The objective of this document is to provide a single source of sketch planning data on the most important performance characteristics of contemporary urban transportation systems in a format that lends itself to easy reference. This handbook does not deal explicitly with passenger demand, but assesses only the supply or performance characteristic of urban transportation systems, including the following: Speed; Capacity; Operating costs; Labor; Inputs; Capital costs; Energy consumption; Emission of air pollutants; and, Accident rates and costs. The substantive material in this handbook is organized into five chapters: Rail Transit (rapid, light, and commuter); Bus Transit; Automobiles, Trucks, and the Highway System; High-Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Lanes; Automated Guideway Transit (AGT).
The objective of this document is to provide a single source of sketch planning data on the most important performance characteristics of contemporary...
Caltrans District 7 manages the highway system of Los Angeles and Ventura counties. As partof their responsibilities, the agency needs to generate pla...
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