Characteristics of urban transportation systems. A handbook for transportation planners
The objective of the handbook, specifically for use by transportation planners in the evaluation of alternative systems, is to provide a single simplified reference source which characterizes the most important performance characteristics of the following contemporary urban transportation systems: (1) rail (commuter, rapid, and light); (2) local bus and bus rapid transit; (3) automobile-highway system (automobiles and other vehicles); (4) pedestrian assistance systems; and (5) activity center systems--people mover systems that have been installed at airports, zoos, amusement parks, etc. The handbook assesses the supply or performance aspect of urban transportation dealing with passenger demand implicitly. Seven supply parameters studied are: speed, capacity (service volume), operating cost (vehicle), energy consumption (vehicle or source), pollution, capital cost, and accident frequency.
- Research Organization:
- De Leuw, Cather/STV, Washington, DC (USA); Urban Inst., Washington, DC (USA)
- OSTI ID:
- 7131925
- Report Number(s):
- PB-245809
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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ACCIDENTS
AUTOMOBILES
BUSES
CAPITAL
COST
DOCUMENT TYPES
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MANUALS
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