{"product_id":"sustainable-mass-transit-challenges-and-opportunities-in-urban-public-transportation-paperback-9780128112991","title":"Sustainable Mass Transit; Challenges and Opportunities in Urban Public Transportation (Paperback \/ softback) 9780128112991","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eSustainable Mass Transit\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eChallenges and Opportunities in Urban Public Transportation\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cp\u003eA comprehensive overview of how to make global public transportation systems more energy efficient and less reliant on fossil fuels\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eThomas Abdallah (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780128112991\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 12 May 2017\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e230 pages\u003cbr\u003e22.9 x 15.1 x 1.6 cm, 0.34 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSustainable Mass Transit: Challenges and Opportunities in Urban Public Transportation\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Sustainable Mass Transit 2. Infrastructure, Facilities and Vehicles 3. Energy 4. Environmental Impacts 5. Sustainable Elements - Trains 6. Sustainable Elements - Buses 7. The Future 8. Construction - Environmental Mitigation 9. Environmental Management Systems 10. Final Concluding Remarks\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Transport planning \u0026amp; policy [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Transport planning \u0026amp; policy\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Transport%20planning%20\u0026amp;%20policy%20%5BRPT%5D%22\"\u003eRPT\u003c\/a\u003e], Transport industries [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Transport industries\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Transport%20industries%20%5BKNG%5D%22\"\u003eKNG\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Freshly Printed Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46649775685912,"sku":"9780128112991","price":89.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9780128112991_58b91a25-addf-40fb-a748-d84c4d4315ac.jpg?v=1694353261","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/sustainable-mass-transit-challenges-and-opportunities-in-urban-public-transportation-paperback-9780128112991","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}