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Transit Connections 1995 September Land Use and Transportation Planning, Portlan
Transit Connections 1995 September Land Use and Transportation Planning, Portland Style
Intermodal Transit Planners Guide
Published Quarterly
Contents
Land use and transportation planning, Portland style Most American cities have been struggling with such problems as urban decay and poor air quality, but few have equaled Portland's success in devising workable solutions.
15For Montreal, a commuter rail transformation When STCUM's Deux Montagnes commuter line reopens on Oct. 10, riders will enjoy a dramatically improved service on one of the most advanced services in North America.
19 21st Century buses: What the experts envision
At the APTA Bus Operations and Technology Conference, panelists from bus manufacturers and operators presented their views on where bus technology could be come 2000.
25 STCUM: A counterflow bus lane extends a subway At Montreal, STCUM uses counterflow bus lanes to provide rush hour rapid transit service, in anticipation of a yet-to-be-built metro extension.
28Chattanooga: A laboratory for electric buses
To evaluate electric bus technology, civic leaders have created what they term a "living laboratory" for development of new electric transit vehicles.
30 Adelaide chooses a guided busway The State Transport Authority of South Australia in the city of Adelaide is the operator of the only major guided busway in the world.
33 Marketing public transit, the Metra way
Few transit providers in the U.S. do a better job of researching and understanding their market than does Metra, Chicago's commuter rail system.
38 Bicycles: Part of the intermodal mix?
When used in conjunction with transit both the range of transit and of the bicycle are expanded. But bicycles can be both a blessing and a curse.
40 Ferry boats bounce back in the Bay Area With five companies now operating commuter routes connecting San Francisco with major population centers, ferry service is once again thriving on San Francisco Bay.
45Raising fares and ridership: A tale of three cities Deep Discounting of fares, as practiced in Madison, Wisc., Dayton, Ohio, and Louisville, Ky., could be what many more cities turn to as budget cuts become more widespread.
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