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Title: Success and Challenges in Modernizing Streetcar Systems: Experiences in Melbourne, Australia, and Toronto, Canada
Accession Number: 01049301
Record Type: Component
Record URL: Availability: Transportation Research Board Business Office 500 Fifth Street, NW Find a library where document is available Abstract: On-street running in mixed traffic has been identified as the least desirable right-of-way for light rail and tram systems. While most cities in the developed world have withdrawn streetcar systems, substantial networks have been retained in Melbourne, Australia, and Toronto, Canada. Although some commentators have seen the retention of these systems as visionary, there are substantial challenges to be faced in addressing conflicts between streetcars and rising road traffic. Poor running speeds, unreliability, safety, and difficulties in providing universal access are significant issues for modern streetcar systems. Experiences are described in regard to planning and operating the Melbourne and Toronto streetcar systems. The types of challenges being faced in providing services are contrasted. Programs to address the challenge of creating modern high-quality transit systems out of streetcars are compared. Finally, success strategies in modernizing streetcar systems are identified.
Monograph Title: Monograph Accession #: 01083007
Language: English
Authors: Currie, GrahamShalaby, Amer SPagination: pp 31-39
Publication Date: 2007
ISBN: 9780309104326
Media Type: Print
Features: Figures
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; Photos
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; References
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; Tables
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TRT Terms: Uncontrolled Terms: Geographic Terms: Subject Areas: Highways; Maintenance and Preservation; Planning and Forecasting; Public Transportation; Railroads
Files: TRIS, TRB, ATRI
Created Date: Feb 8 2007 5:07PM
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