Developing Around Transit

Developing Around Transit
Author: Robert T. Dunphy
Publisher:
Total Pages: 202
Release: 2004
Genre: Architecture
ISBN:

Written by seasoned experts, this groundbreaking book takes transit-oriented development to a whole new level by focusing on practical strategies proven to work in developing near transit stations as well as the broader fabric surrounding the transit district.

Transit Street Design Guide

Transit Street Design Guide
Author: National Association of City Transportation Officials
Publisher: Island Press
Total Pages: 236
Release: 2016-04-14
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 1610917472

"The Transit Street Design Guide sets a new vision for how cities can harness the immense potential of transit to create active and efficient streets in neighborhoods and downtowns alike. Building on the Urban Street Design Guide and Urban Bikeway Design Guide, the Transit Street Design Guide details how reliable public transportation depends on a commitment to transit at every level of design. Developed through a new peer network of NACTO members and transit agency partners, the Guide provides street transportation departments, transit operating agencies, leaders, and practitioners with the tools to actively prioritize transit on the street."--Site Web de NACTO.

Strategy Guide to Enable and Promote the Use of Fixed-route Transit by People with Disabilities

Strategy Guide to Enable and Promote the Use of Fixed-route Transit by People with Disabilities
Author: Russell H. Thatcher
Publisher:
Total Pages: 184
Release: 2013
Genre: Local transit
ISBN: 9780309283960

"TRB's Transit Cooperative Research Program (TCRP) Report 163: Strategy Guide to Enable and Promote the Use of Fixed-Route Transit by People with Disabilities is designed to help transit agencies fulfill the primary goals of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) by making mainstream fixed-route bus and rail systems accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities. The focus of the Strategy Guide is to offer guidance on providing public services in the most integrated setting possible." -- Publisher's note.

New Mobilities

New Mobilities
Author: Todd Litman
Publisher: Island Press
Total Pages: 210
Release: 2021-06-17
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 164283145X

In New Mobilities: Smart Planning for Emerging Transportation Technologies, transportation expert Todd Litman examines 12 emerging transportation modes and services that are likely to significantly affect our lives: bike- and carsharing, micro-mobilities, ridehailing and micro-transit, public transit innovations, telework, autonomous and electric vehicles, air taxis, mobility prioritization, and logistics management. Public policies around New Mobilities can either help create heaven, a well-planned transportation system that uses new technologies intelligently, or hell, a poorly planned transportation system that is overwhelmed by conflicting and costly, unhealthy, and inequitable modes. His expert analysis will help planners, local policymakers, and concerned citizens to make informed choices about the New Mobility revolution.

Handbook of Research on Promoting Sustainable Public Transportation Strategies in Urban Environments

Handbook of Research on Promoting Sustainable Public Transportation Strategies in Urban Environments
Author: Yilmaz, Zafer
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 422
Release: 2023-01-16
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1668459981

The traditional urban transportation systems around the globe are now being transferred into green public transportation systems in an effort to mitigate CO2 emissions and provide nature-friendly transportation systems in cities and, ultimately, to increase citizens’ wellbeing. Furthermore, the cities are expected to transform their traditional transportation systems to cutting-edge high technology green transportation systems in the near future due to regulations applied by the related authorities such as the EU and UN. At the same time, cities are undergoing a transformation from traditional to smart cities, which is an inevitable process due to swift developments in technologies and smart systems. Sustainable public transportation systems must be developed and adjusted to be applicable in future smart cities. The Handbook of Research on Promoting Sustainable Public Transportation Strategies in Urban Environments considers the challenges and advantages of sustainable public transportation systems in urban areas and provides relevant theoretical frameworks, the latest empirical research findings, and an overview of the latest technological developments on the subject. Covering key topics such as green vehicles, sustainability, and walkable cities, this major reference work is ideal for policymakers, government officials, industry professionals, researchers, scholars, practitioners, academicians, instructors, and students.

Public Transportation: Federal Role in Value Capture Strategies for Transit Is Limited, but Additional Guidance Could Help Clarify Policies

Public Transportation: Federal Role in Value Capture Strategies for Transit Is Limited, but Additional Guidance Could Help Clarify Policies
Author: David Wise
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Total Pages: 55
Release: 2010-11
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 1437937268

State and local gov¿ts. are looking for alternative strategies to help fund transit systems. Value capture strategies (VCS) -- joint develop., special assessment dist., tax increment financing, and development impact fees -- are designed to dedicate to transit either a portion of increased tax revenue or additional revenue through assessments, fees, or rents based on value expected to accrue as a result of transit investments. This report reviewed: (1) the extent to which transit agencies and local gov¿ts. use joint develop. and other VCS to finance transit; (2) what stakeholders have identified as facilitators of, or hindrances to, the use of these; and (3) what stakeholders have said about the effects of fed. policies and programs on the use of these strategies. Illus.

Global Street Design Guide

Global Street Design Guide
Author: Global Designing Cities Initiative
Publisher: Island Press
Total Pages: 425
Release: 2016-10-13
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 1610917014

The Global Street Design Guide is a timely resource that sets a global baseline for designing streets and public spaces and redefines the role of streets in a rapidly urbanizing world. The guide will broaden how to measure the success of urban streets to include: access, safety, mobility for all users, environmental quality, economic benefit, public health, and overall quality of life. The first-ever worldwide standards for designing city streets and prioritizing safety, pedestrians, transit, and sustainable mobility are presented in the guide. Participating experts from global cities have helped to develop the principles that organize the guide. The Global Street Design Guide builds off the successful tools and tactics defined in NACTO's Urban Street Design Guide and Urban Bikeway Design Guide while addressing a variety of street typologies and design elements found in various contexts around the world.

Energy Savings Strategies for Transit Agencies

Energy Savings Strategies for Transit Agencies
Author: Frank Gallivan
Publisher: Transportation Research Board
Total Pages: 78
Release: 2013
Genre: Transportation
ISBN: 0309270839

"TRB's Transit Cooperative Research Program (TCRP) Synthesis 106: Energy Savings Strategies for Transit Agencies describes energy reduction strategies being used in the United States and Canada that address vehicle technologies; vehicle operations, maintenance, and service design; non-revenue vehicles; stations and stops; building; indirect energy use; and renewable power generation."--Publication page.