MINITRAM IN SHEFFIELD
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;
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Corporate Authors:
Matthews (Robert), Johnson, Marshall and Partners
London, England - Publication Date: 1974
Language
- English
Media Info
- Features: Figures; Photos; Tables;
- Pagination: 87 p.
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Central business districts; Design; Future; Guideways; High occupancy vehicle lanes; Operations; Public transit; Railroad stations; Right of way (Traffic); Routes; Safety; Streetcars; Transportation modes; Trolley cars; Urban areas; Vehicles
- Geographic Terms: United Kingdom
- Old TRIS Terms: Minivehicle systems
- ITRD Terms: 1092: Freight terminal; 744: Public transport; 311: Town centre; 8119: United Kingdom; 313: Urban area
- Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Design; Highways; Planning and Forecasting; Public Transportation; Railroads; Safety and Human Factors; Terminals and Facilities; Vehicles and Equipment; I72: Traffic and Transport Planning;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 00131475
- Record Type: Publication
- Source Agency: Transport and Road Research Laboratory (TRRL)
- Report/Paper Numbers: R&D Rept.
- Files: ITRD, TRIS
- Created Date: May 14 1976 12:00AM