THE ENERGY USE OF PUBLIC TRANSIT SYSTEMS
This report deals with the energy efficiency of various public transit systems. Statistical as well as engineering approaches are discussed with special emphasis on impact of load factor upon energy efficiency. Comparative energy analysis is provided for the following systems: Auto gas (small and large); electric auto (small, large) PRTC (small, large); Commuter rail; Rail Rapid Transit; Trolley; Fixed Route Bus; Express Bus; Demand Responsive Bus and Jitney. Data are tabulated for weight, no. of seats, B.T.U. per vehicle mile, and B.T.U. per passenger mile. The report provides a comprehensive bibliography and documents all the pertinent assumptions inherent in most of the related studies. The report also provides definitions on all the systems discussed.
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Supplemental Notes:
- Proceedings of the Third National Conference (Conf-760895), Effects of Energy Constraints on Transportation Systems, Union College, Schenectady, New York, August 2-6,1976. Entire volume of Proceedings in RRIS, 165077; RRIS Bulletin 7801.
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Corporate Authors:
Energy Research and Development Administration
20 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC United States 20590 -
Authors:
- Healy, T J
- Conference:
- Publication Date: 1977-5
Media Info
- Features: Appendices; Figures; Tables;
- Pagination: p. 179-206
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Buses; Competition; Energy consumption; Light rail transit; Personal rapid transit; Railroad commuter service; Rapid transit; Transportation modes; Urban transportation
- Old TRIS Terms: Energy intensiveness
- Subject Areas: Energy; Public Transportation; Railroads;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 00167519
- Record Type: Publication
- Source Agency: Energy Research and Development Administration
- Files: TRIS
- Created Date: Dec 27 1977 12:00AM