Purpose of study is (1) to show application of engineering method to problem of selecting most suitable vehicle with which to modernize existing transit line; consideration of street cars, motor buses, and trackless trolleys; (2) to determine as nearly as possible, for average conditions, range of traffic volume within which each vehicle is most economical. Before Am Inst Elec Engrs. (Trans) (See also Elec Eng v 59 n 5 May 1940 p 292-303 (discussion) p 303-5)


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    Title :

    Modernization of transit-system -- Factors that determine choice of vehicle


    Additional title:

    Wash Univ -- Eng Experiment Station -- Bul


    Contributors:
    Hoard, G.L. (author)


    Publication date :

    1940


    Size :

    62 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English





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