Urban transit systems and technology

摘要: This publication is the only current and in print book covering full field of transit systems technology. Beginning with a history its role urban development, proceeds to define relevant terms concepts, then presents detailed coverage all modes most efficient system designs for each. Including such integral subjects as travel time, vehicle propulsion, integration, fully supported equations analytical methods, this primary resource students well those professionals who design operate these key pieces infrastructure. The specific chapters include information on the: (1) History Role Public Transportation Urban Development; (2) Passenger Transport Modes; (3) Vehicle Motion Performance; (4) Transit System Performance: Capacity, Productivity, Efficiency, Utilization; (5) Highway Transit: Bus, Trolleybus, Bus Rapid Transit; (6) Rail Streetcars/Tramways, Light Rail, Regional Rail; (7) Unconventional Concepts Systems: Automated Guided Monorails; (8) Specialized Technology Systems; (9) Paratransit; (10) Characteristics Comparisons Modes.