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Human Transit

Author : Jarrett Walker
Publisher : Island Press
ISBN 13 : 1610911741
Total Pages : 235 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (19 download)

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Download or read book Human Transit written by Jarrett Walker and published by Island Press. This book was released on 2012-07-29 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Public transit is a powerful tool for addressing a huge range of urban problems, including traffic congestion and economic development as well as climate change. But while many people support transit in the abstract, it's often hard to channel that support into good transit investments. Part of the problem is that transit debates attract many kinds of experts, who often talk past each other. Ordinary people listen to a little of this and decide that transit is impossible to figure out. Jarrett Walker believes that transit can be simple, if we focus first on the underlying geometry that all transit technologies share. In Human Transit, Walker supplies the basic tools, the critical questions, and the means to make smarter decisions about designing and implementing transit services. Human Transit explains the fundamental geometry of transit that shapes successful systems; the process for fitting technology to a particular community; and the local choices that lead to transit-friendly development. Whether you are in the field or simply a concerned citizen, here is an accessible guide to achieving successful public transit that will enrich any community.

Free Public Transit

Author : Prince Jason Prince
Publisher : Black Rose Books Ltd.
ISBN 13 : 1551646617
Total Pages : 250 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (516 download)

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Download or read book Free Public Transit written by Prince Jason Prince and published by Black Rose Books Ltd.. This book was released on 2019-10-15 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Just like we don't pay to use elevators, this book argues that we shouldn't pay to ride public transit. In an age of increasing inequalities and ecological crisis, movements advocating free public transit push us to rethink the status quo and consider urban transit as a fundamental human right. Editors Jason Prince and Judith Dellheim have collected a panorama of case studies from around the world: the United States, Canada, Estonia, Greece, France, Italy, Sweden, Poland, China, Australia, Brazil, Mexico, and more. These movements are spread across the world, and they aim to achieve two main outcomes-ecological good and fair wealth distribution. Free public transit-coupled with increased capacity and improving service of public transit-might well be the only viable strategy to eliminating car usage and achieving greenhouse gas targets in industrialized cities within a reasonable timeframe. Movements for free mass transit also aim to see public transit treated as a public good, like water and garbage service, that should be paid for out of general tax revenues or a fairer regional tax strategy. This book covers the rapidly changing transport options in cities today, including bike and car share options, Uber and Lyft, and the imminent arrival of driver-less vehicles. The first English-language book ever written on the subject, Free Public Transit is a ground breaking book for those concerned about the future of our cities and an essential resource for those who make, or try to change, urban planning and transport policies.

Bus Transport

Author : David A. Hensher
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 0128203935
Total Pages : 528 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (282 download)

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Download or read book Bus Transport written by David A. Hensher and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2020-04-18 with total page 528 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bus Transport: Demand, Economics, Contracting, and Policy examines in one source the most critical and current research themes of public transport relevant to regulators, planners, operators, researchers and educators. It highlights the wider economic impacts of public transport and compares energy usage across all public transport modes. The book examines the evolving debate on Mobility as a Service (MaaS) and includes discussion of such themes as; public image issues, performance measurement and monitoring, contract procurement and design models, travel choice and demand, and global public transport reform. The book reflects the leading perspectives on the preservation and health of the bus sector, intending to move public transport reform forward. Compiles in one source up-to-date insights on important public transport themes, issues, and debates Examines a wide range of public transport topics in the multidisciplinary fields of economics, policy, operations, and planning Bridges the gap between scientific research and policy implementation

The Future of Public Transportation

Author : Paul Comfort
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 425 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (132 download)

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Download or read book The Future of Public Transportation written by Paul Comfort and published by . This book was released on 2020-02-15 with total page 425 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Paul Comfort is our industry's leader on what's coming next for mobility. After a thirty year career in public transportation operations and executive leadership, he now travels the globe hearing directly from our top CEOs on what's working, what's not and what's next. If anyone can pull together a compendium on the Future of Public Transportation, it's Paul and he's done so in this book. Congrats!" - Erinn Pinkerton, President and CEO of BC Transit. "With Paul's long and distinguished career in transportation as well as his current involvement in mobility through his podcast Transit Unplugged and other thought leadership, Paul is uniquely positioned to provide a clear eyed and expert view on the future of public transportation and what we as concerned stakeholders should be thinking about."-Blair Schlecter, VP of Economic Development and Govt. Affairs, Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce "As a 38 year public transportation industry veteran, and former CEO and Chair of APTA, I can say that technology and mobility is adapting faster than ever to societal demands and technological abilities. Paul Comfort has his finger on the pulse of these fast changing developments and has pulled together for this book a top notch roster of executives from the public and private sector to provide their input."-Peter Varga, Former Chair American Public Transportation Association (APTA). This new book "The Future of Public Transportation" is written by transit industry leader Paul Comfort and over forty top public transport leaders, CEOs, futurists and associations. The book examines the transformations coming this decade for cities and the public transportation systems that serve them allowing readers to become more informed and ready for these changes. In the next few years technology enhancements will produce and expand game changing new mobility options such as autonomous vehicles on regular bus routes and Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) smart phone apps allowing passengers to plan, pay for and subscribe to a full menu of traditional public transit and private microtransit options for their travel. Cities will further regulate and optimize the rampant expansion of e-bikes and e-scooters. Mobile public transit fare paying options will expand including allowing the use of not only cell phone and tap and go credit cards but even wearable fare payment jewelry and watches. Traditional transit systems are rebooting their bus networks, adding in high frequency routes & reducing the friction that slows their buses by adding bus only lanes, transit signal priority (TSP) and electronic fare payment systems. TNCs have now entered the public mobility marketplace and are supplementing or replacing public transit services for many. Transit fleets are becoming greener shifting to zero emission fuels like electric or hydrogen, large multi-national firms are transforming how we build and operate new rail and other capital projects through Public Private Partnerships (P3). Hyperloop and air taxis are looking more like science than fiction. Cities are becoming "smart" and eliminating traffic in the public square or charging for its usage in peak times. Most transit software is moving to the cloud and privately-owned electric automobiles could be the autonomous taxicabs of tomorrow.All these trends & innovations in technology and business models are explored in depth in this book with the collaboration of thought leaders, industry associations, CEOs and the major companies that are creating and utilizing them. In the end, bold leaders will take us to new horizons as they always have, but they will do so using modern technology to move us in ways we never thought possible, and in the process, eliminate barriers that have too long stood in the way of true mobility for all. And THAT is the Future of Public Transportation.

Public Transport

Author : Peter R. White
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1134516509
Total Pages : 232 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (345 download)

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Download or read book Public Transport written by Peter R. White and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2003-12-16 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Widened in scope and completely updated, this new edition of a well-established textbook provides an authoritative introduction to all modes of public transport; from taxis and local buses to intercity rail, domestic air and express coaches.

Making Public Transport Work

Author : Mark Bunting
Publisher : McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP
ISBN 13 : 9780773526075
Total Pages : 184 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (26 download)

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Book Synopsis Making Public Transport Work by : Mark Bunting

Download or read book Making Public Transport Work written by Mark Bunting and published by McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP. This book was released on 2004 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An examination of urban and intercity transport, looking at the changes that need to be made to give transit renewed life.

Public Transport

Author : Peter R. White
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1134065639
Total Pages : 238 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (34 download)

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Download or read book Public Transport written by Peter R. White and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2008-09-09 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Public Transport is a comprehensive textbook covering the planning of all public transport systems (bus, coach, rail, taxi and domestic air travel) in Britain and other countries with similar systems. The term ‘planning’ is used both in the context of local authority and central government roles and in the work done by transport operators for example, network structures, vehicle type selection. In addition to the various types of transport, the differing needs of the urban, rural and long distance markets are examined. This restructured new edition gives greater emphasis to service quality and marketing issues as well as covering recent changes in legislation, statistics and research findings. Public Transport is of particular interest to transport planners in local authorities and consultancies, managers in transport operations, as well as undergraduates and MSc students of transport planning and those studying for the membership examinations of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport.

Public Transport

Author : Peter White
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 0415257719
Total Pages : 232 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (152 download)

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Download or read book Public Transport written by Peter White and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2002 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Peter White reviews current practices in urban, rural and long-distance travel by road, rail and air. The review covers the legal and organisational structure in Britain but is also applicable to many other countries.

Handbook of Public Transport Research

Author : Graham Currie
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1788978668
Total Pages : 496 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (889 download)

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Download or read book Handbook of Public Transport Research written by Graham Currie and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book was released on 2021-04-30 with total page 496 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Providing a comprehensive overview and analysis of the latest research in the growing field of public transport studies, this Handbook looks at the impact of urbanisation and the growth of mega-cities on public transport. Chapters examine the significant challenges facing the field that require new and original solutions, including congestion and environmental relief, and the social equity objectives that justify public transport in cities.

The Routledge Handbook of Public Transport

Author : Corinne Mulley
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1000367096
Total Pages : 667 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (3 download)

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Download or read book The Routledge Handbook of Public Transport written by Corinne Mulley and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-05-12 with total page 667 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Routledge Handbook of Public Transport is a reference work of chapters providing in-depth examination of the current issues and future developments facing public transport. Chapters in this book are dedicated to specific key topics, identifying the challenges therein and pointing to emerging areas of research and concern. The content is written by an international group of expert contributors and is enhanced through contributions from practitioners to deliver a broader perspective. The Handbook deals with public transport policy context, modal settings, public transport environment, public transport delivery issues, smart card data for planning and the future of public transport. This comprehensive reference work will be a vital source for academics, researchers and transport practitioners in public transport management, transport policy and transport planning.

Urban Public Transport Today

Author : Dr Barry John Simpson
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1135825394
Total Pages : 233 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (358 download)

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Download or read book Urban Public Transport Today written by Dr Barry John Simpson and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2003-09-02 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is widely recognised that there are many people for whom public transport is essential, particularly amongst the elderly, children and teenagers. Less obvious is the dependence of our cities for their existence on high capacity public transport. Although there is still a prevalent view that local public transport is only for those who do not have a car, we are slowly beginning to realise that we need to find ways of restricting use of the private car more severely and that will involve some transfer to public transport. There is a widening gap between what we expect of public transport and what can be delivered. Our expectations for travel are increasing, both in quantity and in the standards of speed, reliability and comfort. Out-of-town shopping, leisure parks and business parks all involve more travel than did their predecessors. Cars are becoming more like mobile sitting rooms with all the home comforts such as CD player and telephone. To give all this up for a bus or train is asking a lot. Urban Public Transport Today gives an honest appraisal of the pros and cons of new public transport technologies. It shows how public transport can be made a less unacceptable alternative to the private car than it is now. Public transport needs to be co-ordinated and planned together with land uses under the Town and Country Planning legislation; too often public transport solutions overlook the significance of town planning policies generating demand for travel. The author draws on a thorough study of many continental European countries and includes the latest Euro-legislation and recent case histories to give a comprehensive coverage of everything from policy problems (including land use decisions) to practical considerations (including road building). Urban Public Transport Today will be invaluable for all those involved in the land use/local transport conundrum, including planning officers, policy makers and transport consultants as well as students in transport studies, town planning and geography. Barry Simpson acts as an advisor to a number of public authorities and private firms in the field of public transport including the Department of Transport. He has served for 15 years as an examiner to the Royal Town Planning Institute and teaches transport studies at Aston University.

Urban Public Transport Systems Innovation in the Fourth Industrial Revolution Era

Author : Trynos Gumbo
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030987175
Total Pages : 186 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (39 download)

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Download or read book Urban Public Transport Systems Innovation in the Fourth Industrial Revolution Era written by Trynos Gumbo and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2022-04-02 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores the physical and electronic integration of innovative urban public transport systems in seven metropolitan cities in South Africa and Zimbabwe in the era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (Industry 4.0). The book also highlights how collaborative engagement can improve new transport projects in cities of the Global South. It demonstrates how integration concerns remain in transport infrastructure projects in cities of the developing countries. Consequently, in order to strengthen the emerging and promising economies of these cities, there is a need for efficient, integrated, reliable and affordable public transport systems. The book explains that plans to deliver innovative transport systems in the Global South need to be well coordinated and managed to yield physically and electronically integrated systems.

IT Systems in Public Transport

Author : Gero Scholz
Publisher : dpunkt.verlag
ISBN 13 : 3960880529
Total Pages : 678 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (68 download)

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Download or read book IT Systems in Public Transport written by Gero Scholz and published by dpunkt.verlag. This book was released on 2016-08-24 with total page 678 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At first glance, public transport in the majority of cities and regions around the world would not be considered high-tech by most passengers. However, when taking a closer look at the systems that are necessary to attract/retain passengers and ensure efficient operations, the importance of IT and the high-tech nature of the public transport sector becomes clear. Transport operators use advanced information technology products in order to plan, optimise and manage their fleets and staff. Sophisticated software systems support and drive these tasks. Furthermore, these systems are used to manage daily operations, which includes monitoring and dispatching of rolling stock and crew, providing passengers with realtime information, electronic ticketing and much more. As in many industries, public transport and associated IT standards vary around the world. Several operators have invested significantly in public transport, while others have a great deal of catching up to do. Strategic investments in public transport can significantly improve the quality of life in cities and regions. IT systems play a vital role in supporting this aim. Why write this book? For what purpose and for which audience? Above all, this book is intended for those who develop, implement and operate public transport IT systems. These readers need to be familiar with the software and understand public transport IT systems both at a high level and in detail. This is achieved through descriptions of public transport business processes and a detailed illustration of a comprehensive systems data model. Furthermore, the book was written for professors and students of transport and IT, at universities and other institutes of higher education. Finally, the book is intended for those in the public transport industry who use these systems and want, or need, to understand the systems in further detail.

Public Transport Planning

Author : B I Singal
Publisher : Copal Publishing Group
ISBN 13 : 9383419628
Total Pages : 332 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (834 download)

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Download or read book Public Transport Planning written by B I Singal and published by Copal Publishing Group. This book was released on 2018-07-07 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Congestion, lack of mobility and rising air pollution in our cities are becoming areas of serious concern for all stakeholders: authorities, operators and commuters alike. It is also widely accepted that augmentation of public transport (PT) both in quality and quantity will provide relief. A critical issue in this context is the choice of a particular PT mode for a city. Comprehensive information on various modes, aspects of planning a city‐wide PT network and choice of mode is not easily available at one place to students, planners and city officials. This book is an attempt to bridge this gap. This book is based on author’s direct experience in planning, design and implementation of urban transport projects particularly public transport projects in India and abroad, in the overall context of urban mobility. The content of the book is largely at a conceptual level and brings out the finer points in planning. The book is divided into five parts, i.e. modes of public transport, planning a citywide public transport network, planning road‐based modes, planning rail transit and other planning issues.

Public Transport Passengers’ Behavioural Intentions

Author : Sik Sumaedi
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 9814585246
Total Pages : 97 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (145 download)

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Download or read book Public Transport Passengers’ Behavioural Intentions written by Sik Sumaedi and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2014-01-22 with total page 97 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is based on the behavioural intention of public transport passengers and the relationship between those factors in Indonesia. The conceptual model in this book explains behavioural intentions of paratransit passengers which can result in recommendations to unravel the complexity of the congestion problem from consumer behaviour perspective. Based on the results of survey research on behavioural intention of public transport users in Jabodetabek, Indonesia, the result of the study is presented in a model that describes the factors that influence. This book is recommended for academics who wish to gain knowledge about the phenomenon of consumer behaviour, for regulators whose duty is to make a decision and determine the strategic steps to overcome congestion and researchers who want to develop their knowledge and provide solutions related to congestion from the perspective of consumer behaviour.

Operators of public transport

Author :
Publisher : Wally Miller
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 39 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Operators of public transport written by and published by Wally Miller. This book was released on with total page 39 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Information about transport operators in certain countries mostly in Europe and Asia.

Transportation in a Net Zero World: Transitioning Towards Low Carbon Public Transport

Author : Kathryn G. Logan
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030966747
Total Pages : 124 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (39 download)

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Download or read book Transportation in a Net Zero World: Transitioning Towards Low Carbon Public Transport written by Kathryn G. Logan and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2022-04-07 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book discusses the importance of transitioning from conventionally fuelled, electric and hydrogen personal vehicles towards low carbon electric and hydrogen public transport. It presents international comparisons and case studies of countries who have successfully and unsuccessfully implemented policies to reduce their emissions from land-based transport. It discusses and provides policy recommendations to meet a net zero transport world by exploring potential issues, including infrastructure changes and electricity generation mix which may prevent targets being met successfully. The book also demonstrates how the COVID-19 pandemic has influenced individual transport choices and what will need to be done to ensure travel remains sustainable going forward. Aligned with an active area of academic and civil discourse on the topic of sustainable transportation systems, Transportation in a Net Zero World will be of interest to researchers, policy makers, and graduate students alike, in the fields of environmental science and transport studies.