Light Rail Transit Systems
：61 Lessons in Sustainable Urban Development
Publication subTitle ：61 Lessons in Sustainable Urban Development
Author： Bijl Rob van der;Oort Niels van;Bukman Bert
Publisher： Elsevier Science
Publication year： 2018
E-ISBN: 9780128147856
P-ISBN(Paperback): 9780128147849
Subject： U482 tram
Keyword： 交通运输,运筹学在经济中的应用,经济计划与管理
Language： ENG
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Description
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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