Crime State Rankings 2009

Crime State Rankings 2009
Author: Scott Morgan
Publisher: CQ Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2009-03-15
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 9781604265255

Compares the 50 states and Washington, DC in numerous crime-related categories. Offers statistical analysis of the rankings, a comparative analysis of the states, and additional information regarding the analyzed data.

Track Design Handbook for Light Rail Transit

Track Design Handbook for Light Rail Transit
Author:
Publisher: Transportation Research Board
Total Pages: 695
Release: 2012
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0309258243

TCRP report 155 provides guidelines and descriptions for the design of various common types of light rail transit (LRT) track. The track structure types include ballasted track, direct fixation ("ballastless") track, and embedded track. The report considers the characteristics and interfaces of vehicle wheels and rail, tracks and wheel gauges, rail sections, alignments, speeds, and track moduli. The report includes chapters on vehicles, alignment, track structures, track components, special track work, aerial structures/bridges, corrosion control, noise and vibration, signals, traction power, and the integration of LRT track into urban streets.