Transit Street Design Guide, 9781610917476
Hardcover
The Transit Street Design Guide presents a new set of core principles, street typologies, and design strategies that shift the paradigm for streets, from merely accommodating service to actively prioritizing great transit. The book expands on the transit information in the acclaimed Urban Street Design Guide.

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  • Hardcover

    260 pages

  • Release Date

    14 April 2016

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Summary

The Transit Street Design Guide is a well-illustrated, detailed introduction to designing streets for high-quality transit, from local buses to BRT, from streetcars to light rail. Drawing on the expertise of a peer network and case studies from across North America, the guide provides a much-needed link between transit planning, transportation engineering, and street design. This is a vital resource for every transportation planner, transit operations planner, and city traffic engineer wor…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781610917476
ISBN-10:1610917472
Author:National Association of City Transportation Officials
Publisher:Island Press
Imprint:Island Press
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:260
Edition:2nd
Release Date:14 April 2016
Weight:953g
Dimensions:274mm x 210mm
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Critics Review

“The Transit Street Design Guide offers on-the-ground knowledge and proven ideas about how transit makes great streets. Cities of every size can use this indispensable template to create streets that support local businesses and strong neighborhoods while moving more people more efficiently.”–Seleta Reynolds, General Manager of the Los Angeles Department of Transportation and NACTO President“The NACTO Transit Street Design Guide is part of a movement of cities to put people and transit right where they belong, at the heart of city street design. It’s about a shift in mindset and recognizing priorities, from moving machines to moving people.”–Ed Reiskin, Director of the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency and NACTO President Emeritus

About The Author

National Association of City Transportation Officials

The National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) is a membership network that provides support and resources for city transportation officials in cities of all sizes.

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