EFFECT OF ENVIRONMENT ON RAPID TRANSIT CONSTRUCTION

Rapid transit systems must be constructed in a hostile environment. The space required for construction is already crowded. Hinderance of traffic must be avoided or minimized. Existing utility systems and adjacent structures must be maintained and remain useful during construction and must be restored to as good as, or better than, original condition upon completion. Care must be exercised to minimize imitation or harm to the public. All these factors cost extra expense and time, but the effect may be lessened by preparatory work, by vigorous public relations, by working closely with governing officials, and by timely acquisition of real estate.

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  American Society of Civil Engineers

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• Authors:
  • Kline, G O
• Publication Date: 1973-5

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 367-370
• Serial:
  • Journal of Transportation Engineering
  • Volume: 99
  • Issue Number: TE2
  • Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
  • ISSN: 0733-947X
  • Serial URL: https://ascelibrary.org/journal/jtepbs

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Construction projects; Environmental impacts; Rail transit facilities; Tunneling
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Construction; Environment; Public Transportation; Railroads; Terminals and Facilities;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00071769
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: ASCE Journal of Transportation Engineering
• Report/Paper Numbers: 9751 Proceeding
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 13 1981 12:00AM