, Trains, Buses, People is intended for non-experts—it will help any citizen, professional, or policymaker with a vested interest evaluate a transit proposal and understand what makes transit effective. While the book is built on data, it has a strong point of view. Spieler takes an honest look at what makes good and bad transit and is not afraid to look at what went wrong. He explains broad concepts, but recognizes all of the technical, geographical, and political difficulties of building transit in the real world. In the end,Trains, Buses, People shows that it is possible with the right tools to build good transit.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : City planning
ISBN : 0866020624

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CPL Bibliography by Anonim Pdf

Issues no. 1-3 of CPL bibliography published as a comprehensive index to CPL Exchange bibliographies no. 1-1565, 1958-July 1978.

Author : Transit Cooperative Research Program
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Local transit
ISBN : UVA:X004563547

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Light Rail Service by Transit Cooperative Research Program Pdf

This report provides documentation and presents the results of a study to improve the safety of light rail transit (LRT) in semiexclusive rights-of-way where light rail vehicles operate at speeds greater than 35 mph through crossings with streets and pedestrians pathways. This report also presents the results of field tests conducted to improve the safety of higher speed LRT systems through grade crossing design.

Author : Alan R. Danaher
Publisher : Transportation Research Board
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9780309143028

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Bus and Rail Transit Preferential Treatments in Mixed Traffic by Alan R. Danaher Pdf

"TRB's Transit Cooperative Research Program (TCRP) Synthesis 83: Bus and Rail Transit Preferential Treatments in Mixed Traffic explores the application of different transit preferential treatments in mixed traffic. The report also examines the decision-making process that may be applied in deciding which preferential treatment might be the most applicable in a particular location."--Publisher's description.