Restructuring Public Transport Through Bus Rapid Transit
Restructuring Public Transport Through Bus Rapid Transit

Author: Munoz, Juan Carlos

Publisher: Policy Press

Published: 2016-01-10

Total Pages: 416

ISBN-13: 1447326164

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Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) is increasingly being discussed as an affordable way for cities to build sustainable rapid transit infrastructure. This is the first book to examine the opportunities presented by BRT along with the significant challenges cities face in the implementation of successful systems. The difficulties can be myriad: new institutional relationships have to be developed among governments, operators, and the public; projects have to be designed and implemented to handle large passenger flows in the most efficient manner possible; and these changes are not taking place on a blank slate, but within existing transportation systems, political and cultural contexts, and urban development patterns. Addressing these challenges from an international perspective and across a range of disciplines, from urban planning to public policy and economics, contributors offer technical solutions to specific problems and identify what still needs to be done to realize their vision of global sustainable transport.

Bus Rapid Transit Practitioner's Guide
Bus Rapid Transit Practitioner's Guide

Author: Kittelson & Associates

Publisher: Transportation Research Board

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 255

ISBN-13: 030909884X

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Introduction -- Planning framework -- Estimating BRT ridership -- Component features, costs, and impacts -- System packaging, integration, and assessment -- Land development guidelines.

Urban Transportation Innovations Worldwide
Urban Transportation Innovations Worldwide

Author: Roger L. Kemp

Publisher: McFarland

Published: 2015-03-03

Total Pages: 263

ISBN-13: 0786470755

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This handbook of urban transportation planning presents case studies detailing 40 best practices from 33 states in the U.S. and 19 countries on six continents. Cities around the world have improved transportation options for their citizens. Roadways have seen the addition of walkways and bicycle lanes, and light-rail transit systems have reduced street traffic. These cities have decreased reliance on personal cars and enhanced their urban environments by reducing congestion, pollution, and the number and width of roadways. This volume discusses the dynamic field of urban transportation planning and provides resources for planning professionals and public officials interested in obtaining additional information on the latest trends.

Urban Public Transport Systems Innovation in the Fourth Industrial Revolution Era
Urban Public Transport Systems Innovation in the Fourth Industrial Revolution Era

Author: Trynos Gumbo

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2022-04-02

Total Pages: 186

ISBN-13: 3030987175

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This book explores the physical and electronic integration of innovative urban public transport systems in seven metropolitan cities in South Africa and Zimbabwe in the era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (Industry 4.0). The book also highlights how collaborative engagement can improve new transport projects in cities of the Global South. It demonstrates how integration concerns remain in transport infrastructure projects in cities of the developing countries. Consequently, in order to strengthen the emerging and promising economies of these cities, there is a need for efficient, integrated, reliable and affordable public transport systems. The book explains that plans to deliver innovative transport systems in the Global South need to be well coordinated and managed to yield physically and electronically integrated systems.

Innovation in Public Transport Finance
Innovation in Public Transport Finance

Author: Shishir Mathur

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2016-05-23

Total Pages: 229

ISBN-13: 1317116445

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With all levels of governments currently, and for the foreseeable future, under significant fiscal stress, any new transit funding mechanism is to be welcomed. Value capture (VC) is one such mechanism, which involves the identification and capture of a public infrastructure-led increase in property value. This book reviews four major VC mechanisms: joint development projects; special assessment districts; impact fees; and tax increment financing; all of which are used to fund transit in the United States. Through the study of prominent examples of these VC mechanisms from across the US, this book evaluates their performance focusing on aspects such as equity, revenue-generating potential, stakeholder support, and the legal and policy environment. It also conducts a comparative assessment of VC mechanisms to help policy makers and practitioners to choose one, or a combination of VC mechanisms. Although the book focuses on the US, the use of the VC mechanisms and the urgent need for additional revenue to fund public transportation are world-wide concerns. Therefore, an overview of the VC mechanisms in use internationally is also provided.