THE TROLLEY BUS: WHERE IT IS AND WHERE IT'S GOING

The application of trolley bus systems to modern day transportation needs was the principal focus of a four day exploration of current technology and uses around the world. Highlighted at the meeting were not only those transit systems that use trolley buses but also specific developments in areas such as vehicle types, infrastructure and propulsion systems. Improved reliability, good looks and economy have given the trolley bus a new lease on life. No one expects the trolley bus to replace the existing transit modes but it is believed that the trolley system can provide a viable alternative in high density metropolitan areas.

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• Conference:
  • The Trolley Bus: Where It Is and Where It's Going. A Workshop on Trolley Bus Applications
  • Location: Seattle, Washington
  • Date: 1982-8-29 to 1982-9-1
• Publication Date: 1983

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Digital/other
• Features: Figures;
• Pagination: 64 p.
• Serial:
  • Transportation Research Board Special Report
  • Issue Number: 200
  • Publisher: Transportation Research Board
  • ISSN: 0360-859X

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bus transit; City planning; Economics; Propulsion; Public transit; Transit vehicle operations; Trolleybuses; Vehicle power plants
• Uncontrolled Terms: Propulsion systems
• Subject Areas: Economics; Highways; Planning and Forecasting; Public Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00385466
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS, TRB, ATRI
• Created Date: Dec 17 1996 12:00AM