Modes of Transportation: Sources of Information on Urban Transportation

by Richard J. Solomon,
Joseph S. Silien,
William H. T. Holden, Special consultant,


American Society of Civil Engineers, New York, NY
978-0-87262-021-6 (ISBN-13) | 0-87262-021-2 (ISBN-10), 1968, Soft Cover, Pg. 146
Journal of Urban Transportation Corp. for ASCE Urban Transportation Research Council
Out of Print: Not available at ASCE Bookstore.


Document Type: Book

Abstract:

This book offers an inventory of modes of urban transportation classified by vehicle types, with subclasses by guideway where applicable. Over 100 vehicles systems which have been demonstrated. In addition, 124 proposed systems are listed. A background on vehicle performance and an extensive appendix on rail transit systems is included.

Subject Headings: Vehicles | Urban areas | Rail transportation | Railroad trains | Inventories | Guideways

 

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