Transport of Delight: the Mythical Conception of Rail Transit in Los Angeles

location of transit lines and stations, as well as scheduling, provides an essential guide to research problems for all scholars. Although the reader may not agree with each of his problem formulations, Vucbic's consistent and expert expression of problems at various geographic scales, and his review of the current status of their solution in research and practice, provides an essential starting point for serious research. Third, the support of the preparation of expert syntheses by academics and professionals, of which this book is an outstanding example, is necessary for the advancement of our general field. Creation of such works is essentially a "labor of love," for which the author should be amply rewarded by proper recognition and acclaim. Through his dedication and example, Vukan Vuchic has set a high standard for the rest of us. David Boyce Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Northwestern University