Research Article
Sep 1978
Case Study of Buffalo's Rail Transit Development
Publication: Transportation Engineering Journal of ASCE
Volume 104, Issue 5
Abstract
The history of the Buffalo, N.Y., Light Rail Rapid Transit System is presented. The 10-yr development period includes the establishment of a regional public transportation authority, the initial planning, the alternatives analysis, and the final development of the LRRT system. Guidelines for other cities planning rail transit systems are offered from this experience. They include establishing a strong transportation authority, involving the public from the conception of the project, developing public support, organizing political leaders, being cost conscious, and emphasizing cost of delay.
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Transportation Engineering Journal of ASCE
Volume 104 • Issue 5 • September 1978
Pages: 665 - 676
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© 1978 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published in print: Sep 1978
Published online: Feb 5, 2021
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Thomas M. Wilson, AM.ASCE
Sr. Civ. Engr., Metro Construction Div., Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority, Buffalo, N.Y.
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