BUSWAY VERSUS RAIL TRANSIT -- A LAND-USE PERSPECTIVE

Inherent in the decision between implementing a busway and rail branch are "perceived" or expected land-use impacts attributed to each mode. External to the decision-maker, time and market generally influence land patterns more than modal choice. Unfortunately, perceived impacts related to mode choice exist in the mind of decision-makers and frequently control the mode selection process. This paper examines the land-use assumptions and perceived impacts formulated during a busway versus rail branch alternative analysis in Atlanta, Ga. The principal assumptions utilized in the decision-making process are described and analyzed. Deficiencies in the process are identified and means of improvement are presented.

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  American Society of Civil Engineers

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• Authors:
  • Bers, E L
  • Hotine, P
• Publication Date: 1977-9

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: p. 605-616
• Serial:
  • Journal of Transportation Engineering
  • Volume: 103
  • Issue Number: 5
  • Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
  • ISSN: 0733-947X
  • Serial URL: https://ascelibrary.org/journal/jtepbs

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Analysis; Bus transportation; City planning; Competition; Land use; Mode choice; Passengers; Public transit; Rapid transit; Transportation; Transportation modes; Transportation planning; Travel demand
• Identifier Terms: Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority
• Old TRIS Terms: Analytical techniques
• Subject Areas: Operations and Traffic Management; Planning and Forecasting; Transportation (General);

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00167967
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jan 13 1981 12:00AM