Transportation Resources (By Mode)
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Metro/Heavy Rail
Basic
Rail Transit Data by City
This site from the New Electric Railway Journal provides a listing
and description of all North American Metro rail systems.
Metro
Planet
A complete guide to North & South American Metro Rail systems,
including subways, els, peoplemovers, subte networks
FTA
New Starts Selection Criteria
If you've ever wondered just how much scrutiny the Federal Transit
Administration gives to new rail projects, look no further.
Light Rail
American
Public Transportation Association (APTA)
Non-profit international association of over 1,200 member organizations
including transit systems, academic institutions, state associations
and departments of transportation.
Light
Rail Now
One of the leading sources of information on light rail projects,
analysis, and commentary. This site also includes information on
trolley systems and inter-city rail projects.
Light
Rail Central
This site provides a listing of all light rail projects, descriptions,
photos, and light rail terminology.
Light
Rail Transit Association
Information and campaigning about better public transport through
trams, tramways, streetcars and light rail transit systems. Includes
photos, technical data, fact sheets, and comprehensive links.
Light
Rail/Commuter Rail Benefits
This paper, written by Mike Wyatt for the New Transportation Alliance,
offers invaluable arguments in support in rail investment.
LRT
News
This online publication is produced by the Transportation Research
Board.
Status
of North American Light Rail Projects
This site from Light Rail Central lists all light rail projects
in North America and provides descriptions.
Denver-lightrail.com
Interesting site showing businesses and attractions in close proximity
to Denver's light rail system.
NW
Virtual Transit Center
Exploration of Pacific Northwest light rail and trolley systems.
This
Is Light Rail Transit
The Transportation Research Board produced a great overview of LRT.
A great piece to give the layperson
Transit
Cooperative Research Program
Trolley
North
American Vintage Trolley Systems
Listing and descriptions of proposed and active trolley systems
in North America.
Railway
Preservation Resources
Consulting, research, conservation, restoration, and collection
management of vintage trolleys and railcars.
Los
Angeles Red Car Concept
North
Park Main Street Streetcar Project
Market
Street Railway
Dedicated to the preservation of the F-Line vintage streetcar service
in San Francisco
Friends
of Philadelphia Trolleys
NW
Virtual Transit Center
Exploration of Pacific Northwest light rail and trolley systems.
Portland
Vintage Trolleys
A look at historic Portland, Oregon trolleys, trolley system maps,
and current vintage trolleys in use.
Rochester
Trolley and Rail Corporation
A great site highlighting the need for trolleys in Rochester, New
York, and the benefits that they can have on the community.
Sugar
House Trolley
A proposed trolley line in Salt Lake City.
Aspen
Trolley
This site is dedicated to bringing back trolleys to Aspen, Colorado.
Highlights the economic importance of the trolley's return.
Light
Rail Now
One of the leading sources of information on light rail projects,
analysis, and commentary. This site also includes information on
trolley systems and inter-city rail projects.
Commuter Rail
Commuter
Rail in North America
A listing of existing commuter rail agencies and operators, and
selected facts and figures.
An
Introduction to North America's Commuter Rail Systems
There are 21 commuter rail systems in North America. This article
written by Matt Van Hattem for Trains magazine looks at
commuter rail in general and provides links to all 21 systems.
Inter-city Rail
Amtrak
National
Association of Rail Passengers
Midwest
High Speed Rail Coalition
Southwest
Rail Corridor Coalition
California
High-Speed Rail Authority
Florida
High Speed Rail Authority
Chicago-Toledo-Cleveland
Corridor Campaign
Light
Rail Now
One of the leading sources of information on light rail projects,
analysis, and commentary. This site also includes information on
trolley systems and inter-city rail projects.
Bus
American
Public Transportation Association (APTA)
Non-profit international association of over 1,200 member organizations
including transit systems, academic institutions, state associations
and departments of transportation.
Pedestrian & Bicycles
Transit
Cooperative Research Program
Active
Living by Design
Bicycling
& Walking to Healthy Communities (PPT)
Powerpoint presentation from Andy Clarke, Executive Director, Association
of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals.
Surface
Transportation Policy Project: Americans' Attitudes Toward Walking
and Creating Better Walking Communities
If you know of a link that should be added to this list,
please contact us at info@cfte.org.
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