PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION. AN ELEMENT OF THE URBAN TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM

This report, initially designed as a training course, is made available to those just getting involved in public transportation as well as to those who are familiar with only certain aspects of the field. This report provides a comprehensive introduction into the history, financing, planning and operations for public transportation facilities and services. A large number of topics are covered in this report which are geared to broadening the perspective of public transportation and its role during times of high energy prices, short supplies and national concerns on air pollution, redevelopment of the city centers and urban mobility for all segments of society.

• Corporate Authors:

  JHK & Associates

  ,    

  Urban Mass Transportation Administration

  400 7th Street, SW
  Washington, DC  United States  20590

  Federal Highway Administration

  1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
  Washington, DC  United States  20590
• Authors:
  • Rothenberg, M J
• Publication Date: 1980-2

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Tables;
• Pagination: 200 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Aged; Demand; Economic forecasting; Economics; Facilities; Legislation; Light rail transit; Marketing; Persons with disabilities; Public transit; Rapid transit; Regulations; Urban transportation
• Subject Areas: Economics; Law; Planning and Forecasting; Public Transportation; Society;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00753371
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: FHWA-TS-80-211
• Files: TRIS, USDOT
• Created Date: Sep 24 1998 12:00AM