Urban Transit Systems and Technology
Download or Read eBook Urban Transit Systems and Technology PDF written by Vukan R. Vuchic and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2007-02-16 with total page 622 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Vukan R. Vuchic |
| Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
| Total Pages | : 622 |
| Release | : 2007-02-16 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780471758235 |
| ISBN-13 | : 047175823X |
| Rating | : 4/5 (35 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Urban Transit Systems and Technology by : Vukan R. Vuchic
Book excerpt: This is the only current and in print book covering the full field of transit systems and technology. Beginning with a history of transit and its role in urban development, the book proceeds to define relevant terms and concepts, and then present detailed coverage of all urban transit modes and the most efficient system designs for each. Including coverage of such integral subjects as travel time, vehicle propulsion, system integration, fully supported with equations and analytical methods, this book is the primary resource for students of transit as well as those professionals who design and operate these key pieces of urban infrastructure.
