An engineering baseline definition is given of an urban transportation circulation and distribution system consisting of moderate-sized vehicles riding on rubber tires atop a concrete guideway. Guidance is by idler wheels bearing against an I-beam in the center of the tracks. Switching is in the track. Stations are on-line. Electric propulsion is used. Application to an airport is discussed. (UMTA abstract)


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    Title :

    A Westinghouse Vehicle System for Major Activity Centers: A Baseline System Definition


    Publication date :

    1970


    Size :

    476 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English