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1	Transit Maps of the World more books like this by Mark Ovenden, Mike Ashworth (Editor) Using glorious, colorful graphics, Ovenden traces the story of mass transit in this comprehensive collection of historic and current maps of every rapid-transit system around the world. see all copies from $11.70! new only from $11.70! \| SVS
2	Under the Sidewalks of New York: The Story of the Greatest Subway System in the World more books like this by Brian J Cudahy Since the first subway opened in 1904, the New York Subway system and its trains have provided millions of New Yorkers with cheap, fast, and remarkably reliable transportation. The New York subway system lacks the electronic complexity of such modern operations as the Washington, D.C. Metro or San Francisco's BART, and New Yorkers have few qualms ... see all copies from $2.90! new only from $15.81! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
3	Streetwise Boston more books like this by Streetwise Maps (Manufactured by) see all copies from $3.52! new only from $5.15!
4	The New Transit Town: Best Practices in Transit-Oriented Development more books like this by Hank Dittmar (Editor), Gloria Ohland (Editor) Transit-oriented development (TOD) seeks to maximize access to mass transit and nonmotorized transportation with centrally located rail or bus stations surrounded by relatively high-density commercial and residential development. New Urbanists and smart growth proponents have embraced the concept and interest in TOD is growing, both in the United ... see all copies from $27.80! new only from $31.04! \| SVS
5	Paris by Metro: An Underground History more books like this by Arnold Delaney, Geoffrey Smith (Photographer) Delaney's text is full of illuminating insights into hidden corners of the history of the world's most elegant city. The text is complemented by color photography that takes a slightly idiosyncratic look at Paris as well as giving a taste of the quintessential design and feel of the Metro system. see all copies from $8.05! new only from $9.60! \| SVS
6	Uptown/Downtown: A Trip Through Time on New York's Subways more books like this by Stan Fischler see all copies from $9.00! first editions
7	Transit Villages in the 21st Century more books like this by Micheal S Bernick, Robert Burke Cervero, Michael Bernick This is a guide to the new wave of "transit villages", communities that hug metropolitan rail systems in order to reduce "gridlock" and expedite growth. It shows how this new approach to urban development encourages community development, and includes case studies of successful transit villages. see all copies from $22.50! first editions
8	What's in a Name?: The Origins of Station Names on the London Underground more books like this by Cyril M Harris, PH.D. see all copies from $4.57! new only from $9.08!
9	Chicago surface lines; an illustrated history more books like this by Alan R. Lind see all copies from $18.97! new only from $132.95! \| first editions
10	Janes Urban Transport Systems more books like this by Chris Bushell (Editor) Fully revised and illustrated throughout, this book lists metro, light rail, commuter rail, bus, trolleybus, ferry and paratransit systems in over 400 cities worldwide. Information includes fleet size, routes, operating costs, service frequency, facilities for the elderly and disabled and contact details. Over 850 manufacturers, consultants and ... see all copies from $7.65! new only from $19.95!
11	London Transport Golden Jubilee Book, 1933-1983 more books like this by Oliver Green see all copies from $4.36! new only from $24.30! \| first editions
12	Horse-Drawn Cabs and Omnibuses in Paris: The Idea of Circulation and the Business of Public Transit more books like this by Nicholas Papayanis In this comprehensive study, Nicholas Papayanis explores the history of public transportation in Paris, placing it in the context of the city's urban and social development from the seventeenth century through the nineteenth. Regarding the idea of circulation as key to the definition of the modern city, Papayanis integrates an examination of this ... see all copies from $9.00! new only from $10.83! \| first editions
13	Cash, Tokens, & Transfers: A History of Urban Mass Transit in North America more books like this by Brian J Cudahy see all copies from $4.91! new only from $17.60! \| first editions \| SVS
14	Car Sick: Solutions for Our Car-Addicted Culture more books like this by Lynn Sloman The twenty-first century is gridlocked. Mass motorisation has ruptured community ties, bankrupted a nation of family shops, and bred a nation of obese children and adults. Politicians stumble from one transport crisis to the next. Lynn Sloman proposes a novel way forward - not through the big-bang civil engineering projects, but by getting people ... see all copies from $9.75! new only from $11.86! \| SVS
15	How We Got to Coney Island: Development of Mass Transportation in Brooklyn and Kings County more books like this by Brian J Cudahy, George M Smerk (Foreword by) Coney Island is the most famous seaside resort the world has ever known. This new book by transportation historian Brian Cudahy tells how a unique blend of enterprises emerged in the final years of the nineteenth century to connect Coney Island with the independent municipality of Brooklyn, with New York City, and, ultimately, with the rest of the ... see all copies from $15.00! new only from $22.79! \| SVS
16	New movement in cities. more books like this by Brian Richards see all copies from $2.70! first editions
17 view cover	The Urban Transportation Problem more books like this by John R. Meyer It is the purpose of this study, by integrating many different but relevant pieces of information, to help focus and expedite more congent discussions of urban transportation alternatives. In broadest context, an integrated set of data is presented on the forces that affect the demand for and supply of urban transportation services in order to ... see all copies from $1.99! first editions
18 view cover	Fodor's Amsterdam's 25 Best more books like this by Teresa Fisher The best kid-friendly, hands-on attractions--including juggling at the Circus Elleboog and cooking at the Kinderkookkaf--as well as adult favorite side trips to Delft and the heart of the bulb-growing region, the classic sights like the Van Gogh Museum, and great places to sample cheese, Indonesian rijsttafel, and contemporary Dutch fare all made ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.40! \| SVS
19 view cover	Computer-Aided Scheduling of Public Transport more books like this by Stefan Vo_ (Editor), Joachim R Daduna (Editor), Stefan Voa (Editor) This volume gives an overview on new theoretical approaches on computer-aided methods for strategic and operational planning in public transport. The papers of this volume cover the most important steps of the complete process of planning and operational control in public transport and public mass transit. Readers of this book obtain detailed ... see all copies from $91.19! new only from $97.30! \| first editions \| SVS
20	Managing Public Transit Strategically: A Comprehensive Approach to Strengthening Service and Monitoring Performance more books like this by Gordon J Fielding see all copies from $4.64! new only from $183.01! \| first editions
21 view cover	Urban Transit Systems and Technology more books like this by Vukan R Vuchic This is the only current and in print book covering the full field of transit systems and technology. Beginning with a history of transit and its role in urban development, this book proceeds to define relevant terms and concepts, and then present detailed coverage of all urban transit modes and the most efficient system designs for each. ... see all copies from $84.50! new only from $102.24! \| SVS
22 view cover	Driving Forces: The Automobile, Its Enemies, and the Politics of Mobility more books like this by James A Dunn, James A Dunn Jr To its critics, the automobile is a voracious consumer of irreplaceable energy resources, a leading polluter of the environment, and a destroyer of cohesive communities. The most outspoken opponents call for greater regulations and restrictions to ultimately replace the automobile as the country's primary means of transportation. But their ... see all copies from $2.87! new only from $34.48!
23 view cover	Highway Robbery: Transportation, Racism & New Routes to Equity more books like this by Robert D Bullard (Editor), Glenn S Johnson (Editor), Angel O Torres (Editor) Highway Robbery dispels a major myth that conceals enduring divisions in American life. While many people view the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as the end of government-sponsored discrimination in the United States, Highway Robbery confirms the obvious and ignored truth: equality in transportation has been established in name only. Case by case, ... see all copies from $10.42! new only from $11.14! \| SVS
24	Tracks, tires, and wires : public transportation in California's Santa Clara Valley more books like this by Charles S. McCaleb see all copies from $8.90! first editions
25	Urban Elites and Mass Transportation: The Dialectics of Power more books like this by Allen J Whitt, J A Whitt see all copies from $1.99! first editions

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