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Sep 1977
Busway Versus Rail Transit—A Land-Use Perspective
Authors: Eric L. Bers, AM.ASCE, and Peter HotineAuthor Affiliations
Publication: Transportation Engineering Journal of ASCE
Volume 103, Issue 5
Abstract
Inherent in the decision between implementing a busway and rail branch are perceived or expected land-use impacts attributed to each mode. External to the decision-maker, time and market generally influence land patterns more than modal choice. Unfortunately, perceived impacts related to mode choice exist in the mind of decision-makers and frequently control the mode selection process. This paper examines the land-use assumptions and perceived impacts formulated during a busway versus rail branch alternative analysis in Atlanta, Ga. The principal assumptions utilized in the decision-making process are described and analyzed. Deficiencies in the process are identified and means of improvement are presented.
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Transportation Engineering Journal of ASCE
Volume 103 • Issue 5 • September 1977
Pages: 605 - 616
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© 1977 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published online: Feb 5, 2021
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Eric L. Bers, AM.ASCE
Transportation Planner, Sverdrup & Parcel and Assocs., Inc., Washington, D.C., formerly, Assoc. Planner, Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority, Atlanta, Ga.
Peter Hotine
Analyst/Program Monitoring and Reporting; Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority, Atlanta, Ga.
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