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Sustainable Mass Transit
Challenges and Opportunities in Urban Public Transportation
Sustainable Mass Transit: Challenges and Opportunities in Urban Public Transportation examines the numerous types of mass transit systems, looking closely at all their key functions, including operations, maintenance, development, design, building and retrofitting. It examines the mitigation measures that reduce or eliminate negative environmental impacts, including green infrastructure, materials conservation, ecological conservation and other sustainable initiatives.

The book explores organizational best practices, environmental regulatory constraints and life-cycle assessments, describing which sustainable elements can be added while rehabilitating or expanding a mass transportation infrastructure or ancillary facility. The book concludes with a look at forthcoming sustainable initiatives that will enhance mass transit systems.

Sustainable Mass Transit Challenges and Opportunities in Urban Public Transportation 1st Table of contents:

 Chapter 1. Sustainable Mass Transit
Abstract
Introduction
Sustainability and Energy Use
Mass Transit
Growing and Revitalizing a City
The Four Categories of Commuting
Convincing People to Take Mass Transit
An International Ideology
The Human Element
Great Opportunities
Government Participation
Conclusion
Further Reading
Chapter 2. Infrastructure, Facilities and Vehicles
Abstract
Introduction
History
Train Infrastructure
Stations and Terminals
Signal and Communications
Line Equipment
Facilities
Light Rail Systems
Train Cars
Bus Service
Bus Depots
Bus Rapid Transit
Materials
Conclusion
Further Reading
Chapter 3. Energy
Abstract
Introduction
Fossil Fuels
Power Generating Plants
Electricity for Train Service
Diesel Fuel and the Internal Combustion Engine
Combustion and the Greenhouse Gas Effect
Financial Aspect of Energy in Mass Transit
Renewable Energy
Green Energy for Sale
Conclusion
Further Reading
Chapter 4. Environmental Impacts
Abstract
Introduction
The History of Impacts on the Environment
Noise and Vibration
Water Impacts
Challenging Material and Equipment
Refuse Removal and Disposal
Maintenance Shop Impacts
Bus Operation Environmental Impacts
Bus Depot Impacts
Visual Impacts of Mass Transit Infrastructure
Environmental Regulations and Management
Financial Impacts
Conclusion
Further Reading
Chapter 5. Sustainability in Train Rail Systems
Abstract
Introduction
Sustainability Assessment
Electrical Consumption Reduction in Train Operations
Regenerative Braking
Wayside Energy Storage
On-Board Energy Storage
Lighting
Light Emitting Diodes
Natural Lighting
Natural Ventilation
White Roofs and the Heat Island Effect
Solar Energy
Vertical Axis Wind Turbines
Environmental Mitigation
Noise and Vibration Mitigation
Customer Trash Recycling
Sensors, Timers, and Monitors
Conclusion
Further Reading
Chapter 6. Sustainable Initiatives for Public Bus Networks
Abstract
Introduction
Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel
Compressed Natural Gas
Biodiesel
Hybrid Buses
Historic Reduction
Electric Buses
Environmental Protection Agency Emission Standards
Bus Depots
Heat Recovery Units
Green Roofs
Rainwater Collection Systems
Strategic Initiatives
Conclusion
Further Reading
Chapter 7. Future Challenges and Sustainability Opportunities
Abstract
Introduction
All-Electric Bus Fleet
Electrical Energy Storage
Dedicated Renewable Energy
Groundwater Usage
Geothermal
Green Infrastructure
Climate Adaptation
Combinations
Intermodal Bike Sharing
Energy Saving Devices
Conclusion
Further Reading
Chapter 8. Environmental Mitigation of Construction Impacts
Abstract
Introduction
Environmental Review
Recycling
Beneficial Reuse of Excavated Soils
Landfills
Wetlands
Demolition Phase of Construction
Hazardous Waste
Construction Material With a Recycled Content
Environmental Impacts in the City
Conclusion
Further Reading
Chapter 9. Environmental Management Systems
Abstract
Introduction
Environmental Management Systems
Environmental Policy
Aspects and Impacts
Environmental Benefit Programs
Legal Environmental Requirements
National Environmental Policy Act
ISO 14001 Environmental Management System Standard
The Environmental Management System Fence Line in Mass Transit
Environmental Management System Team
Monitoring and Measuring
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
Envision
Environmental Training
Benefits of an Environmental Management System
Conclusion
Further Reading
Chapter 10. Continuous Sustainability in Mass Transit
Abstract
Sustainability
At the Forefront
Transit Oriented Development
The Mass Transit Business
Energy and Mass Transit
Facing the Challenges Ahead
Opportunities for Sustainability
Leadership in the Mass Transit Industry
The Federal Transit Administration Environmental Management Systems Training Program
Sustainable Return on Investment
Environmental Engineering
The Sustainability Professional
Mass Transit: A Sustainability Solution
Further Reading
Case Studies of Mass Transit Agencies
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transit Authority, Los Angeles, California
Bay Area Rapid Transit, San Francisco
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority, Northern California
Foothill Transit, Southern California
Big Blue Bus in Santa Monica, California
Tri Met, Portland Oregon
Sound Transit, Seattle
Sun Tran, Tucson Arizona
Utah Transit Authority
Champagne Urbana Mass Transit District
Chicago Transit Authority
The Kansas City Streetcar, Kansas City Missouri
Southeastern Pennsylvania Transit Authority, Philadelphia
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, Boston
Metropolitan Transportation Authority New York City Transit, New York City
International Mass Transport Agencies and Accomplishments
The Selected Case Studies
Appendix A. Glossary of Terms
Appendix B. Environmental Acronyms
Appendix C. Photos
Index

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