In "My Kind of Transit," Darrin Nordahl argues that like life
itself, transportation isn't only about the destination, but the
journey. Public transit reduces traffic and pollution, yet few of
us are willing to get out of our cars and onto subways and buses.
But Nordahl demonstrates that when using public transit is an
enjoyable experience, tourists and commuters alike willingly hand
in their keys.
The trick is creating a system that isn't simply a poor
imitation of the automobile, but offers its own pleasures and
comforts. While a railway or bus will never achieve the quiet
solitude of a personal car, it can provide, much like a
well-designed public park, an inviting, communal space.
"My Kind of Transit" is an animated tour of successful
transportation systems, offering smart, commonsense analysis of
what makes transit fun. Nordahl draws on examples like the iconic
street cars of New Orleans and the picturesque cable cars in San
Francisco, illustrating that the best transit systems are uniquely
tailored to their individual cities. He also describes universal
principles of good transit design.
Nordahl's humanistic treatment will help planners, designers,
transportation professionals, and policymakers create transit
systems the public actually wants to ride. And it will introduce
all readers to delightful ways of getting from point A to point
B.
General
Is the information for this product incomplete, wrong or inappropriate?
Let us know about it.
Does this product have an incorrect or missing image?
Send us a new image.
Is this product missing categories?
Add more categories.
Review This Product
No reviews yet - be the first to create one!