Essays about: "light rail"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 22 essays containing the words light rail.

1. 16. Suburban retrofitting : a useful strategy for swedish urban planners?

   University essay from KTH/Urbana och regionala studier

   Author : Christoffer Jusélius; [2013]
   Keywords : suburban retrofitting; sweden; kungens kurva; densification; commercial areas; shopping malls; malls; Suburban retrofitting; sverige; kungens kurva; stadsplanering; förtätning; externhandelsområden; köpcentrum;

   Abstract : There is an on-going generational shift related to car culture, occurring in the developed world. After decades of increased driving, a decline can now be seen in twenty of the developed countries. Moreover, one out of five regional shopping malls in America is either dead or likely to fail within the next five years. READ MORE

3. 17. Oslo- Stockholm High Speed Railway: An up in the air project

   University essay from KTH/Urbana och regionala studier

   Author : Foster Dusseau; [2012]
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   Abstract : The objective of this paper is to shed a light on a High-speed Railway (HSR) study project in the corridor Stockholm-Oslo, and investigate the global context in which it has grown. Priority Project 12 (PP12), commonly named “The Nordic Triangle”, is a project within the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) program, a European program aiming at establishing an efficient transport network, for competitiveness and employment in Europe. READ MORE

4. 18. Wheel Wear Simulation of the Light Rail Vehicle A32

   University essay from KTH/Spårfordon

   Author : Ignacio Robla Sánchez; [2010]
   Keywords : wheel wear; light rail; train; simulation; vehicle model; wear chart; wheel flange; tread; rail profile; wheel profile.;

   Abstract : During the last decade, a novel methodology for wheel wear simulation has been developed in Sweden. The practical objective of this simulation procedure is to provide an integratedengineering tool to support rail vehicle design with respect to wheel wear performance and detailed understanding of wheel-rail interaction. READ MORE

5. 19. Bus Rapid Transit System and Road Safety - International Best Pratices, Evaluation and Improvement

   University essay from Institutionen för teknik och naturvetenskap; Tekniska högskolan

   Author : Wei Karlström Zhang; [2010]
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   Abstract : With the fast developing economy, the motorised level is rapidly getting higher, especially in Asian countries. As a result of this, urban traffic has become a serious problem that is doing harm to our daily life. Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system, as an effective solution, is being deployed worldwide. READ MORE

6. 20. Transit Oriented Development in North Temple : Towards a Sustainable and Walkable Community

   University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Sektionen för planering och mediedesign

   Author : Frida Kjäll; Sara Lindh; [2009]
   Keywords : Transit Oriented Development; TOD; Social Sustainability; Salt Lake City; North Temple; Walkability; Walkable Communities; Light Rail; Swedish and American Planning; Housing in US;

   Abstract : From June to August we had the opportunity to stay in Salt Lake City in Utah, US where the case of our study is taking place. During this time we were working on our thesis with office at the Planning Division in Salt Lake City. From September to December we have worked with completing our thesis in Karlskrona, Sweden. READ MORE