Ridesharing as a Complement to Transit

Ridesharing as a Complement to Transit
Author:
Publisher: Transportation Research Board
Total Pages: 72
Release: 2012
Genre: Paratransit services
ISBN: 0309223539

TRB’s Transit Cooperative Research Program (TCRP) Synthesis 98: Ridesharing as a Complement to Transit explores current practices in using ridesharing to complement public transit and highlights ways to potentially enhance ridesharing and public transit.

Urban Transport Systems

Urban Transport Systems
Author: Hamid Yaghoubi
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Total Pages: 242
Release: 2017-01-18
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9535128736

This book contains a collection of latest research developments on the urban transportation systems. It describes rail transit systems, subways, bus rapid transit (BRT) systems, taxicabs, automobiles, etc. This book also studies the technical parameters and provides a comprehensive overview of the significant characteristics for urban transportation systems, including energy management systems, wireless communication systems, operations and maintenance systems, transport serviceability, environmental problems and solutions, simulation, modelling, analysis, design, safety and risk, standards, traffic congestion, ride quality, air quality, noise and vibration, financial and economic aspects, pricing strategies, etc. This professional book as a credible source can be very applicable and useful for all professors, researchers, students, experienced technical professionals, practitioners and others interested in urban transportation systems.