| Title | Personalized Rapid Transit Systems : a First Analysis |
|---|---|
| Record ID | 49349 |
| Personal Name Creator |
Kovatch, George; Zames, George |
| Source | 92p. in various pagings |
| Corporate Creator | John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.) |
| Corporate Contributor |
United States. Department of Transportation. Office of the Secretary |
| Publisher | United States. Dept. of Transportation. Office of the Secretary |
| Publication Date | 19710701 |
| Language | English |
| Abstract | A preliminary systems analysis of the presonalized rapid transit system concept is given. It includes presentatin of the significant advantages and disadvantages. Question of system capacity, station capacity, urban grid design, and headway requirements are addressed. A review of current manufacturers" concepts is given with a functional classification of their major characteristics. Major component and system needs, which require further research and analysis are described. A brief discussion of cost factors is also given. |
| Rosap ID | dot:10804 |
| Rosap URL | https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/10804 |
| TRT Terms | Costs; Design; Personal rapid transit; Systems analysis |
| Classification | NTL - PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION - PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION; NTL - PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION - Paratransit; NTL - PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION - Transit Planning and Policy |
| Geographical Coverage |
United States |
| Report Number | DOT-TSC-OST-71-11 |
| Resource type | Tech Report |
| URL | https://ntlrepository.blob.core.windows.net/lib/49000/49300/49349/DOT-TSC-OST-71-11.pdf |
| Format | |
| Database | NTL Digital Repository |