Transportation - General

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

""Airports: Some Elements Of Design And Future Development"" by John Walter Wood is a comprehensive guidebook that explores the design and development of airports. The book delves into the various elements that make up airport design, including terminals, runways, air traffic control systems, and...

A Treatise On Rivers And Canals is a book written by Theodore Augustin Mann in 1780. The book is a comprehensive guide to the design, construction, and management of rivers and canals. It covers a wide range of topics, including the history of canals,...

It gives me great pleasure to write this book (part one of two) regarding my career with MTA (NYCT). I also outlined what to expect as a new bus operator and what actually took place over the years, especially dealing with some supervisors, but...

In the first section of this book, Microbus Memories, several authors recount childhood or first experiences with Buses owned by family or friends in years past. Busing Today reflects the trials of finding and keeping a VW Bus. In The Shape of Busing to...

This award-winning history of International Harvester and Case IH tractors includes data and photos of every model built from 1958, as well as in-depth information about how these tractors were designed and constructed. With a mix of new photography of some of the most...

A history of coaches and carriages, originally published in England in 1899, with a good variety of illustrations.Author: G. A. ThruppISBN-10: 1410201600ISBN-13: 9781410201607Publisher: University Press of the PacificLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/15/2002Pages: 200Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.40lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.50d

Unlock the Power of AI in Local Government: Revolutionize Services, Boost Efficiency, and Empower CitizensDiscover how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the world, creating smarter cities and revolutionizing local government operations to improve citizens' lives[1]. This book dives into the practical applications of AI,...

STEAM UP invites you into the Nevada State Museum (via great photography) to enjoy the celebration of the 150th anniversary of the Virginia and Truckee Railroad Locomotives assembled at the Great Western Steam Up!This event was the largest reunion of existing Virginia & Truckee...

This book seeks to better conceptualise and define mobility poverty, addressing both its geographies and socio-economic landscapes. It moves beyond the analysis of 'transport poverty' and innovatively explores mobility inequalities and social construction of mobility disadvantages.Author: Tobias KuttlerISBN-10: 0367653583ISBN-13: 9780367653583Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/31/2023Pages: 284Format:...

Every business aspires to be competitive and profitable in its market. To do this, an organization needs to offer customers value propositions, which may be manifest in the product it produces or the service it provides. This in turn will create customer loyalty and...

50 Easy Tips To improve car performance, handling and economy. Free horsepower. Transform your car and make it safer. Tips you can mostly do yourselfAuthor: Tony ClearwaterISBN-10: 1511872780ISBN-13: 9781511872782Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/08/2015Pages: 40Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.34lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.10d

To coordinate and Interface with the Railway System this book contained and describes how to. The example provides the most possibility or main clause that the reader or Interface will find in the field and include the solutions.Once you are looking for the guidelines...

"May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind be always at your back" begins a traditional Irish blessing. This book is a biography of a woman who immersed herself in nature, inspired by her love of the planet Earth, for which...

" Along with his focus on the development of stage-coach travel, Coleman covers details such as pioneer roads, taverns, travelers' experiences, mail carriers, and the coming of the railroad. This fascinating look at an age gone by is truly a work of regional culture."Author:...

A scrap book of past outstanding incidents of the Great Lakes.Author: Dana Thomas BowenISBN-10: 0912514140ISBN-13: 9780912514147Publisher: Thunder Bay Press MichiganLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/01/1946Pages: 292Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.10lbsSize: 9.02h x 6.50w x 0.77d

Studying for your general knowledge CDL test in Maryland might seem like a lot of hard work, but when it comes to preparing for this pivotal exam - this Maryland CDL Study Guide book got you covered!In this Maryland CDL Study Guide book, you'll...

This coloring book includes superb high quality images of School Bus designed to entertain and enjoy and engage. Featuring a variety of illustrations that are ready to color, this coloring book is sure to satisfy anyone who likes to color.Feature: 29 Coloring pages Unique...

ICTs are making dynamic changes in society. They are influencing all aspects of life. Similarly, there is no doubt that ICT brings a massive change in the field of education also. It makes teaching-learning process effective and interesting. To know the impact of ICT...

This account of the Japanese Shipping Industry treats both the shipping lines and the shipbuilding industry, focusing principally upon the economic developments, following the growth and boom of the 1950s and 60s. The perspective is wide-ranging and the authors relate Japanese shipping not only...

Traces the maritime routes and the historical networks that link port cities around the Atlantic worldPort Cities of the Atlantic World brings together a collection of essays that examine the centuries-long transatlantic transportation of people, goods, and ideas with a focus on the impact...

Transportation engineering is a branch of civil engineering that involves the application of technology and scientific principles to the planning, design, operation and maintenance of transportation systems. The main objective of this field is to provide safe, efficient, rapid, comfortable, convenient, economical, and environmentally...

A reflective volume of essays on literature and literary study from a storied professor. In The Pensive Citadel, Victor Brombert looks back on a lifetime of learning within a university world greatly altered since he entered Yale on the GI Bill in the 1940s....

Vehicular traffic congestion and accidents remain universal issues in today's world. Due to the continued growth in the use of vehicles, optimizing traffic management operations is an immense challenge. To reduce the number of traffic accidents, improve the performance of transportation systems, enhance road...

Transportation engineering refers to the use of scientific principles and technology to operate, plan, manage and create functional design of facilities for different modes of transportation. It aims to provide comfortable, economical, safe, rapid, convenient, efficient and environment friendly transportation for people and goods....

Congratulations on achieving your Commercial Driver's License (CDL)! The road ahead is both exhilarating and filled with questions. 'So, You Got Your CDL, Now What? Navigating the Road Ahead' is your essential guide to confidently steering through the intricacies of your new CDL career.From...

Sharing Mobilities focuses on the emergence of future sustainable and collaborative mobility cultures. At the intersection of physical and virtual capacity and access to people, goods, ideas, and services, this book poses fundamental challenges and opportunities for governance, economy, planning, and identity.The future of...

Despite the growing demands of the U.S. aviation system, the system continues to maintain a high level of safety. There are two ways to prevent fatalities in air travel: by preventing accidents, and by protecting aircraft occupants in the accidents that do occur.Author: National...

Much work has been done on port governance yet little has addressed intermodal terminal governance, despite the clear similarities. This book fills that gap by establishing a governance framework for situating analysis of intermodal terminals throughout their life cycle. A version of the product...

Bicycle Utopias investigates the future of urban mobilities and post-car societies, arguing that the bicycle can become the nexus around which most human movement will revolve. Drawing on literature on post-car futures (Urry 2007; Dennis and Urry 2009), transition theory (Geels et al. 2012)...

This handbook is a tool designed to help recognize and manage risk. It provides a higher level of training to the pilot in command (PIC) who wishes to aspire to a greater understanding of the aviation environment and become a better pilot. This handbook...

Author: Federal Aviation Administration, U. S. Department of Transportation, Flight Standards ServiceISBN-10: 1782660690ISBN-13: 9781782660699Publisher: www.Militarybookshop.Co.UKLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/30/2012Pages: 280Format: HardcoverWeight: 2.07lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.69d

There are now over 2,000 cities with a bike share program. Bike Share examines all the major developments in the 50-year history of bike share. The book provides a detailed focus on contemporary bike share programs, including many of the most prominent systems, such...

The trucking industry is a goldmine of opportunities... and this guide is your sharpest tool for mining that gold.Has your life turned into a never-ending loop of work-eat-repeat?Are you looking for ways to increase your income without working your fingers to the bone?What if...

The study and practice of using planning and management elements in transportation in order to develop and grow the urban environment and urban cities is known as urban transportation. It deals with the design, optimum use, protection and welfare of the urban environment. It...

The external charm of the Coliseum has recently been spoilt by the cutting down of all the trees and destruction of the beautiful pomegranate gardens on the lower slope of the Esquiline, and the erection in their place of the most hideous and gigantic...

The development of U.S. urban transportation policy over the past half-century illustrates the changing relationships among federal, state, and local governments. This comprehensive text examines the evolution of urban transportation planning from early developments in highway planning in the 1930s to today's concerns over...

WiccaWiccan Witchcraft Bible for beginners: A guide through the world of Wiccan beliefs and herbal spells. Discover the importance of spirituality with a starter kit guide to master Moon Magic. DescriptionA four-in-one book bundle that focuses on teaching anyone interested, the wonders and mystics...

"Are you ready to discover the beauty and wonder of Europe? Look no further than ': The Ultimate European Travel Guide 2023 Amazing Things to Know About Europe'. This comprehensive guidebook offers everything you need to plan the perfect trip to Europe, from must-see...

On May 19, 2010, the Royal Thai Army deployed tanks, snipers, and war weapons to disperse the thousands of Red Shirts protesters who had taken over the commercial center of Bangkok to demand democratic elections and an end to inequality. Key to this mobilization...

Urban planning and transportation management attempts to understand the growth and development of metropolitan areas and correspondingly plan a transportation system for that particular area or a city. Numerous issues are considered in this field like air pollution, traffic congestion, infrastructure, etc. This book...

It is possible to eliminate death and serious injury from Canada's roads. In other jurisdictions, the European Union, centres in the United States, and at least one automotive company aim to achieve comparable results as early as 2020. In Canada, though, citizens must turn...

On March 25, 1998, about 4:48 a m. eastern standard time, southbound Norfolk Southern Corporation (Norfolk Southern) train 255L5, which was en route to Fort Wayne, Indiana, struck eastbound Consolidated Rail Corporation (Conrail) train TV 220, which was en route to Columbus, Ohio. The...

This new reference work addresses both the maintenance and the upkeep of existing movable bridges, as well as the complete design of new movable bridges. Comprehensive coverage is provided on engineering design and actual construction technology used in building all major types of bridges,...

This manual has been developed to provide construction project personnel with information and guidance for field activities relating to materials. This manual complements the Standard specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects (FP). When the guidelines or directions set forth...

The program to land an American on the Moon and return safely to Earth in the 1960s has been called by some observers a defining event of the twentieth century, Pulitzer Prize-winning history Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr. even suggested that when Americans two centuries...

The advent of mass railroad travel in the 1800s saw the extension of a system of global transport that developed various national styles of construction, operation, administration, and passenger experiences. Drawing on travel narratives and a broad range of other contemporary sources, this history...

This book is my personal journey and reflections as an over the road truck driver with over 25 years and 3 million miles of experience. Included are pictures we've taken while on this great journey. Author: Ner PublishingISBN-10: 1088184219ISBN-13: 9781088184219Publisher: Ner PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/22/2023Pages:...

Emerging Paradigms in Urban Mobility: Planning, Finance and Implementation explains the types of new urban mobility planning paradigms that are emerging throughout the world, along with their potential to transform the transportation landscape. As half of the world's 7 billion people now live in...

Welcome to the Great White North as the King of Obsolete calls it. The King of Obsolete is known in Computer Land for his stories on his website and making a living with old style equipment. So he decided to put his stories into...