IMPLEMENTATION PROBLEMS OF A DUAL-MODE GUIDEWAY

Certain specific problem areas in the implementation of a dual-mode transit system guideway indicate a need for close scrutiny of differences between standard highway design technology and dual-mode guideway design. One such area is choice of guideway surface materials and their effect on vehicle-guideway interaction characteristics and performance. Operating environment also imposes restrictions on vehicle performance and system capital expenditure by the need for adequate moisture removal techniques. Guideway intrusiveness and subsequent geometric constraints imposed by urban corridors with high-density land use affect performance and level of service since reduced turn radii in CBD areas affect vehicle speed and maneuverability within ride comfort and safety limits. Emergency operations and vehicle retrieval techniques must be carefully developed to minimize system downtime and maximize safety. Fail-safe principles must also be defined, for their interpretation affects system safety, operating procedures, and capital cost. Solutions to these problems must result in the development of system hardware consistent with dual-mode implementation philosophy.

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  • This paper appears in Dual Mode Transportation, which is a publication containing the proceedings of a conference conducted by the Transportation Research Board, May 29-31, 1974. Distribution, posting, or copying of this PDF is strictly prohibited without written permission of the Transportation Research Board of the National Academy of Sciences. Unless otherwise indicated, all materials in this PDF are copyrighted by the National Academy of Sciences. Copyright © National Academy of Sciences. All rights reserved
• Corporate Authors:

  Transportation Research Board (TRB)

  Washington, DC   
• Authors:
  • Willingham, Frank L
• Conference:
  • Conference on Dual-Mode Transportation
  • Location: Washington District of Columbia, United States
  • Date: 1974-5-29 to 1974-5-31
• Publication Date: 1976

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: pp 151-156
• Monograph Title: Dual-mode transportation
• Serial:
  • Transportation Research Board Special Report
  • Issue Number: 170
  • Publisher: Transportation Research Board
  • ISSN: 0360-859X

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Building materials; Dual mode transportation systems; Geometric design; Guideways; Implementation; Performance; Safety; Vehicle performance
• Subject Areas: Highways; Planning and Forecasting; Research; Safety and Human Factors; Terminals and Facilities;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00149281
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS, TRB, ATRI
• Created Date: Mar 30 1977 12:00AM