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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 $10.75! new only from $12.21! \| SVS
2	Taxi!: Cabs and Capitalism in New York City more books like this by Biju Mathew Drawing on conversations with the drivers themselves, "Taxi!" details both the pressures and triumphs of life behind the wheel. Mathew reveals in this highly readable, fast-paced survey of New York's taxi business, that just about everything has been dramatically altered except the yellow paint. see all copies from $4.89! new only from $15.63! \| SVS
3	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 $6.55! new only from $9.63! \| SVS
4	Trading Places: Europe's Finest Specialist Shops more books like this by Hattie Ellis, Jill Mead (Photographer) Trading Places is an evocative celebration of specialist shops, all in easy-to-reach destinations in Britain and Europe. In a world where out-of-town hypermarkets and homogenized high streets threaten to replace the personal and high-quality service that only small specialist shops can provide, this is a cornucopia of the most charming and ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.99!
5	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 $46.85! new only from $46.85!
6	Tunnel Visions: Journeys of an Underground Philosopher more books like this by Christopher Ross see all copies from $1.99! new only from $12.00! \| signed copies \| first editions
7	New York City Subway Trains more books like this by New York Tansit Museum, New York Transit Museum (Contributions by) Ride the subway down memory lane with pictures of such cars as: - the classic R32/R38, also known as the Brightliners- the traditional New York Subway Car that ran on every part of the IRT subway and was known for its speed and reliability- the famous BMT D-Type, the best-loved and most fun to ride BMT car with its distinctive appearance inside ... see all copies from $6.70! new only from $8.98! \| SVS
8	Tunneling to the Future: The Story of the Great Subway Expansion That Saved New York more books like this by Peter Derrick Because of rampant overcrowding that led to severely unsanitary conditions in New York City's labyrinthine tenement community on the city's Lower East Side, the subway system was doubled to encourage residence uptown and into the reaches of the outer boroughs. Here, the economic results of this huge project are explored. see all copies from $13.49! new only from $19.95! \| first editions \| SVS
9	Subwayland: Adventures in the World Beneath New York more books like this by Randy Kennedy To many of its 4.3 million daily riders, the New York subway system is a conveyance to be endured, not hymned. But this compendium of articles from "Tunnel Vision," Randy Kennedy's three-year column for the New York Times, does just that in dozens of fascinating vignettes about one of the city's greatest hidden wonders. Kennedy's remarkable ... see all copies from $4.95! new only from $6.99! \| SVS
10	Along the Way: MTA Arts for Transit more books like this by Sandra Bloodworth, William Ayres, Stanley Tucci (Foreword by) The authors conduct a tour through New York's underground museum of contemporary art, works commissioned by MTA Arts for Transit for the subway system. 200 full-color illustrations. see all copies from $10.30! new only from $13.94! \| SVS
11 view cover	Transport Revolutions: Moving People and Freight Without Oil more books like this by Richard Gilbert, PhD, Anthony Perl The lives of people around the world, particularly in developed countries, depend on relatively inexpensive movement of people and goods. Now, more than ever, the prospect of rising costs puts continuation of this transport dependence in question. Costs could rise significantly due to the needs to reduce pollution, reverse urban sprawl, enhance ... see all copies from $88.00! new only from $88.00! \| SVS
12 view cover	Rapid Transit Series Buses: General Motors and Beyond more books like this by Evan T McCausland The RTX (Rapid Transit Experimental) was a shock to the transit industry, and it wasn't until 1977 when the better-developed RTS bus became part of the Advanced Design Bus project and was the descendant of GMC's entry in the U.S. DOT's 'Transbus' project. The RTS is notable for its curved body and window panels and has become recognized as a ... see all copies from $21.28! new only from $24.91! \| SVS
13 view cover	Subway Memories more books like this by Camilo Jose Vergara New York City's first subway system officially opened on October 27, 1904, operating along a nine-mile strip from City Hall to 145th Street. Today, in its centennial year, the subway stretches for 685 miles and carries well over four million passengers each day. New Yorkers of every age, nationality, and income level -- -- from commuters and ... see all copies from $9.70! new only from $16.42! \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	Acceptability of Transport Pricing Strategies more books like this by J. Schade (Editor), B. Schlag (Editor) Several studies and research projects all over the world have considered transport pricing strategies as promising attempts to solve the urgent traffic problems in urban areas. However, empirical results have shown that public and political acceptability of such strategies is low. Until now, acceptance research in transport has occurred in ... see all copies from $51.00! new only from $51.00!
15 view cover	Streetwise: How Taxi Drivers Establish Customers' Trustworthiness more books like this by Diego Gambetta, Heather Hamill A taxi driver's life is dangerous work. Picking up a bad customer can leave the driver in a vulnerable position, and erring even once can prove fatal. To protect themselves, taxi drivers must quickly and accurately assess the trustworthiness of complete strangers. In "Streetwise, Diego Gambetta and Heather Hamill take this predicament as a ... see all copies from $10.66! new only from $15.36! \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	Take Back the Sky: Protecting Communities in the Path of Aviation Expansion more books like this by Dr. Rae Andre A layperson's guide to the political realities and community impacts surrounding the relentless expansion of commercial aviation in the United States. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $12.47! \| first editions
17	Moving Metropolis more books like this by Shelia Ortiz Taylor see all copies from $19.06! new only from $36.14! \| first editions
18 view cover	Applied Transport Economics more books like this by Stuart Cole * Fully updated third edition of an established transport textbook see all copies from $13.96! new only from $28.95! \| SVS
19 view cover	Road and Rail Transportation more books like this by Harriet Williams It is hard to imagine a world without the wheel see all copies from $5.87! new only from $7.99! \| SVS
20 view cover	Adv Modeling for Trans Operations more books like this by William H K Lam (Editor), Michael G H Bell (Editor) see all copies from $62.00! new only from $62.00! \| SVS
21 view cover	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) How We Got to Coney Island is the definitive history of mass transportation in Brooklyn. Covering 150 years of extraordinary growth, Cudahy tells the complete story of the trolleys, street cars, steamboats, and railways that helped create New Yorkas largest borough---and the remarkable system that grew to connect the worldas most famous seaside ... see all copies from $15.00! new only from $22.02! \| SVS
22 view cover	A New Deal for Transport?: The UK's Struggle with the Sustainable Transport Agenda more books like this by Iain Docherty (Editor), Jon Shaw (Editor) Comprising contributions from a range of experts, this volume offers a critical commentary on the government's sustainable transport policy. A critical commentary on the Blair government's sustainable transport policy and its implementation. Firmly rooted in an appreciation of the politics of this controversial field. Experts contribute up-to ... see all copies from $33.33! new only from $33.33! \| SVS
23 view cover	Urban Mass Transit: The Life Story of a Technology more books like this by Professor Robert C Post Relates how the technology of urban mass transit and society interact. see all copies from $39.95! new only from $47.75! \| SVS
24 view cover	The Great Society Subway: A History of the Washington Metro more books like this by Zachary M Schrag Whether trying to avoid the crawl along the Belt, the horrendous parking situation, or the stress induced by the ludicrous and inadequate street marking, Marylanders, Virginians, and folks from the nation's capital eschew the car and hop the Metro. Here Zachary M. Schrag tells the story of the Great Society Subway, from its foundings through to ... see all copies from $16.80! new only from $20.24! \| SVS
25 view cover	Constant Rider Omnibus: Stories from the Public Transportation Front more books like this by Kate Lopresti For your reading and riding pleasure, we bring you an anthology of the "Constant Rider" issues #1-7. Mass transit maven Kate Lopresti spins stories of fights, intoxicated passengers, fellow travelers' reading choices, and even impromptu bus stop singers. Detailing countless years of riding buses, trains, and planes, these pages will leave you ... see all copies from $2.49! new only from $4.38! \| SVS

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