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Sustainable mass transit : challenges and opportunities in urban public transportation /

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Abdallah, Thomas (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Amsterdam, Netherlands : Elsevier, 2017.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo

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245 1 0 |a Sustainable mass transit :  |b challenges and opportunities in urban public transportation /  |c Thomas Abdallah. 
264 1 |a Amsterdam, Netherlands :  |b Elsevier,  |c 2017. 
300 |a 1 online resource :  |b illustrations 
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500 |a Includes index. 
588 0 |a Online resource; title from PDF title page (ScienceDirect, viewed May 22, 2017). 
505 0 |a Title page; Table of Contents; Copyright; Dedication; Chapter 1. Sustainable Mass Transit; Abstract; Introduction; Sustainability and Energy Use; Mass Transit; Growing and Revitalizing a City; The Four Categories of Commuting; Convincing People to Take Mass Transit; An International Ideology; The Human Element; Great Opportunities; Government Participation; Conclusion; Further Reading; Chapter 2. Infrastructure, Facilities and Vehicles; Abstract; Introduction; History; Train Infrastructure; Stations and Terminals; Signal and Communications; Line Equipment; Facilities; Light Rail Systems. 
505 8 |a Train CarsBus Service; Bus Depots; Bus Rapid Transit; Materials; Conclusion; Further Reading; Chapter 3. Energy; Abstract; Introduction; Fossil Fuels; Power Generating Plants; Electricity for Train Service; Diesel Fuel and the Internal Combustion Engine; Combustion and the Greenhouse Gas Effect; Financial Aspect of Energy in Mass Transit; Renewable Energy; Green Energy for Sale; Conclusion; Further Reading; Chapter 4. Environmental Impacts; Abstract; Introduction; The History of Impacts on the Environment; Noise and Vibration; Water Impacts; Challenging Material and Equipment. 
505 8 |a Refuse Removal and DisposalMaintenance Shop Impacts; Bus Operation Environmental Impacts; Bus Depot Impacts; Visual Impacts of Mass Transit Infrastructure; Environmental Regulations and Management; Financial Impacts; Conclusion; Further Reading; Chapter 5. Sustainability in Train Rail Systems; Abstract; Introduction; Sustainability Assessment; Electrical Consumption Reduction in Train Operations; Regenerative Braking; Wayside Energy Storage; On-Board Energy Storage; Lighting; Light Emitting Diodes; Natural Lighting; Natural Ventilation; White Roofs and the Heat Island Effect; Solar Energy. 
505 8 |a Vertical Axis Wind TurbinesEnvironmental Mitigation; Noise and Vibration Mitigation; Customer Trash Recycling; Sensors, Timers, and Monitors; Conclusion; Further Reading; Chapter 6. Sustainable Initiatives for Public Bus Networks; Abstract; Introduction; Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel; Compressed Natural Gas; Biodiesel; Hybrid Buses; Historic Reduction; Electric Buses; Environmental Protection Agency Emission Standards; Bus Depots; Heat Recovery Units; Green Roofs; Rainwater Collection Systems; Strategic Initiatives; Conclusion; Further Reading. 
505 8 |a Chapter 7. Future Challenges and Sustainability OpportunitiesAbstract; Introduction; All-Electric Bus Fleet; Electrical Energy Storage; Dedicated Renewable Energy; Groundwater Usage; Geothermal; Green Infrastructure; Climate Adaptation; Combinations; Intermodal Bike Sharing; Energy Saving Devices; Conclusion; Further Reading; Chapter 8. Environmental Mitigation of Construction Impacts; Abstract; Introduction; Environmental Review; Recycling; Beneficial Reuse of Excavated Soils; Landfills; Wetlands; Demolition Phase of Construction; Hazardous Waste. 
504 |a Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index. 
590 |a ProQuest Ebook Central  |b Ebook Central Academic Complete 
650 0 |a Urban transportation  |x Environmental aspects. 
650 0 |a Urban transportation  |x Planning. 
650 0 |a Sustainable urban development. 
650 6 |a Transports urbains  |x Aspect de l'environnement. 
650 6 |a Transports urbains  |x Planification. 
650 6 |a Urbanisme durable. 
650 7 |a Sustainable urban development  |2 fast 
650 7 |a Urban transportation  |x Environmental aspects  |2 fast 
650 7 |a Urban transportation  |x Planning  |2 fast 
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