ABSTRACT

Better Public Transit Systems is a complete primer for performance and investment analysis of public transportation. Whether you’re planning a major new public transit project, an extension or expansion of an existing system, or evaluating the needs of your current system, this book provides the tools you need to define your goals and objectives and conceive and analyse design alternatives. This completely revised Second Edition includes new material for students and online discussion questions, whilst remaining an essential reference book.

chapter 1|10 pages

Premises and Content of the Second Edition

chapter 2|46 pages

Establishing Goals and Objectives

chapter 3|49 pages

Route and Network Analysis

chapter 7|47 pages

Simple and Complex Mathematical Models

chapter 9|18 pages

Cost Model Development

chapter 10|40 pages

Average and Marginal Costs of Services 1

chapter 12|40 pages

Simultaneous Evaluation of All Factors