Abstract:
The objective has been to raise various considerations for review when street operation is being seriously considered. There is no doubt that other site-specific considerations will also surface and need to be addressed. An in-depth exploration, evaluation, and resolution of all these considerations should result in: A realization that LRT street operations can be practical, desirable, and effective under many more circumstances than are normally apparent; The development of checklist items for inclusion in both car and wayside specification preparation; Early involvement of both public and governmental agencies in the dialogue necessary to adequately address problems unique to street operation; and Adoption of a plan to ensure adequate public and passenger support and safety. (Author)
Supplemental Notes:
This paper appeared in Transportation Research Board State-of-the-Art Report 2, Light Rail Transit: System Design for Cost-Effectiveness. Presented at the Conference on Light Rail Transit held May 8-10, 1985, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 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.
