Report on Rapid Transit Plans for the City of San Francisco (Classic Reprint): With Special Consideration to a Subway Under Market Street - Couverture souple

Michael Maurice O''shaughnessy

9780331696431: Report on Rapid Transit Plans for the City of San Francisco (Classic Reprint): With Special Consideration to a Subway Under Market Street

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ISBN 10 : 0331696436 ISBN 13 : 9780331696431

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

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Explore the planning and science behind San Francisco’s proposed rapid transit system. This authoritative study explains how a Market Street subway could reshape downtown travel, with careful attention to geography, climate, and future growth.

The report examines how topography, peak travel times, and connecting routes influence transit design. It covers proposed subway alignments, station spacing, and the balance between underground and surface service. Readers will see how engineers evaluate costs, financing, and the practical steps needed to start construction.

A look at why Market Street is the chosen corridor for the initial subway and how branches would connect to nearby streets.

Discussion of time savings, speed improvements, and the impact on downtown traffic and suburban commutes.

Details on construction approaches, expected station layouts, and long‑term plans for extension and integration with other transit modes.

Insights into financing, coordination with private utilities, and the process for determining project scope and timing.

Ideal for readers interested in urban planning, transportation history, and the early ideas that shaped San Francisco’s transit future.

This edition presents a focused view of rapid transit concepts and the decision-making framework used by city engineers in the early 1930s.

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�diteur: Forgotten Books
Date d'�dition: 2018
Langue: anglais
ISBN 10: 0331696436
ISBN 13: 9780331696431
Reliure: Broch�
Nombre de pages: 123
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Report on Rapid Transit Plans for the City of San Francisco (Classic Reprint)

Michael Maurice O'shaughnessy

Edit� par Forgotten Books, 2018

ISBN 10 : 0331696436 ISBN 13 : 9780331696431

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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book examines the plans for rapid transit in the San Francisco Bay Area in the early 20th century. The author presents a comprehensive look at the transportation landscape of the time, including population trends, business development, and the limitations of the existing streetcar system. Through detailed analysis, the author explores various solutions to the growing traffic congestion, such as subway construction, improved streetcar routing, and parking restrictions. The book's insights into the challenges and potential solutions of urban transportation during a period of rapid population growth and technological advancement remain relevant today, highlighting the enduring importance of thoughtful planning in addressing the transportation needs of modern cities. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9780331696431_0

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