Human Factors Research in Urban Transportation

1974 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
H. McIlvarne Parsons
Keyword(s):  
Human Factors ◽  
Urban Transportation ◽  
Rail Transit ◽  
Limited Extent ◽  
Rapid Transit ◽  
Personal Rapid Transit ◽  
Responsive Systems ◽  
Private Car ◽  
Transportation Research ◽  
Human Factors Research

Human factors research in urban transportation has been done in bus systems, personal rapid transit (PRT), demand-responsive systems, rail transit, and to a very limited extent in modal choice. The last in particular needs more investigation, which might concentrate on the motivational variables affecting decisions whether to go by private car or by bus (or other system). Various research projects were described in the Human Factors Workshop at the last meeting of the Transportation Research Board.

Utilization of Existing Metro Rail Viaduct for Emergency and Personal Rapid Transit

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Prabu Raja ◽  
Naresh Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Urban Transportation ◽  
Rapid Transit ◽  
End User ◽  
Personal Rapid Transit ◽  
Transportation Modes ◽  
Present Decade ◽  
Pros And Cons

<p>In the present decade, urban transportation need to satify the requirement of the commuter to move faster and at the same time to achieve its affordability goal to the end user. In pursuit of this exploration, infrastructure built to cater the existing transportation modes &amp; network should be utilised to provide a sustainable solution. Accordingly, it has been discussed a new ideology of utilizing the emergency walkway of the existing metro rail elevated viaduct for providing services named Emergency Rapid Transit (ERT) and Personal Rapid transit (PRT). This paper describes about the requirements, pros and cons of implementing this ideology.</p>

scholarly journals Personal Rapid Transit—A Collection of Papers on a New Type of Urban Transportation

1973 ◽  
Vol 95 (4) ◽  
pp. 440-441
Author(s):  
J. E. Anderson ◽  
J. L. Dais ◽  
W. L. Garrard ◽  
A. L. Kornhauser ◽  
F. Harashima
Keyword(s):  
Urban Transportation ◽  
Rapid Transit ◽  
Personal Rapid Transit ◽  
New Type

scholarly journals Critical Analysis and Feasibility of PRT for Gurgaon City

2021 ◽  
pp. 83-86
Author(s):  
Sitesh Kumar Singh ◽  
Tarun Gupta
Keyword(s):  
Electric Vehicles ◽  
Public Transportation ◽  
Critical Analysis ◽  
Urban Transportation ◽  
Urban Traffic ◽  
Demand System ◽  
Rapid Transit ◽  
Personal Rapid Transit ◽  
On Demand ◽  
Present World

Without compromising the present traffic needs, a kind of transport system is required which helps in sustainable development in the present world scenario where fuel and environment have become areas of major concern for transportation. The modern transportation system must be sustainable, congestion free, accident free, fuel efficient and economical. PRT (Personal Rapid Transit) is the most recent development in public transportation and is best possible option which compiles to the above needs. PRT is a new innovative and on demand system for developed or urban transportation environments by using small, driverless, electric vehicles which run on guide ways. Its lightweight and flexible nature enables it to be retrofitted into a broad range of transportation environments. It is designed to be reliable and safety built in to ensure comfort and security of its passengers. This paper discusses how PRT is efficient in managing urban traffic and solving most of the modern traffic problems.

Review of Track Inspection and Maintenance Standards for Transit

2019 ◽  
Vol 2673 (12) ◽  
pp. 538-547
Author(s):  
David D. Davis ◽  
Stephen Dick ◽  
Stephen Wilk ◽  
MaryClara Jones ◽  
Yuqing Zeng
Keyword(s):  
North America ◽  
Research And Development ◽  
Urban Transportation ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Rail Transit ◽  
Technology Center ◽  
The World ◽  
Inspection And Maintenance ◽  
Transit Agencies ◽  
Transportation Research

Transportation Technology Center, Inc (TTCI) reviewed rail transit track inspection and maintenance standards in North America. These agency standards were benchmarked against similar protocols existing in other parts of the world. In addition, transit agencies were surveyed to document inspection, maintenance, and operating practices to understand variations in inspection and maintenance standards. Approximately 30 agencies participated in the survey which establishes a significant representative sample of North American transit operations. An analysis of track-related accidents was conducted to determine where changes might be required to existing standards and/or where potential gaps may exist. From this analysis, a prioritized list of recommendations was developed. The list consists of items that can be implemented immediately and also items requiring additional research and development. This research is part of the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and Center for Urban Transportation Research (CUTR) standards development program. The program is intended to improve the safety and efficiency of rail transit operations.

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