Light Rail Transit Systems: 61 Lessons in Sustainable Urban Development shows how to design and operate light rail to maximize its social benefits. Readers will learn how to understand the value of light rail and tactics on its effective integration into communities. It uses strong supporting evidence and theory drawn from the author's team and their extensive experience in developing new light rail systems. The book uses numerous case studies to demonstrate how key concepts can bridge the geographic limitations inherent in many transit-related discussions. In addition, users will learn how to develop important relationships with local decision-makers and communities.
1. Cover image - p. i 2. Title page - p. ii 3. Table of Contents - p. iii 4. Copyright - p. iv 5. List of Boxes - p. vii 6. About the Authors - p. ix 7. Preface by Professor Graham Currie - p. xi 8. Preface by CEO Roger van Boxtel - p. xv 9. Summary - p. xvii 10. Credits - p. xix 11. Chapter 1. Light Rail in Bird's Eye View - p. 1 12. Chapter 2. What is Light Rail? - p. 17 13. Chapter 3. Light Rail Returns - p. 61 14. Chapter 4. Argumentation in Favour of Light Rail - p. 91 15. Chapter 5. Augmented Quality Due to Light Rail - p. 117 16. Chapter 6. Costs–Benefits of Light Rail Revised - p. 139 17. Chapter 7. Making Light Rail - p. 155 18. Chapter 8. Investing in the City - p. 197 19. Bibliography - p. 205 20. Index - p. 211
Light Rail Transit Systems: 61 Lessons in Sustainable Urban Development shows how to design and operate light rail to maximize its social benefits. Readers will learn how to understand the value of light rail and tactics on its effective integration into communities. It uses strong supporting evidence and theory drawn from the author's team and their extensive experience in developing new light rail systems. The book uses numerous case studies to demonstrate how key concepts can bridge the geographic limitations inherent in many transit-related discussions. In addition, users will learn how to develop important relationships with local decision-makers and communities.
1. Cover image - p. i 2. Title page - p. ii 3. Table of Contents - p. iii 4. Copyright - p. iv 5. List of Boxes - p. vii 6. About the Authors - p. ix 7. Preface by Professor Graham Currie - p. xi 8. Preface by CEO Roger van Boxtel - p. xv 9. Summary - p. xvii 10. Credits - p. xix 11. Chapter 1. Light Rail in Bird's Eye View - p. 1 12. Chapter 2. What is Light Rail? - p. 17 13. Chapter 3. Light Rail Returns - p. 61 14. Chapter 4. Argumentation in Favour of Light Rail - p. 91 15. Chapter 5. Augmented Quality Due to Light Rail - p. 117 16. Chapter 6. Costs–Benefits of Light Rail Revised - p. 139 17. Chapter 7. Making Light Rail - p. 155 18. Chapter 8. Investing in the City - p. 197 19. Bibliography - p. 205 20. Index - p. 211
