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      <title>TRANSIT VEHICLE DESIGN AND RIDER SATISFACTION</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[AN ATTEMPT IS MADE TO IDENTIFY THE PRINCIPLES UNDERLYING URBAN TRANSIT PASSENGER IRRITATIONS AND TO PROPOSE A SOLUTION PROVIDING INCREASED INDEPENDECE AND SATISFACTION WITHOUT SHIFTING TO A SYSTEM OF "MINI-VEHICLES" AT GREAT CAPITAL COST. WITHIN CURRENT VEHICULAR CAPACITIES (40-150 PASSENGERS) INNOVATIONS IN INTERIOR ARRANGEMENTS APPEAR LIMITED FROM THE VIEWPOINT OF ELIMINATING SOURCES OF STRESS. A SEATING PLAN WITH DIAGONAL AXIS WILL PROVIDE A RELIEF FROM THE BAFFLE IN FLOW OF AISLE MOVEMENT AND A POSITION OF RELATIVE INDEPENDENCE FOR THE HERETOFORE VULNERABLE SEATED PASSENGER. A LOGICAL MOVE WOULD BE THE TESTING OF THESE PRINCIPLES IN AN EXPERIMENTAL INSERVICE VEHICLE ALONG WITH FURTHER INVESTIGATION INTO THE DEVELOPMENT, TESTING, AND DESIGN OF MINI-VEHICLE SYSTEMS IN URBAN AREAS. /AUTHOR/]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2003 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>NEW TECHNOLOGY OPTIONS FOR TRANSIT IN CALIFORNIA</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[This report has two specific purposes.  The first is to identify new transit technology options/systems other that those associated with Intelligent Vehicle Highway Systems (IVHS) that are relevant for California.  The second is to make recommendations as to transit initiatives that the State of California, and Caltrans in particular, might pursue in the transit area.  The report also discusses the roles and responsibilities of various players for carrying through the technology options.  The focus is on leadership, timing and financing with the role of Caltrans given special attention. The results of the study were derived from an extensive search by the study team of transit technologies around the world and person to person interviews and workshop sessions with over 50 stakeholders from California and elsewhere. The stakeholders represent federal, state, and local transit authorities and operators; regional government planners; academic experts; private sector business people and entrepreneurs; representatives of consumer and environmental groups; representatives of air quality district; local, state, and federal elected representatives; and other research organizations.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 1992 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>NEW TECHNOLOGY OPTIONS FOR TRANSIT IN CALIFORNIA: INTERNAL APPENDIX</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[This appendix is complementary to the final report, New Technology Options for Transit in California.  The purpose of this report is to provide the detailed information gathered during the study.  It covers the summary of interview results and workshop output, discussion of transit technologies, and a bibliography of all sources used in this project. The results of the study were derived from an extensive search by the study team of transit technologies around the world and person to person interviews and workshop sessions with over 50 stakeholders from California and elsewhere. The stakeholders represent federal, state, and local transit authorities and operators; regional government planners; academic experts; private sector business people and entrepreneurs; representatives of consumer and environmental groups; representatives of air quality district; local, state, and federal elected representatives; and other research organizations.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 1992 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>DSEP MAINTENANCE MANUAL SUPPLEMENT FOR THE NVH AND TB-2 VEHICLES</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[This maintenance manual supplement covers maintenance and vehicle support information for the DSEP electric minivans additional to that contained in the Operations and Maintenance Manual of August 1989.  This supplementary information is not required for day to day operation and maintenance but may be useful over the course of months and years to keep the DSEP vehicles operational,  The supplement is intended to capture maintenance, repair and support procedures well understood at the time of completion and delivery by Eaton for possible future use by both EG and G Idaho and Eaton.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 30 Jun 1990 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>MICHIGAN MINI-VAN USER SURVEY</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The Mini-Van User Survey was conducted by the Bus Transit Division of the Michigan DOT. It was designed to capture user reaction to the converted mini-van vehicle utility in providing basic transportation for special-user groups. This survey report documents the Care-Van conversion vehicle that was modified by Care Concepts of Phoenix, Arizona, and selected for the Michigan demonstration. The vehicle is based on the standard Dodge Caravan mini-van chassis and features: enhanced maneuverability, reduced operating costs, wheelchair restraint system, ramp and power door, kneeling capability, and capability of transporting wheelchair or ambulatory passengers. Seven local transit systems participated in the demonstration. Participants integrated the demonstration vehicle into their normal service schedule and observed how well the vehicle accomplished the provision of basic service, and whether it was better in any respect to the present vehicle fleet. Demonstration vehicles were used in city and highway operating environments for an entire year; hence, all types of weather and operating conditions were experienced. With minor exceptions, the mini-van performed well as a specialized service vehicle. It was used to transport wheelchair and ambulatory passengers. Increased head-room and lowered deck made entering and exiting the vehicle quite easy. The overall design profile of the mini-van was readily embraced by participating transit systems. The Bus Transit Division will review the problems identified by this survey (Appendix B) and work with the manufacturers to correct the deficiencies.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 1988 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>CONFERENCE ON CONTROL ASPECTS OF NEW FORMS OF GUIDED LAND TRANSPORT, HELD AT THE INSTITUTION OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS, LONDON, 28-30TH AUGUST, 1974</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The following papers were presented at the conference: Practical Problems in Switching, Guidance and Headway Control of Minitram, Barnard, R and Rossignol, PJ; Simulation of a Minitram System, Bradley, AH; Greenway, P and Horsman, JL; Propulsion and Power Collection for Minitram Systems, Eley, MK; Network Strategies for Minitram Systems, Goodwin, L; The Place of New Transport Modes in the Urban Fabric, Grey, A and Hodgkin, KE; Management of a Minitram System, Howard, MG and Streeter, JH; Urban Transport Systems Capacity with Special Reference to London Transport Underground Railways, Rice, P.  For the covering abstract of the conference, see IRRD Abstract No. 400100. /TRRL/]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Nov 1982 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>MINITRAM - CROYDON OR SHEFFIELD FIRST?</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[This article describes the current potential of minitram for usage in Sheffield.  It briefly discusses initial reactions to the scheme and the different attitudes to it between the local authorities, their departments, the government, and TRRL. The need for a public demonstration system and the reasons why sheffield is suitable are noted. The features of the system such as mechanics, performance, controls, vehicle interior and general exterior design are listed as are a series of criteria for guideway design relating to alignment, power, control, robustness and environmental intrusion. Consultants admit that there will be a degree of intrusion but suggest that suitable treatment may soften the impact. Croydon is also noted as a possible site for an installation for a number of reasons.  /TRRL/]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Nov 1982 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>PAPERS PRESENTED AT A CONCRETE SOCIETY SYMPOSIUM ON DESIGNS FOR URBAN TRANSPORTATION</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The following papers were presented at the symposium: Looking forward, Twigg, DJ; The basic construction, rolling stock and operational features of the Heathrow extension, Victoria and fleet lines of the London transport execuitve, Lowe, TE; Tyne and wear metro, Howard, DF; Minitram, Baker, RC; The dunlop s-type speedway, a high speed passenger conveyor, Todd, JK; Streets for people; radical changes for London's shopping areas, Jones, RD.  /TRRL/]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 1981 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>A SOLUTION TO URBAN TRANSPORT PROBLEMS?</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The article describes the design and operation of a minitram system constructed as part of a feasibility and project-definition study by easams ltd. The vehicle was designed using railway practice utilising steel wheels on steel rails giving an estimated basic noise level of less than 70 dba compared with a range of 65 to 90 dba for A comparable rubber-tyred vehicle. A central three-computer control system has been developed. Two paralleled computers carry out functions effecting the safety of the system providing a cross check on each other, the third computer carries out the scheduling of vehicles. The minitram system is shown to be capable of economic operation in urban and rural areas, offering a much improved public transport service. At peak hours a single line can carry up to 20000 passengers per hour using a three-train set, each vehicle carrying 24 passengers, the interval between successive trains falling as low as 12 seconds. Employing a high degree of automation the service can be made to operate continuously, a form of on-demand system would take over during the very quiet hours. /TRRL/]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 1981 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>IS MINITRAM AN ECONOMIC PROPOSITION?</title>
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      <description><![CDATA["Minitram" denotes an advanced urban transport system employing small automatic vehicles operating on its own track.  This paper reports the economic implication of a possible minitram route in Coventry.  Data from the transportation survey are used to predict the impact on travel behaviour. Cost-revenue and cost-benefit analyses are conducted and it is concluded that minitram could yield a rate of return close to the 10% minimum for public investment.  It is pointed out that as minitram requires a high level of demand it would only be suitable for certain corridors of certain cities. In conclusion, comparisons are made with cartrack systems.  /TRRL/]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 1981 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>MINITRAM IN SHEFFIELD</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The first section of the report gives a general background to the studies and summarises the study findings. In section 2, minitram operation, safety requirements, and station design are discussed. Section 3 deals in general terms with vehicles and guideways and illustrates the alternatives which the two vehicle contractors have developed. Section 4 outlines the characteristics of Sheffield[s town centre and describes the proposed route for the PDS and how it would operate. In section 5, an attempt is made to show how the PDS could be physically and visually integrated into the town centre. Section 6 presents conclusions on minitram's suitability for Sheffield and how it might be implemented. ;TRRL;]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 14 May 1976 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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