The report, contains an overview of rail systems: state-of-the-art in rapid transit and research requirements are discussed. Appendices are 'Evaluation of the Rapid Transit Extention to Cleveland's Airport' and 'Impact of the Proposed Allegany County Transit Expressway.' Survey of recent trends and UMTA RD and D projects in commuter rail transit follows, with a discussion of impact and potential. Appendix entitled, 'GO Transit: A New Approach to Urban Technology.' Rail systems and technology topics include vehicles and equipment, electrification, train protection and system control, communications, fare collection, shop facilities, track, and personal security. Discussion of foreign rail developments includes numerous cities throughout world. References are furnished.
The State of Urban Mass Transportation Research, Development, and Demonstration. Volume IV: Rail Transit
1972
164 pages
Report
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English
Transit-oriented development in an urban rail transportation corridor
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