Urban Public Transportation Systems
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چکیده
1. Classification of Transit Systems 2. Bus Transit System 3. Trolleybus System 4. Rail Transit Systems 5. Tramway/Streetcar and Light Rail Transit LRT 6. Rapid Transit or Metro 7. Automated Guided Transit Systems 8. Regional and Commuter Rail 9. Special Technology Transit Systems 10. Transit Line Scheduling 11. Transit Planning and Selection of Transit Modes 12. Present and Future Role of Urban Transit Glossary Bibliography Biographical Sketch
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تاریخ انتشار 2002