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Light Rail Developers´ Handbook
Lewis Lesley
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Description for Light Rail Developers´ Handbook
Hardback.
This unique book is for anyone interested in how to justify and build light rail systems in the age of limited resources and green technologies. The historical introduction addresses how many of the problems faced by light rail promoters and planners are not new and how existing solutions can be used to save time and money. The planning chapter explains the process of route identification on the basis of travel patterns and maximizing modal switch. The engineering chapter shows the costs of infrastructure, equipping and commissioning a new light rail system. The economic evaluation chapter shows promoters how ... Read more
This unique book is for anyone interested in how to justify and build light rail systems in the age of limited resources and green technologies. The historical introduction addresses how many of the problems faced by light rail promoters and planners are not new and how existing solutions can be used to save time and money. The planning chapter explains the process of route identification on the basis of travel patterns and maximizing modal switch. The engineering chapter shows the costs of infrastructure, equipping and commissioning a new light rail system. The economic evaluation chapter shows promoters how ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
J Ross Publishing United States
Number of pages
320
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
Weight
28g
Number of Pages
280
Place of Publication
Florida, United States
ISBN
9781604270488
SKU
V9781604270488
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-50
About Lewis Lesley
Professor Lewis Lesley is a chartered professional engineer and registered professional engineer who does substantial consulting work for major bus operators, local authorities and rail operators throughout the U.K. and the world. He graduated from Kings College London with a BSc in Mathematics and Physics and received his Ph.D. in Transportation Engineering from Strathclyde University. Dr. Lesley has published more ... Read more
Reviews for Light Rail Developers´ Handbook
This is an excellent handbook that clearly sets out the main facets of tramway design, development and implementation. I found it an inspiring read and I do hope others will take heed of the volume of good advice. -David Keay, Her Majesty's Principal Inspector of Railways; I absolutely loved reading this book and it helped me realize that ... Read more