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Apr 26, 2012
Comparative Analyses of APM and LRT Systems for Medium -Capacity Guideway Transit Applications
Authors: Jiun-Jia Hsu, Ph.D. [email protected], and L. David Shen, Ph.D. [email protected]Author Affiliations
Publication: Automated People Movers 2005: Moving to Mainstream
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When a municipality plans for a new Medium-Capacity Guideway Transit (MCGT) system, there is no clear process of choosing which system is the best for the given situation. Because of this, the MCGT Planning Guide was developed to analyze and compare the Light Rail Transit (LRT) and the Automated People Mover (APM) systems. This Guide analyzes the basic characteristics of MCGT systems including capacity, headway, average speed, safety, and capital costs. It also develops an MCGT planning process and establishes a range of cost-performance criteria. Furthermore, this planning guide offers guidance to engineers, planners, and decision-makers in the initial identification of appropriate design concepts.
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Automated People Movers 2005: Moving to Mainstream
Pages: 1 - 12
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© 2005 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published online: Apr 26, 2012
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Broward County, Public Works Department, Highway Construction and Engineering Division, 1 North University Drive, Suite 300B, Plantation, FL 33324. E-mail: [email protected]
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Engineering Dean's Office, College of Engineering, Florida International University, Miami's Public Research University, 10555 W. Flagler Street, Miami, Florida 33174;. E-mail: [email protected]
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