In analysis, alternate transportation systems are fitted to future travel pattern for San Diego, Calif; alternate modes are quantified on basis of user cost and construction cost; transportation systems evaluated included 220 mi system of freeways, 160 mi system of rail transit, and 160 mi system of busways; annual costs were calculated and incremental benefit-cost ratio analysis was undertaken; it was concluded that bus rapid transit provides most appropriate mass transportation system for area studied.


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    Title :

    Economic balance of transportation modes


    Additional title:

    Traffic Eng


    Contributors:
    Gilbert, K. (author)

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1963


    Size :

    9 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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