THE STRUCTURE OF NEW SYSTEMS FOR PUBLIC TRANSPORT

DE STRUCTUUR VAN DE NIEUWE SYSTEMEN VOOR OPENBAAR VERVOER

The computer increasingly plays a central part in modern traffic systems. With these advanced technical aids public transport can be improved. Improved public transport can reduce the need for private transport. Improved means of public transport such as tram, "bustaxi", personal rapid transit, dual-mode systems and the Witkar are discussed. /TRRL/

• Corporate Authors:

  Genootschap voor Automatisering

  40 Paulus Potterstraat
  Amsterdam 1007,   Netherlands 
• Authors:
  • Kroes, JLB
• Publication Date: 1976

Language

• Dutch

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 7-12
• Serial:
  • Publication of: Genootschap voor Automatisering
  • Publisher: Genootschap voor Automatisering

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Buses; Competition; Conferences; Digital computers; Dual mode transportation systems; Dual mode vehicles; Information processing; Light rail transit; Paratransit services; Personal rapid transit; Private transportation; Public transit; Rapid transit; Taxicabs; Transportation modes; Transportation planning; Trolley cars; Trolleybuses; Urban transportation
• ITRD Terms: 1157: Community transport; 8525: Conference; 1020: Container (freight); 1157: Dial a ride; 8673: Digital computer; 1280: Dual mode vehicle; 1092: Freight terminal; 744: Public transport; 1148: Taxi
• Subject Areas: Highways; Operations and Traffic Management; Passenger Transportation; Planning and Forecasting; Public Transportation; Railroads; I72: Traffic and Transport Planning;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00163868
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transport and Road Research Laboratory (TRRL)
• Report/Paper Numbers: Monog Rpt.
• Files: ITRD, TRIS
• Created Date: Feb 16 1981 12:00AM