Trains, Buses, People: An Opinionated Atlas of Us Transit

Christof Spieler's Trains, Buses, People: An Opinionated Atlas of US Transit is a comprehensive guide to building successful transit systems in the US. It profiles 47 metropolitan areas with rail transit or BRT, ranks the best and worst systems, and offers analysis of how geography, politics, and history complicate transit planning. The book is intended for non-experts and provides an honest look at what makes good and bad transit, with a strong point of view.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 248 pages
\n Publication date: 31 December 2018
\n Publisher: Island Press
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The United States boasts a comprehensive network of fixed guideway transit systems, including both rail and bus rapid transit (BRT), serving its 25 largest metropolitan areas and numerous smaller cities. These transit systems are actively expanding their services to meet the growing demand for transportation options. However, despite the significant investment and attention devoted to these initiatives, discussions surrounding transit remain surprisingly unsophisticated. To build effective and sustainable transit systems, it is crucial to focus on what truly matters: the quality of service provided, the diverse needs of all transit riders, the role of buildings, streets, and sidewalks in supporting transit, and the strategic placement of transit in areas that will maximize its benefits.

Christof Spieler, a passionate advocate for transit for over a decade, has dedicated his time to promoting transit as a writer, community leader, urban planner, transit board member, and enthusiast. He firmly believes that with the right information, anyone can identify what makes good transit, regardless of their training or experience. In his book, Trains, Buses, People: An Opinionated Atlas of US Transit, Spieler showcases how cities can develop successful transit systems. He profiles the 47 metropolitan areas in the US that have rail transit or BRT, providing a comprehensive comparison through data, photos, and maps. The book ranks analysis ranks. Spieler delves into the complexities of transit planning, considering factors such as geography, politics, and history, and how they shape the unique transit systems in each city. The book is designed to be accessible to non-experts, aiming to help citizens, professionals, and policymakers evaluate transit proposals and understand the key elements that make transit effective. While rooted in data, Spieler's book carries a strong point of view, offering an honest assessment of what constitutes good and bad transit and exploring the missed opportunities and challenges encountered along the way.

In conclusion, the US has made significant progress in building fixed guide way way. Guideway way transit systems, including rail and bus rapid transit, to serve its largest metropolitan areas and numerous smaller cities. However, to achieve truly effective and sustainable transit systems, it is essential to focus on what matters: the quality of service, the diverse needs of all transit riders, the role of buildings, streets, and sidewalks in supporting transit, and the strategic placement of transit in areas that will maximize its benefits. By embracing a data-driven approach and a strong point of view, Trains, Buses, People: An Opinionated Atlas of US Transit by Christof Spieler provides valuable insights and tools for citizens, professionals, and policymakers to evaluate transit proposals and understand the key elements that make transit effective. By leveraging the right.

\n Weight: 738g\n
Dimension: 213 x 274 x 12 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781610919036\n \n