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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.

Milwaukee Area Transit Services

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 16 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (891 download)

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Download or read book Milwaukee Area Transit Services written by and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 16 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.

Economic Benefits of Coordinating Human Service Transportation and Transit Services

Author : Jon E. Burkhardt
Publisher : Transportation Research Board
ISBN 13 : 0309087651
Total Pages : 175 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (9 download)

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Book Synopsis Economic Benefits of Coordinating Human Service Transportation and Transit Services by : Jon E. Burkhardt

Download or read book Economic Benefits of Coordinating Human Service Transportation and Transit Services written by Jon E. Burkhardt and published by Transportation Research Board. This book was released on 2003 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines the net economic benefits associated with various strategies and practices for coordinating human service transportation and general public transit, provides quantitative estimates for these strategies and practices, and identifies innovative and promising coordination strategies and practices.

Developing, Enhancing, and Sustaining Tribal Transit Services

Author : Albert T. Stoddard
Publisher : Transportation Research Board
ISBN 13 : 0309258170
Total Pages : 235 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (92 download)

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Download or read book Developing, Enhancing, and Sustaining Tribal Transit Services written by Albert T. Stoddard and published by Transportation Research Board. This book was released on 2012 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report provides an overview of the tribal transit planning process and detailed guidance about the various steps for planning and implementing a tribal transit system. The steps that are described may be used for planning a new transit system, enhancing an existing service, or taking action to sustain services. While the guidebook is primarily aimed at tribal transit planners, it will also be of interest to tribal transportation planners and liaisons at all levels of government. In the research effort, data were collected from 67 tribes during Phase 1 and more detailed information was collected from 48 tribes during Phase 2. Fifteen tribes were visited for the development of case studies. Data were collected regarding the type of transit services, the size and scope of the transit programs, and funding approaches.

Computer-aided Scheduling and Dispatch in Demand-responsive Transit Services

Author : David S. Kessler
Publisher : Transportation Research Board
ISBN 13 : 030907021X
Total Pages : 92 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (9 download)

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Download or read book Computer-aided Scheduling and Dispatch in Demand-responsive Transit Services written by David S. Kessler and published by Transportation Research Board. This book was released on 2004 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The scope of this synthesis is to (1) search out useful information on the use of computer-aided scheduling and dispatch (CASD) in demand-responsive transit (DRT) services, (2) develop an amalgamation or compendium of the current knowledge and successful practices used in computerizing the functions necessary to efficiently and effectively operate such DRT services, and (3) report on measures used to resolve specific problems in planning and implementing CASD. The ultimate objective in compiling a considerable storehouse of information is to make this information available to the public transit community. Private and nonprofit organizations that are providing DRT services will similarly benefit from a review of these results.

The Future of Disability in America

Author : Institute of Medicine
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309104726
Total Pages : 619 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book The Future of Disability in America written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2007-10-24 with total page 619 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The future of disability in America will depend on how well the U.S. prepares for and manages the demographic, fiscal, and technological developments that will unfold during the next two to three decades. Building upon two prior studies from the Institute of Medicine (the 1991 Institute of Medicine's report Disability in America and the 1997 report Enabling America), The Future of Disability in America examines both progress and concerns about continuing barriers that limit the independence, productivity, and participation in community life of people with disabilities. This book offers a comprehensive look at a wide range of issues, including the prevalence of disability across the lifespan; disability trends the role of assistive technology; barriers posed by health care and other facilities with inaccessible buildings, equipment, and information formats; the needs of young people moving from pediatric to adult health care and of adults experiencing premature aging and secondary health problems; selected issues in health care financing (e.g., risk adjusting payments to health plans, coverage of assistive technology); and the organizing and financing of disability-related research. The Future of Disability in America is an assessment of both principles and scientific evidence for disability policies and services. This book's recommendations propose steps to eliminate barriers and strengthen the evidence base for future public and private actions to reduce the impact of disability on individuals, families, and society.

Rights in Transit

Author : Kafui Ablode Attoh
Publisher : University of Georgia Press
ISBN 13 : 0820354228
Total Pages : 178 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (23 download)

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Download or read book Rights in Transit written by Kafui Ablode Attoh and published by University of Georgia Press. This book was released on 2019-02-01 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is public transportation a right? Should it be? For those reliant on public transit, the answer is invariably “yes” to both. Indeed, when city officials propose slashing service or raising fares, it is these riders who are often the first to appear at that officials’ door demanding their “right” to more service. Rights in Transit starts from the presumption that such riders are justified. For those who lack other means of mobility, transit is a lifeline. It offers access to many of the entitlements we take as essential: food, employment, and democratic public life itself. While accepting transit as a right, this book also suggests that there remains a desperate need to think critically, both about what is meant by a right and about the types of rights at issue when public transportation is threatened. Drawing on a detailed case study of the various struggles that have come to define public transportation in California’s East Bay, Rights in Transit offers a direct challenge to contemporary scholarship on transportation equity. Rather than focusing on civil rights alone, Rights in Transit argues for engaging the more radical notion of the right to the city.

Joint HEW-UMTA Evaluation of Elderly and Handicapped Transportation Services in Region IV

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 348 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Joint HEW-UMTA Evaluation of Elderly and Handicapped Transportation Services in Region IV written by and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

A Handbook for Coordinating Transportation Services

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 296 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (1 download)

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Download or read book A Handbook for Coordinating Transportation Services written by and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Better Buses, Better Cities

Author : Steven Higashide
Publisher : Island Press
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 Island Press. This book was released on 2019-10-10 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Better Buses, Better Cities is likely the best book ever written on improving bus service in the United States." — Randy Shaw, Beyond Chron "The ultimate roadmap for how to make the bus great again in your city." — Spacing "The definitive volume on how to make bus frequent, fast, reliable, welcoming, and respected..." — Streetsblog 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. With a compelling narrative and actionable steps, Better Buses, Better Cities inspires us to fix the bus. Transit expert Steven Higashide shows us what a successful bus system looks like with real-world stories of reform—such as Houston redrawing its bus network overnight, Boston making room on its streets to put buses first, and Indianapolis winning better bus service on Election Day. Higashide shows how to marshal the public in support of better buses and how new technologies can keep buses on time and make complex transit systems understandable. Higashide argues that better bus systems will create better cities for all citizens. The consequences of subpar transit service fall most heavily on vulnerable members of society. Transit systems should be planned to be inclusive and provide better service for all. These are difficult tasks that require institutional culture shifts; doing all of them requires resilient organizations and transformational leadership. Better bus service is key to making our cities better for all citizens. 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.

Regional Transit System Plan

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 138 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (555 download)

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Download or read book Regional Transit System Plan written by and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Regulation of D.C. Transit System, Inc

Author : United States. Congress. Senate. District of Columbia
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 310 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Regulation of D.C. Transit System, Inc written by United States. Congress. Senate. District of Columbia and published by . This book was released on 1959 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Regulation of D. C. Transit System, Inc., 1959

Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on the District of Columbia. Subcommittee on Public Health, Education, Welfare, and Safety
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 314 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (14 download)

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Download or read book Regulation of D. C. Transit System, Inc., 1959 written by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on the District of Columbia. Subcommittee on Public Health, Education, Welfare, and Safety and published by . This book was released on 1959 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Considers S. 304, to restrict D.C. Transit System, Inc. from owning any property or engaging in any activity not related to providing mass transit services to the D.C. metropolitan area. Focuses on whether D.C. Transit System, Inc., ought to be permitted to operate charter services.

ITS Architecture: pts. 1-3.] Logical architecture

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 720 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 ( download)

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Download or read book ITS Architecture: pts. 1-3.] Logical architecture written by and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 720 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Self-sustaining Public Transportation Services: Technical report

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 250 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (555 download)

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Download or read book Self-sustaining Public Transportation Services: Technical report written by and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Analysis of 3 services: Lindenwold Line, Chicago and North Western commuter operations and Manhattan/Bronx express bus services.

Innovation in Public Transportation

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 236 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (3 download)

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Download or read book Innovation in Public Transportation written by and published by . This book was released on 1978 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: