Planning
Planning Information About Vehicle Technology and Transportation System
Planning
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Bus Rapid Transit is NOT a Train
Article describing Bus Rapid Transit in comparison to trains.
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File size: 31 KB
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Examination of Fixed Guideway Minimum Operable Segment (MOS) Options
Four alternative minimum operable segments are compared in this 2007 report, based on capital costs, transit vehicle requirements, operations and maintenance costs, population and employment served, ridership, and cost-effectiveness.
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File size: 1 MB
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On Board Survey Results Report
This 2006 report documents the methods used and describes the results of the on-board survey of weekday passengers of TheBus system. These data were used to refine travel demand models so as to create forecasts of future transit ridership.
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File size: 1 MB
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Historic Effects Report
The purpose of this 2009 report is to document compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and assesses effects of the project on historic properties.
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File size: 13 MB
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Historic Effects Report Appendix A
Historic Effects Report Appendix A includes the Project Alignment, Profiles, and Historic Property Locations
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File size: 7 MB
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Historic Effects Report Appendix B
Historic Effects Report Appendix B includes the Guideway Typical Sections
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File size: 3 MB
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Historic Effects Report Appendix C
Historic Effects Report Appendix C includes the Station Typical Sections and Plans
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File size: 1,007 KB
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Historic Effects Report Appendix D
Historic Effects Report Appendix D includes the Section 106 Correspondence
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File size: 5 MB
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Historic Effects Report Appendix E
Historic Effects Report Appendix E includes the survey forms for National Register of Historic Places (NRHP)-Listed and NRHP-Eligible Properties
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File size: 16 MB
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Historic Effects Report Appendix F
Historic Effects Report Appendix F includes the Historic Effects Assessments for Salt Lake Alternative
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File size: 3 MB
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Transit Advisory Task Force Report (December 2006)
This is the December 2006 report of the Transit Advisory Task Force that was formed to assist the Council in selecting the locally preferred alternative.
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File size: 2 MB
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Response to Prevedouros' "20 Reasons for Choosing Bus Technology"
This document provides responses to the twenty reasons that Panos Prevedouros stated for choosing bus technology over rail.
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File size: 69 KB
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Climate and Corrosion Effects on Modern Rail Technology
This paper explains the effects of salt air on the rail transit system. In brief, the impact of the salt air environment on modern rail technology is not significant.
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File size: 19 KB
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Background on Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) Technology(Guided Bus)
Background on Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) technology (Guided Bus) and lack of suitability for Honolulu's needs.
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File size: 35 KB
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Background on Guideway Structure Geometry
The design of a fixed guideway system must balance rider comfort, system capacity, and environmental impact.
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File size: 16 KB
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APTS Phileas magnetically guided bus technology
The Phileas magnetically guided bus technology received strong endorsement at hearings on the selection of a fixed guideway system for Honolulu. This document clarifies some of the information in the Phileas submittal.
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File size: 19 KB
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The Sound of Transit Operations
Explanation of noise as it relates to transit operations.
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File size: 23 KB
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Independent Technology Selection Panel Report (2.2008)
The Technology Selection Panel selected the steel wheel on steel rail technology and listed justifications as documented in the report.
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File size: 199 KB
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All Modes Make a Transportation System
Article explaining that trains, buses, carpools, and auto tolls can work together in regions of high congestion.
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File size: 26 KB
