URBAN TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS AND TRANSPORT INTERCHANGE. SINO-BRITISH HIGHWAYS AND URBAN TRAFFIC CONFERENCE. PAPERS PRESENTED AT THE CONFERENCE HELD IN BEIJING 17TH-22ND NOVEMBER 1986

Recognising the needs of individuals and of urban populations as a whole, this paper describes the various categories of urban transit that are available, the urban context in which they can operate, and the interchange between different modes of transit. Comprehensive transport planning, especially demand forecasting, is of primary importance in developing a strategy plan for urban transport. The classification of urban transit systems is discussed from several viewpoints: (1) by physical and operational characteristics, leading to such modes as metros, urban tramways, buses, guideway systems, and taxis; (2) by their performance and costs relating to the urban context in which they operate; (3) by energy consumption. For any general classification, there appear to be three essential criteria: (1) the cost model of capital and recurrent expenditure against revenue for the particular system; (2) the passenger handling capacity of the system; (3) the extent of network penetration into the demand area. Specific aspects of urban transit that are considered include: (1) urban structure and transit penetration; (2) new technology systems in urban transit; (3) urban model for a balanced transport network; (4) the steps to be taken when planning and developing an interchange between transit systems; (5) organisational infrastructure. Finally, the Hong Kong mass transit railway is discussed. (TRRL)

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  • Carlton, C C
• Publication Date: 1986

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• Features: References;
• Pagination: p. 429-441
• Serial:
  • Publication of: INSTITUTION OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS
  • Publisher: Institution of Electrical Engineers
  • ISSN: 0537-9989

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Buses; Conferences; Financing; Light rail vehicles; Modal split; Networks; Operating costs; Planning; Public transit; Subways; Tariffs; Taxicabs; Trolley cars; Urban areas
• Geographic Terms: Hong Kong (China)
• Old TRIS Terms: Advanced tram
• ITRD Terms: 8525: Conference; 244: Financing; 8131: Hong Kong; 675: Modal split; 1054: Network (traffic); 221: Operating costs; 1144: Operations (transp network); 143: Planning; 744: Public transport; 241: Tariff; 1148: Taxi; 1284: Tram; 1191: Underground railway; 313: Urban area
• Subject Areas: Highways; Planning and Forecasting; Public Transportation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00493136
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transport Research Laboratory
• Files: ITRD, TRIS
• Created Date: May 31 1990 12:00AM