Light Rail Transit Systems
eBook - ePub

Light Rail Transit Systems

61 Lessons in Sustainable Urban Development

  1. 238 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Light Rail Transit Systems

61 Lessons in Sustainable Urban Development

About this book

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

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Information

Publisher
Elsevier
Year
2018
Print ISBN
9780128147849
eBook ISBN
9780128147856
Topic
Technology & Engineering
Subtopic
Operations
Index
Technology & Engineering

Table of contents

  1. Cover image
  2. Title page
  3. Table of Contents
  4. Copyright
  5. List of Boxes
  6. About the Authors
  7. Preface by Professor Graham Currie
  8. Preface by CEO Roger van Boxtel
  9. Summary
  10. Credits
  11. Chapter 1. Light Rail in Bird's Eye View
  12. Chapter 2. What is Light Rail?
  13. Chapter 3. Light Rail Returns
  14. Chapter 4. Argumentation in Favour of Light Rail
  15. Chapter 5. Augmented Quality Due to Light Rail
  16. Chapter 6. Costs–Benefits of Light Rail Revised
  17. Chapter 7. Making Light Rail
  18. Chapter 8. Investing in the City
  19. Bibliography
  20. Index

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