Urban Transit Systems and Technology

"Urban Transit Systems and Technology" is the only current and in-print book covering the full field of transit systems and technology.

Beginning with a history of transit and its role in urban development, it defines relevant terms and concepts and presents detailed coverage of all urban transit modes and the most efficient system designs for each.

Including coverage of such integral subjects as travel time, vehicle propulsion, system integration, fully supported with equations and analytical methods, this book is the primary resource for students of transit as well as those professionals who design and operate these key pieces of urban infrastructure.