Transportation - General

Los Angeles Railway's Pre-Huntington Cars, 1890-1902: Interurbans Special 33 is a book written by Ira L. Swett that provides a comprehensive account of the early years of the Los Angeles Railway (LAR) system. The book focuses specifically on the pre-Huntington cars that were used...

As the environment becomes more fragile, existing transportation networks are more and more strained. Issues such as food miles and embodied energy in goods and products will become far more significant. Personal carbon quotas are likely to force a re-evaluation of our current lifestyles...

In the dynamic and volatile shipping industry, effective performance management is essential to an organization's success. This book is a practical guide to developing a holistic and comprehensive performance measurement and management system at managerial level in shipping organizations. Companies in the shipping industry...

The nation's interconnected network of highways, railroads, airports, pipelines, and waterways and ports is essential to most economic activity in the nation, enabling access by businesses and households to markets throughout the United States and the world. This report presents major highlights on freight...

According to new estimated by the Bureau of Transportation Statistics of the US Department of Transportation's Research and Innovative Technology Administration and the Federal Highway Administration, over 19 billion tons of freight, valued at $13 trillion, was carried over 4.4 trillion ton-miles in the...

What challenges do pedestrians and cyclists face in cities of the developing world? What opportunities do these cities have to provide for walking and cycling? Based on in-depth research conducted in Cape Town (South Africa), Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) and Nairobi (Kenya), this book...

The ultimate book of van travel inspiration featuring 200 out-of-this-world road trip adventures across Europe. Discover an epic collection of European journeys to take in your van featuring 50 first-person stories and a further 150 awesome ideas for trips that will take you from...

SITE DESIGN & ENGINEERING IS a Site Development, Construction Plans Preparation, and Permitting Guide. It assists in designing an optimized site development. The author's primary purpose is to provide much-needed residential and commercial site development guidance to property owners, developers, architects, engineers, students, and...

Transportation technologies in the field of unitization of goods, which culminated in the advent of containerization, have led to the subsequent development of intermodal transport featured by the integration of the following modes of carriage of goods: airways carriage, carriage by sea, inlands waterways,...

On November 12, 1995, at 0055 eastern standard time, a McDonnell Douglas MD-83, N566AA, owned by American Airlines and operated as flight 1572, was substantially damaged when it impacted trees in East Granby, Connecticut, while on approach to runway 15 at Bradley International Airport,...

To move large quantities of goods across the country and around the world, Americans depend on the Nation's freight transportation system-a vast network of roads, bridges, rail tracks, airports, seaports, navigable waterways, pipelines, and equipment. Today, U.S. households can buy fresh fruits and vegetables...

This book started its life as a study of people travelling between England and Rome from the Augustinian Mission until the close of the Anglo-Saxon period but that proved to be too limiting a subject, for two reasons. One was that so much of...

The Handbook for Model Railroaders by W.K. Walthers is a comprehensive guide for enthusiasts of model railroading. It covers everything from the basics of track planning and layout design to advanced techniques for creating realistic scenery and weathering models. The book is organized into...

There is currently considerable concern with limiting the growth of transport demand, the use of resources and related pollution. This book makes a major contribution to the debate on transport and the environment and is likely to become a benchmark against which new research...

212 pages and profusely illustrated with more than 600 illustrations diagrams and charts, size 8.25 x 10.75 inches. The primary focus of this manual is on the BMW 2500, 2800, 3.0 and Bavaria models including those equipped with fuel injection. However, it will also...

The first book to ever examine ancient Roman traffic, this well-illustrated volume looks in detail at the construction of Roman road, and studies the myriad of road users of the Roman Empire: civilians, wagons and animals, the cursus publicus, commercial use and the army....

This 1993 book examines the road haulage trade in England when it depended on horses and wagons, chiefly through the letters and papers of one of the largest firms which operated between the West Country and London in the early nineteenth century. Other documents...

With 50 illustrations of a variety of vehicles such as trucks, planes, cars, motorbikes, boats, bicycles ... will help your child explore a lot more about the outside world even inside the house.In addition, they can create new types of media by coloring according...

Long-Span Railway Bridge is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1868. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus...

""The Calcium Light Turned On By A Railway Trackman"" is a historical book written by John T. Wilson and published in 1902. The book contains valuable information for all railway employees, including historical facts and insights into the railway industry. The title refers to...

This book is a close examination of one of the longest enduring mysteries of the Great Lakes. On Tuesday December 7, 1909, the railroad car ferry Marquette & Bessemer No. 2. left Conneaut, Ohio, sailing into a brutal winter storm from which none would...

Congratulations on taking the bold step towards your Canadian dream! Your decision to immigrate toCanada marks the beginning of an exciting chapter filled with opportunities and possibilities. However, embarking on such a significant journey can feel overwhelming without the right guidance and support.Enter "Coming...

Blockchain and Supply Chain Management, Second Edition combines discussions of blockchain and supply chains, linking technologies such as artificial intelligence, Internet of Things, satellite imagery, and machine vision. The book examines blockchain's basic concepts, relevant theories, and its roles in meeting key supply chain...

This book details the organization and duties of the Light-House Board, and provides comprehensive information on the rules, regulations, and instructions of the Light-House Establishment of the United States. Including laws and circulars relating to the establishment, this book is an invaluable resource for...

This book is a historical document that outlines a plan for the reorganization of the Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fé Railroad Company. It provides insight into the challenges facing the company at the time and the strategies employed to overcome them.This work has been...

Inter-vehicle communication (IVC) systems based on wireless ad-hoc networks have the potential to provide increased automotive safety, to achieve smooth traffic flow on the roads, and to improve passenger convenience by providing information and entertainment. However, implementing IVC systems for widespread use also presents...

The histories of Florida's lighthouses by different authors, each an authority on a particular lighthouse. This book includes facts not covered in other books on Florida lighthouses such as dates of construction and operation, foundation materials, lighting equipment. Includes a preface by Wayne Wheeler,...

The completion of the Erie Canal in 1825 was a monumental achievement. Linking the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean, it transformed New York City into a hub of international trade, drove the rise of industrial cities in once sparsely populated areas, and accelerated...

Port Management and Operations your essential guide to port management in the twenty-first century. - Provides the reader with a complete understanding of total port activity - Enables managers working in specific areas of ports to see where they fit into the port's operation...

The Theory of Transportation is a book written by Charles Horton Cooley and published in 1893. It is a comprehensive study of the transportation industry and its impact on society. The book covers various aspects of transportation, including its history, economics, and social implications....

The Story Of The Tire is a comprehensive book written by the Goodyear Tire And Rubber Company, which provides an in-depth history of the tire industry. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of tire technology and...

On January 31, 2000, about 1621 Pacific standard time, Alaska Airlines, Inc. flight 261, a McDonnell Douglas MD-83, N963AS, crashed into the Pacific Ocean about 2.7 miles north of Anacapa Island, California.Author: National Transportation Safety BoardISBN-10: 1494796244ISBN-13: 9781494796242Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/21/2014Pages:...

A bold plan for the United States to regain the lead in infrastructure development through privatization and public-private partnershipsAmerica's infrastructure--its essential roads, bridges, ports, airports, power grids, and telecommunications systems--were once the pride of the nation and an example for the world. But now,...

On the farm fields of the late 1970s and early 1980s, the stakes had never been higher. The era marked one of the hardest economic environments of the twentieth century, and two of the world's toughest competitors were locked in a high-horsepower arms race...

Have you ever wondered how you, as an individual, can contribute to protecting our planet? Look No Further! With this simple guide, you can embark on a greener future. In this comprehensive guide, readers will discover actionable steps to reduce their environmental footprint and...

Tiger 747 tells the story of the Boeing 747 in service with the Flying Tiger Line, Seaboard World and Federal Express, with an individual history of the thirty-four jumbos operated. An in-depth historical essay covers the history of the airline, starting with the American...

This book has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten Alpha Editions has made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for the present and future generations. This whole book has...

About 7:00 a.m. on January 30, 2000, eastbound loaded CSX Transportation coal train V986-26 lost effective braking while descending a section of track known as "17-mile grade" from Altamonte to Bloomington, Maryland, and derailed 76 of its 80 "bathtub" high-side gondola cars when the...

On February 1, 1996, Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company freight train HBALT1- 31 derailed at milepost 60.4 near Cajon Junction, California. The conductor and the brakeman sustained fatal injuries; the engineer incurred serious injuries. A fire resulting from the derailment and subsequent...

On January 12, 1997, the Union Pacific Railroad unit freight train 6205 west derailedon the Union Pacific Los Angeles Subdivision, milepost 238.7, near Kelso, California. Whiledescending Cima Hill, the engineer inadvertently activated the multiple-unit engine shutdownswitch, which shut down all the locomotive units' diesel...

Written by leading experts in the field, this book offers an introduction to recent developments in port and hinterland strategies, operations and related specializations. The book begins with a broad overview of port definitions, concepts and the role of ports in global supply chains,...

Written by the great French engineer Andr? Chapelon, the man responsible for what were the world's most efficient and, on a pound for pound basis, most powerful steam locomotives ever built. Published in 1952, in this book Chapelon reviews in detail developments in the...

Author: Linda H. SittigISBN-13: 9798990788886Publisher: Literacy Framework, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/29/2024Pages: 122Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.38lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.26d

Who is a Yankee and where did the term come from? Join author Jim McNiven as he explores the emergence and influence of Yankee culture while traversing an old transcontinental highway reaching from the Atlantic to the Pacific -- US 20, which he nicknames...

Complete spare parts catalogue for the MG 1,5 Litre (1939)Author: G. MISBN-10: 3861951819ISBN-13: 9783861951810Publisher: Salzwasser-Verlag GmbhLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/14/2009Pages: 76Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.20lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.18d

The Railroads of the United States is a fascinating exploration of the impact of railroads on politics in the United States and Great Britain. The book examines the ways in which railroads influenced policies related to transportation, commerce, and economic development. This compelling work...

First published in 2009 as a volume in the NASA "Monograph in Aerospace History" series. This study contains photographs and illustrations.Author: Lane Wallace, Christian Gelzer, Nasa History DivisionISBN-10: 1780393105ISBN-13: 9781780393100Publisher: www.Militarybookshop.Co.UKLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/01/2011Pages: 118Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.64lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.25d

The book "The Railroad Builders," written by famous financial analyst John Moody, is an informative overview of the historic and revolutionary era of railroad growth in the United States. The book digs into the dynamic interaction of vision, engineering, finance, and ambition that powered...

The Brooklyn Bridge is an iconic symbol of the United States, and Abram Stevens Hewitt's classic account of its construction is a must-read for anyone interested in the story of this magnificent feat of engineering. Hewitt draws on contemporary sources and his own experience...

For courses in traffic engineering. Focuses on the key skills and understanding required for careers in traffic engineering Traffic Engineering, 5th Edition focuses on the key engineering skills required to practice traffic engineering. It presents both fundamental theory and a broad range of its...