LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT: CENTRAL FLORIDA'S STORY

The popularity of light rail transit is at an all-time high. Over 170 U.S. cities are currently studying this transportation mode as a possible solution to congested highways and lack of mobility. This paper traces the development of a light rail system in central Florida, beginning with a brief historical description of transportation and transit planning activities in this region. The paper concludes with the current status of the Central Florida Light Rail Transportation Study Project.

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• Authors:
  • Willis, S
  • Cone, R
• Conference:
  • 1998 AREMA Track and Structures Conference
  • Location: Chicago, Illinois
  • Date: 1998-9-14 to 1998-9-16
• Publication Date: 1998

Language

• English

Media Info

• Pagination: 13p

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Light rail transit; Public transit; Railroad transportation; Regional planning; Regional transportation; Traffic congestion; Transportation planning; Urban areas; Urban transit
• Geographic Terms: Florida
• Subject Areas: Planning and Forecasting; Public Transportation; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00796037
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 19 2000 12:00AM