
Light Rail Transit Systems
61 Lessons in Sustainable Urban Development
- 1st Edition - June 20, 2018
- Authors: Rob van der Bijl, Niels van Oort, Bert Bukman
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 1 4 7 8 4 - 9
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 1 4 7 8 5 - 6
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 unders… Read more
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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
Transportation and Urban Planning researchers and graduate students. Transportation and Urban Planning practitioners, such as planners, designers, engineers, consultants, and project managers. Transportation policy-makers in cities considering light rail
1. Light Rail in Bird’s Eye View2. What is Light Rail?3. Light Rail Returns4. Argumentation in Favor of Light Rail5. Augmented Quality Due to Light Rail6. Costs-Benefits of Light Rail Revised7. Making Light Rail8. Investing in the City
- Edition: 1
- Published: June 20, 2018
- Language: English
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