New Departures
rethinking rail passenger policy in the twenty-first century
$134.69
- Hardcover
344 pages
- Release Date
8 February 2002
Summary
North America faces a transportation crisis. Gas-guzzling SUVs clog the highways and air travelers face delays, cancellations, and uncertainty in the wake of unprecedented terrorist attacks. New Departures closely examines the options for improving intercity passenger trains’ capacity to move North Americans where they want to go. While Amtrak and VIA Rail Canada face intense pressure to transform themselves into successful commercial enterprises, Anthony Perl demonstrates how public policy …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780813122113 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0813122112 |
| Author: | Anthony Perl |
| Publisher: | The University Press of Kentucky |
| Imprint: | The University Press of Kentucky |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 344 |
| Release Date: | 8 February 2002 |
| Weight: | 640g |
| Dimensions: | 229mm x 152mm |
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Critics Review
“Well written and timely, New Departures provides excellent background from the current debate over the future of Amtrak and VIA Rail (in Canada).– Choice” – Choice
Lays out the best policy framework I have ever seen for making rail passenger investments. - TOM DOWNS
About The Author
Anthony Perl
Anthony Perl is associate professor of political science at the University of Calgary.
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