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Urban Transportation Systems is a complete guide to the types of transportation available to communities together with the technical tools needed to evaluate each for given circumstances.
Author Notes
SIGURD GRAVA is Vice President and Technical Director of Planning at Parsons Brinckerhoff Quade and Douglas, an international firm specializing in transportation. In this capacity, Mr. Grava has managed projects in 25 countries. He is also Professor of Urban Planning at Columbia University. Mr. Grava has authored many articles on transportation issues. He received his MA in Urban Planning and his Ph.D. in Transportation Planning from Columbia University.
Table of Contents
| ForewordJames Llammie |
| 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 |
