This report presents the results of an internal staff analysis of socio-economic trends which influence future transportation requirements. The objective of the analyses was to identify the potential opportunity for new ground transportation systems based on non-contacting suspension and propulsion technologies. These technologies are suitable for the development of a new higher speed intercity system but may also be useful in developing more acceptable, lower cost urban/regional systems. Current trends in population, income and travel suggest that transportation demand is likely to double by the year 2000. New transportation capacity will be required; however, the role for fixed guideway systems will depend on the available energy supply, the ability to aggregate traffic and the desirability of an alternative to continued expansion of the highway and air systems.
The Opportunity for Advanced Ground Transportation Systems
1979
50 pages
Report
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Englisch
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