Guidebook for Rural Demand-response Transportation

Guidebook for Rural Demand-response Transportation
Author: Elizabeth H. Ellis
Publisher: Transportation Research Board
Total Pages: 100
Release: 2009
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 0309118077

TCRP Report 136: Guidebook for Rural Demand-Response Transportation: Measuring, Assessing, and Improving Performance will be of interest to rural public transportation systems that provide demand-response transit (DRT) services and to the communities they serve. The Guidebook is a resource to assist DRT systems to measure, assess, and improve their performance, focusing on DRT systems in rural areas.

The Routledge Handbook of Public Transport

The Routledge Handbook of Public Transport
Author: Corinne Mulley
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 667
Release: 2021-05-12
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 1000367096

The Routledge Handbook of Public Transport is a reference work of chapters providing in-depth examination of the current issues and future developments facing public transport. Chapters in this book are dedicated to specific key topics, identifying the challenges therein and pointing to emerging areas of research and concern. The content is written by an international group of expert contributors and is enhanced through contributions from practitioners to deliver a broader perspective. The Handbook deals with public transport policy context, modal settings, public transport environment, public transport delivery issues, smart card data for planning and the future of public transport. This comprehensive reference work will be a vital source for academics, researchers and transport practitioners in public transport management, transport policy and transport planning.

Concepts in Urban Transportation Planning

Concepts in Urban Transportation Planning
Author: Mintesnot G. Woldeamanuel
Publisher: McFarland
Total Pages: 289
Release: 2016-02-10
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 0786499664

This book offers solutions for creating sustainable urban transportation. Topics include historical developments, planning, policy and legislative initiatives, nonmotorized and public transportation, environmental and social justice issues, and safety. The author discusses social, health and economic consequences of autocentric transportation and possible policy measures to address them. The important topic of changing travel behavior is discussed. Chapters contain straightforward concepts, case studies, review questions and ideas for class projects. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.

Better Public Transit Systems

Better Public Transit Systems
Author: Eric Christian Bruun
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 416
Release: 2013-11-07
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 1134687494

Better Public Transit Systems is a complete primer for performance and investment analysis of public transportation. Whether you’re planning a major new public transit project, an extension or expansion of an existing system, or evaluating the needs of your current system, this book provides the tools you need to define your goals and objectives and conceive and analyse design alternatives. This completely revised Second Edition includes new material for students and online discussion questions, whilst remaining an essential reference book.

Handbook of Sustainable Transport

Handbook of Sustainable Transport
Author: Carey Curtis
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Total Pages: 512
Release: 2020-12-25
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1789900476

Exploring the need for a sustainable transport paradigm, which has been sought after by local and national authorities internationally over the last 30 years, this illuminating and timely Handbook offers insights into how this can be secured more broadly and what it may involve, as well as the challenges that the sustainable transport approach faces. The Handbook offers readers a holistic understanding of the paradigm by drawing on a wide range of research and relevant case studies that showcase where the principles of sustainable transport have been implemented.

A Guidebook for Developing a Transit Performance-measurement System

A Guidebook for Developing a Transit Performance-measurement System
Author: Transit Cooperative Research Program
Publisher:
Total Pages: 388
Release: 2003
Genre: Local transit
ISBN:

This report is a guidebook for transit managers and others interested in developing or improving performance-measurement systems for transit agencies or incorporating transit performance measures into regional decision-making processes. The guidebook provides a step-by-step process for developing a performance-measurement program that includes both traditional and non-traditional performance indicators that address customer-oriented and community issues.

Developing, Enhancing, and Sustaining Tribal Transit Services

Developing, Enhancing, and Sustaining Tribal Transit Services
Author: Albert T. Stoddard
Publisher: Transportation Research Board
Total Pages: 235
Release: 2012
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0309258170

This report provides an overview of the tribal transit planning process and detailed guidance about the various steps for planning and implementing a tribal transit system. The steps that are described may be used for planning a new transit system, enhancing an existing service, or taking action to sustain services. While the guidebook is primarily aimed at tribal transit planners, it will also be of interest to tribal transportation planners and liaisons at all levels of government. In the research effort, data were collected from 67 tribes during Phase 1 and more detailed information was collected from 48 tribes during Phase 2. Fifteen tribes were visited for the development of case studies. Data were collected regarding the type of transit services, the size and scope of the transit programs, and funding approaches.