New Urban Rail Transit

Author : Rob van der Bijl,Niels van Oort,Bert Bukman
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 43,7 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 : Unknown
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1980
Category : Street-railroads
ISBN : UCR:31210009997311

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New Urban Rail Transit by Anonim Pdf

Author : Daniel Pulido,Georges Darido,Ramon Munoz-Raskin,Joanna Moody
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 794 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2018-09-11
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781464812736

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The Urban Rail Development Handbook by Daniel Pulido,Georges Darido,Ramon Munoz-Raskin,Joanna Moody Pdf

Cities across the globe are looking to develop affordable, environmentally friendly, and socially responsible transportation solutions that can meet the accessibility needs of expanding metropolitan populations and support future economic and urban development. When appropriately planned and properly implemented as part of a larger public transportation network, urban rail systems can provide rapid mobility and vital access to city centers from surrounding districts. High-performing urban rail services, when carefully approached as development projects, can help enhance quality of life by giving citizens access to employment opportunities, essential services, urban amenities, and neighboring communities. The purpose of this Handbook is to synthesize and disseminate knowledge to inform the planning, implementation, and operations of urban rail projects with a view towards: -- Emphasizing the need for early studies and project planning; -- Making projects more sustainable (economically, socially, and environmentally); -- Improving socioeconomic returns and access to opportunities for users; -- Maximizing the value of private participation, where appropriate; and -- Building capacity within project implementing and managing institutions This Handbook provides experiential advice to tackle the technical, institutional, and financial challenges faced by decision makers considering urban rail projects. It brings together the expertise of World Bank staff and the input of numerous specialists to synthesize international 'good practices' and recommendations that are independent of commercial, financial political, or other interests. The material presented is intended as an honest-broker guide to maximize the impact and manage the challenges of urban rail systems in cities in both developed and developing countries. Rather than identify a single approach, this Handbook acknowledges the complexities and context necessary when approaching an urban rail development by helping to prepare decision makers to ask the right questions, consider the key issues, perform the necessary studies, apply adequate tools, and learn from international good practice all at the right time in the project development process.

Author : Albert Scheffer Lang,Richard M. Soberman
Publisher : MIT Press (MA)
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 1964
Category : Transportation
ISBN : UOM:39015035067084

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Urban Rail Transit by Albert Scheffer Lang,Richard M. Soberman Pdf

Author : Boris Sergeevich Pushkarev,Jeffrey M. Zupan,Robert S. Cumella
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Transportation
ISBN : UOM:39015002903469

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Urban Rail in America by Boris Sergeevich Pushkarev,Jeffrey M. Zupan,Robert S. Cumella Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 233 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1980
Category : Street-railroads
ISBN : OCLC:762188826

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New Urban Rail Transit by Anonim Pdf

Author : Joachim Schneider
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 503 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783322817082

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Public Private Partnership for Urban Rail Transit by Joachim Schneider Pdf

Joachim Schneider investigates the following questions: Which forms of public private co-operation exist in the USA and the UK? Which are of particular interest from a German and European perspective? Which legal and organisational conditions as well as budgetary, subsidy and procurement-rules have contributed to positive or negative results?

Author : Christof Spieler
Publisher : Island Press
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 47,5 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 : William D. Middleton
Publisher : Indiana University Press
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 53,9 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 : Don H. Pickrell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 118 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Local transit
ISBN : UCBK:C101087335

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Urban Rail in America by Don H. Pickrell Pdf

Author : Tom Parkinson,Ian Fisher
Publisher : Transportation Research Board
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 41,7 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 : Anonim
Publisher : Transportation Research Board
Page : 695 pages
File Size : 50,6 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 : Hanlin Liu,Luis Vidal
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2014-06
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 988156610X

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Urban Rail Transit Design Manual by Hanlin Liu,Luis Vidal Pdf

Stations play a vital role for passengers and non-travelling users which they are located. They serve the growing needs of an increasingly mobile population and are used by a wide range of users. Stations are also primarily a means of access to the national rail network, in turn acting as a gateway to or from other destinations. They have become increasingly important as destinations in their own right--as places to shop, work, or simply to meet family and friends. Most stations also function as interchange hubs, providing connections between different transport modes. With millions of journeys made by urban rail each day, designers should recognize the importance of its customers and the need to put passengers first. To ensure that the expectations of its customers are met in full, the design guide in this book places passengers at the forefront of the design process, acknowledging that all elements of station design should be considered to help meet their needs. This book also provides an overview of what designer considers to be important in the planning and design of metro stations and light rail stations. It will be relevant to new or enhancement projects as well as to major renewals or maintenance projects. This book is intended to support sponsors and project designers throughout the design and development process. It is hoped that all parties involved in station design and operations will find its approach useful and consistent with their own design approach or standards.

Author : Christof Spieler
Publisher : Island Press
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 54,7 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 : A. Scheffer Lang
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1964
Category : Local transit
ISBN : LCCN:lc63023379

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Urban Rail Transit by A. Scheffer Lang Pdf