Accessibility and the Bus System: Concepts to practice: 2nd edition (Hardcover)
Language: English
Published by Emerald Publishing Limited, London, 2015
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Hardcover. A comprehensive view of what buses can and cannot do, how we can make sure that theyprovide the maximum positive contribution to the functioning of a city while minimising thenegative impacts, and how to design and implement a fully accessible, safe and sufficientbus system that is genuinely available to all members of society, irrespective of theircapabilities.Drawing on the author's global experience, this new edition treats 21st century needs forurban transport in a holistic way, and enables the reader to consider the realities of moderncities to develop transport systems and policy based on sound thinking. Containing up-to-the-minute research outcomes, this book is vital for city transportplanners, bus system designers and implementers, transport engineers, civil engineers,bus operators, transport consultants and policy makers. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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- Title
- Accessibility and the Bus System: Concepts to practice: 2nd edition (Hardcover)
- Author
- Nick Tyler
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited, London
- Publication year
- 2015
- Condition
- new
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0727759809
- ISBN 13
- 9780727759801
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
Accessibility and the Bus System, Second edition explores the role of the bus system in enabling cities to function sustainably and efficiently by providing the necessary resources to support growing populations.
The book takes a comprehensive view of what buses can and cannot do, and how to maximise the bus system’s positive contribution while minimising the negative impacts. With cities absorbing around 70% of the world population by 2050, public transport will play a pivotal role in ensuring society’s access to work, education, healthcare, social activities and leisure.
Accessibility and the Bus System, Second edition:
- discusses the importance and influence accessibility has on quality of life
- explores different bus systems around the world, including in the UK, USA, Peru and Colombia
- develops a strategy for using the bus system as an integral part of improving peoples’ lives.
This interdisciplinary approach is aimed at city transport planners, bus system designers and implementers, transport engineers and civil engineers.
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