The Auto-Taxi Future Urban Transport Concept: Design Response To Research
Price
Free (open access)
Transaction
Volume
49
Pages
13
Published
2000
Size
1,568 kb
Paper DOI
10.2495/UT000031
Copyright
WIT Press
Author(s)
R. Porst
Abstract
Description of a new transport system that meets changing needs, complements multi-modal travel and offers reduced impact is the focus of this study. The work consists of two main components: research into the current situation and design solution. Travel demand, current transport preference and related impacts are first discussed, followed by examples of measures to correct difficulties and consideration of influences that hinder change. Results of a local survey complete the supporting research. Key features of the proposed system and vehicle, as well as operating recommendations and parameters are presented as a solution to the findings. To conclude the article, relevance of this approach and recommendations for further work are briefly discussed. The study aims to promo
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