Light Rail Transit Systems: 61 Lessons in Sustainable Urban Development

By Niels Van Oort, Bert Bukman, Rob Van Der Bijl

Light Rail Transit Systems: 61 Lessons in Sustainable Urban Development shows how to design and operate light rail to maximize its social benefits. Readers will learn how to understand the value of light rail and tactics on its effective integration into communities. It uses strong supporting evidence and theory drawn from the author's team and their extensive experience in developing new light rail systems. The book uses numerous case studies to demonstrate how key concepts can bridge the geographic limitations inherent in many transit-related discussions. In addition, users will learn how to develop important relationships with local decision-makers and communities.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0128147849
• ISBN13: 9780128147849
• Release Date: July 2018
• Publisher: Elsevier
• Length: 238 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"