GUIDED URBAN SURFACE TRANSPORT

In the framework of a research action on the theme of automation of surface transport by INRETS-CRESTA (Centre de Recherche et d'Evaluation des Systemes de Transports automatises), the market open to these systems is described. The evolution of their implemented sites and their performances as a function of these sites are examined. The evolution of infrastructures and rolling stock is evoked, finally the aspects connected with operation and safety are dealt with.

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  Institut National de Recherche sur les Transports et leur Securite (INRETS)

  2 Avenue du General Malleret-Joinville
  Arcueil Cedex,   France  F-94114
• Authors:
  • Kuhn, F
• Publication Date: 1988-6

Media Info

• Features: Photos; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 36-46
• Serial:
  • RECHERCHE TRANSPORTS SECURITE
  • Issue Number: 3
  • Publisher: Institut National de Recherche sur les Transports et leur Securite (INRETS)
  • ISSN: 0761-8980

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Automated guideway transit; Automation; Light rail transit; Rolling stock; Safety; Streetcars; Traffic control; Transportation planning; Urban transportation
• Uncontrolled Terms: Right of way
• Subject Areas: Operations and Traffic Management; Public Transportation; Railroads; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00478251
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Ministerie van Verkeer en Waterstaat
• Files: TRIS, ATRI
• Created Date: Dec 31 1988 12:00AM