Urban Transportation Systems : Choices for Communities

This book is a complete guide to the types of transportation available to communities together with the technical tools needed to evaluate each for given circumstances. It includes technical norms and specifications. Tools include capacity, cost, and land development calculations. It covers sprawl, traffic flow, and accessibility issues. It shows how to analyze alternatives and select the optimal system for a given community. Real-world focus, takes into account consumer transportation behavior and preferences.

Foreword by James L. Lammie Preface Acknowledgments Chapter 1: Overview Criteria for Selecting Modes Chapter 2: Walking Chapter 3: Bicycles Chapter 4: Motorcycles and Scooters Chapter 5: Automobiles Chapter 6: Paratransit Chapter 7: Taxis Chapter 8: Buses Chapter 9: Bus Rapid Transit Chapter 10: Trolleybuses Chapter 11: Streetcars and Light Rail Transit Chapter 12: Monorails Chapter 13: Heavy Rail Transit (Metro) Chapter 14: Commuter Rail Chapter 15: Automated Guideway Transit Chapter 16: Waterbourne Modes Chapter 17: Special Modes Chapter 18: Intermodal Terminals Chapter 19: Conclusion The Road Ahead Appendix A: Rail Transit Definitions Appendix B: Summary of Performance and Service Characteristics Appendix C: Suggested Places for Field Inspection Index