Light rail: where the action is

Journal Article · Mon Sep 29 04:00:00 EDT 1980 · Railw. Age (N.Y.); (United States)

OSTI ID:6471260

Kizzia, T; Middleton, W D

Light rail transit provides the operating benefits of fixed guideway transportation without the high capital cost of heavy rapid transit. The basic light rail concept can be modified to meet a particular city's circumstances. Light rail projects in Pittsburgh, Buffalo, Portland, and San Diego are examined. The status of the light rail proposal for the Denver area is discussed. Denver's Regional Transportation District recently demonstrated that a 73 mi at-grade light rail network would satisfy Denver's need for more cost-effective, less polluting transportation. Various light rail vehicles are described. Advantages and limitations, possible variations, and significant advancements in light rail vehicle technology are discussed. (1 drawing, 1 map, 12 photos)

• OSTI ID: 6471260
• Journal Information: Railw. Age (N.Y.); (United States), Journal Name: Railw. Age (N.Y.); (United States) Vol. 181:18; ISSN RAAGA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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