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Trains, Buses, People

Author : Christof Spieler
Publisher : Island Press
ISBN 13 : 1610919033
Total Pages : 266 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (19 download)

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Download or read book Trains, Buses, People written by Christof Spieler and published by Island Press. This book was released on 2018-10-23 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Better Public Transit Systems

Author : Eric Christian Bruun
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1134687427
Total Pages : 401 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (346 download)

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Download or read book Better Public Transit Systems written by Eric Christian Bruun and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-11-07 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Better Public Transit Systems is a complete primer for performance and investment analysis of public transportation. Whether you’re planning a major new public transit project, an extension or expansion of an existing system, or evaluating the needs of your current system, this book provides the tools you need to define your goals and objectives and conceive and analyse design alternatives. This completely revised Second Edition includes new material for students and online discussion questions, whilst remaining an essential reference book.

Better Buses, Better Cities

Author : Steven Higashide
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 1642830143
Total Pages : 186 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (428 download)

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Download or read book Better Buses, Better Cities written by Steven Higashide and published by . This book was released on 2019-10-10 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Imagine a bus system that is fast, frequent, and reliable--what would that change about your city? Buses can and should be the cornerstone of urban transportation. They offer affordable mobility and can connect citizens with every aspect of their lives. But in the US, they have long been an afterthought in budgeting and planning. Transit expert Steven Higashide uses real-world stories of reform to show us what a successful bus system looks like. Higashide explains how to marshal the public in support of better buses and argues that better bus systems will create better cities for all citizens. With a compelling narrative and actionable steps, Better Buses, Better Cities describes how decision-makers, philanthropists, activists, and public agency leaders can work together to make the bus a win in any city.

Public Transportation Fact Book

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (617 download)

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Download or read book Public Transportation Fact Book written by and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Urban Transit Systems and Technology

Author : Vukan R. Vuchic
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 047175823X
Total Pages : 622 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (717 download)

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Download or read book Urban Transit Systems and Technology written by Vukan R. Vuchic and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2007-02-16 with total page 622 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the only current and in print book covering the full field of transit systems and technology. Beginning with a history of transit and its role in urban development, the book proceeds to define relevant terms and concepts, and then present detailed coverage of all urban transit modes and the most efficient system designs for each. Including coverage of such integral subjects as travel time, vehicle propulsion, system integration, fully supported with equations and analytical methods, this book is the primary resource for students of transit as well as those professionals who design and operate these key pieces of urban infrastructure.

The Bus Transit System

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 92 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (1 download)

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Download or read book The Bus Transit System written by and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Public Transportation Systems: Principles Of System Design, Operations Planning And Real-time Control

Author : Daganzo Carlos F
Publisher : World Scientific
ISBN 13 : 9813224118
Total Pages : 512 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (132 download)

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Download or read book Public Transportation Systems: Principles Of System Design, Operations Planning And Real-time Control written by Daganzo Carlos F and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2019-03-20 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This unique book explains how to think systematically about public transportation through the lens of physics models. The book includes aspects of system design, resource management, operations and control. It presents both, basic theories that reveal fundamental issues, and practical recipes that can be readily used for real-world applications. The principles conveyed in this book cover not only traditional transit modes such as subways, buses and taxis but also the newer mobility services that are being enabled by advances in telematics and robotics.Although the book is rigorous, it includes numerous exercises and a presentation style suitable for senior undergraduate or entry-level graduate students in engineering. The book can also serve as a reference for transportation professionals and researchers keen in this field.

Implementation and Outcomes of Fare-free Transit Systems

Author : Joel Volinski
Publisher : Transportation Research Board
ISBN 13 : 030922361X
Total Pages : 105 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (92 download)

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Download or read book Implementation and Outcomes of Fare-free Transit Systems written by Joel Volinski and published by Transportation Research Board. This book was released on 2012 with total page 105 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this synthesis was to document the past and current experiences of public transit agencies that have planned, implemented, and operated fare-free transit systems. The report concentrates on public transit agencies that are either direct recipients or sub-recipients of federal transit grants and provide fare-free service to everyone in their service area on every mode they provide. The report will be of interest to transit managers and staffs, small urban and rural areas, university, and resort communities, as well as stakeholders and policy makers at all levels who would be interested in knowing the social benefits and macro impacts of providing affordable mobility through fare-free public transit. A review of the relevant literature was conducted for this effort. Reports provide statistics on changes in levels of ridership associated with fare-free service. White papers or agency reports identified by the topic panel or discovered through interviews with fare-free transit managers were also reviewed. Through topic panel input, Internet searches, listserv communications, and APTA and TRB sources, the first comprehensive listing of public transit agencies that provide fare-free service in the United States was identified. A selected survey of these identified public transit agencies yielded an 82% response rate (32/39). The report offers a look at policy and administrative issues through survey responses. Five case studies, achieved through interviews, represent the three types of communities that were found to be most likely to adopt a fare-free policy: rural and small urban, university dominated, and resort communities.

Trains, Buses, People, Second Edition

Author : Christof Spieler
Publisher : Island Press
ISBN 13 : 1642832138
Total Pages : 344 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (428 download)

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Download or read book Trains, Buses, People, Second Edition written by Christof Spieler and published by Island Press. This book was released on 2021-08-24 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Fully updated and expanded"--Back cover.

Restructuring Public Transport Through Bus Rapid Transit

Author : Munoz, Juan Carlos
Publisher : Policy Press
ISBN 13 : 1447326164
Total Pages : 416 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (473 download)

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Download or read book Restructuring Public Transport Through Bus Rapid Transit written by Munoz, Juan Carlos and published by Policy Press. This book was released on 2016-01-10 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) is commonly discussed as an affordable way for cities to build sustainable rapid transport infrastructure. This book is the first to offer an in-depth analysis of BRT, examining the opportunities it presents along with the significant challenges cities face in its implementation. A wide range of contributors from both developed and developing countries bring expertise in fields ranging from engineering, planning and public policy to economics and urban design to provide a big picture assessment of BRT as part of a process for restructuring transit systems. Academically rigorous, based on five years of research conducted by the BRT Centre of Excellence in Chile, the book is written in an accessible style making it a valuable resource for academic researchers and postgraduate students as well as policy makers and practitioners.

Trains, Buses, People

Author : Christof Spieler
Publisher : Island Press
ISBN 13 : 1610919033
Total Pages : 266 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (19 download)

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Boston in Transit

Author : Steven Beaucher
Publisher : MIT Press
ISBN 13 : 0262048078
Total Pages : 586 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (62 download)

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Download or read book Boston in Transit written by Steven Beaucher and published by MIT Press. This book was released on 2023-03-07 with total page 586 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A richly illustrated story of public transit in one of America’s most historic cities, from public ferry and horse-drawn carriage to the MBTA. A lively tour of public transportation in Boston over the years, Boston in Transit maps the complete history of the modes of transportation that have kept the city moving and expanding since its founding in 1630—from the simple ferry serving an English settlement to the expansive network of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, or MBTA. The story of public transit in Boston—once dubbed the Hub of the Universe—is a journey through the history of the American metropolis. With a remarkable collection of maps and architectural and engineering drawings at hand, Steven Beaucher launches his account from the landing where English colonists established that first ferry, carrying passengers between what is now Boston’s North End and Charlestown—and sparing them what had been a two-day walk around Boston Harbor. In the 1700s, horse-drawn coaches appeared on the scene, connecting Boston and Cambridge, with the bigger, better Omnibus soon to follow. From horse-drawn coaches, horse-drawn railways evolved, making way for the electric streetcar networks that allowed the city’s early suburbs to sprout—culminating in the multimodal, regional public transportation network in place in Boston today. With photographs, brochures, pamphlets, guidebooks, timetables, and tickets, Boston in Transit creates a complete picture of the everyday experience of public transportation through the centuries. At once a practical reference, local history, and travelogue, this book will be cherished by armchair tourists, day-trippers, and serious travelers alike.

Metro Maps of the World

Author : Mark Ovenden
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 152 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Metro Maps of the World written by Mark Ovenden and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Human Transit

Author : Jarrett Walker
Publisher : Island Press
ISBN 13 : 1610911741
Total Pages : 256 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 256 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.

The Bus Transit System

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (682 download)

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Download or read book The Bus Transit System written by and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Transit Capacity and Quality of Service Manual

Author : Transit Cooperative Research Program
Publisher : Transportation Research Board
ISBN 13 : 0309087767
Total Pages : 29 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (9 download)

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Download or read book Transit Capacity and Quality of Service Manual written by Transit Cooperative Research Program and published by Transportation Research Board. This book was released on 2003 with total page 29 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Accompanying CD-ROM contains full text of the manual, Microsoft Excel spreadsheets, and a library of related documents.

Transit

Author : National Research Council (U.S.). Transportation Research Board. Meeting
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 156 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Transit written by National Research Council (U.S.). Transportation Research Board. Meeting and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Transportation Research Record contains the following papers: Bus rapid transit technologies in the Americas : an overview (Diaz, RB and Schneck, DC); Zigzagging of bus routes : an analytical approach (Kho, SY); Optimal bus stop spacing through dynamic programming and geographic modeling (Furth, PG, Rahbee, AB); Conditional bus priority at signalized intersections : better service with less traffic disruption (Furth, PG and Muller, THJ); Dynamic right-of-way for transit vehicles : integrated modeling approach for optimizing signal control on mixed traffic arterials (Duerr, PA); Traction performance of transit and paratransit vehicles in winter (Raad, L and Lu, JJ); Procedure to evaluate alternatives to transit bus replacement (Khasnabis, S and Naseer, M); Internet-based decision support for advanced public transportation systems technology (Stone, JR, Ahmed, T and Nalevanko, A); Effectiveness of taxi partitions : Baltimore, Maryland, case study (Stone, JR and Stevens, DC); Evaluating real-time bus arrival information systems (Mishalani, RG, Lee, S and McCord, MR); Intelligent transportation system technology in a shared electric vehicle program (Barth, M, Todd, M and Murakami, H); Buses as a traffic probe : demonstration project (Hall, RW and Vyas, N); Simulating bus operations with enhanced corridor simulator : case study of New Jersey transit bus route 39 (Ding, Y, Chien, SI, and Zayas, NA); Technology transfer in the transit industry (Nakanishi, YJ and Elrahman, OA); Development of Florida's transit level-of-service indicator (Ryus, P, Ausman, J, Teaf, D, Cooper, M and Knoblauch, M); Transit passenger perceptions of transit-related crime reduction measures (Reed, TB, Wallace, RR and Rodriguez, DA).