E-Cabs in Our Future

This article provides a look at the oldest continuously operated personal rapid transit (PRT) system, which runs on the campus of West Virginia University as a demonstration project. The unique advantages of PRT systems are detailed, including much more flexibility in how stations are spaced and located. The Morgantown PRTs have computer systems that were upgraded in the 1990s, and work is underway on upgrading vehicle controls. A chart lists the PRT operating statistics. Ridership levels seem almost directly proportional to enrollment.

• Availability:
  • Find a library where document is available. Order URL: http://worldcat.org/oclc/33242332
• Authors:
  • Fabian, Larry
• Publication Date: 2006-1

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Photos; Tables;
• Pagination: pp 7, 11
• Serial:
  • Transportation Planning
  • Volume: 31
  • Issue Number: 1
  • Publisher: American Planning Association

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Automated guideway transit; Personal rapid transit
• Geographic Terms: Morgantown (West Virginia)
• Subject Areas: Operations and Traffic Management; Public Transportation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01047146
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: UC Berkeley Transportation Library
• Files: BTRIS, TRIS
• Created Date: Apr 30 2007 8:06AM