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Title: THIS IS LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT
Accession Number: 00816411
Record Type: Component
Availability: N/AFind a library where document is available Abstract: This booklet was prepared by the Light Rail Transit Committee of the Transportation Research Board and first distributed at the Eighth Joint Conference on Light Rail Transit in Dallas, Texas, in November 2000 on the conference proceedings CD-ROM. The booklet discusses the definition of light rail transit (LRT), the origin of LRT, and North American LRT as we know it today. Also discussed are LRT infrastructure, rolling stock, and fixed equipment, followed by an examination of LRT operating experience in North America. Concluding comments concern the future of LRT, which appears to be one of continuing expansion in North America. Of 23 systems now in operation, 15 are actively extending or upgrading their lines. There are currently 8 future new systems in various stages of planning or design.
Supplemental Notes: Distribution, posting, or copying of this PDF is strictly prohibited without written permission of the Transportation Research Board of the National Academy of Sciences. Unless otherwise indicated, all materials in this PDF are copyrighted by the National Academy of Sciences. Copyright © National Academy of Sciences. All rights reserved
Report/Paper Numbers: E-C033
Language: English
Corporate Authors: Transportation Research Board 500 Fifth Street, NW Authors: Boorse, J WPagination: 28 p.
Publication Date: 2001-7
Serial: Features: Photos; Tables
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TRT Terms: Geographic Terms: Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Highways; Planning and Forecasting; Public Transportation
Files: TRIS, TRB
Created Date: Sep 7 2001 12:00AM
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