In 2009 I was the John J Marchi Visiting Scholar in Public Policy at the City University of New York. These are my slides from the public Marchi lecture I gave there focusing on justice in distribution of transit services, with Manhattan getting the lion's share compared to the other borough.
Atlas Cars Of London - Hybrid Cabs In LondonAtlas Cars
Hybrid Cabs are the future of London's transport industry. They are not only more fuel efficient, they preserve the environment and significantly reduce carbon footprint responsible for spreading diseases.
London offers several transportation options including taxis, iconic red double-decker buses, and an extensive underground metro system known locally as the Tube. Walking is also a viable way to get around the city when the weather permits.
The document summarizes a presentation given by Mike Weston of Transport for London about hybrid buses and other environmental initiatives for London's bus network. It provides an overview of the large London bus network and current fleet. It then discusses trials of diesel hybrid and hydrogen buses, and their improved environmental performance over conventional diesel buses. The presentation addresses barriers and opportunities for deploying future low-emission bus technologies.
The document provides information on the top 5 railroads by global revenue and profits. Deutsche Bahn had the highest revenue of $37.7 billion and profits of $2.1 billion, ranking it first globally. SNCF of France ranked second in revenue with $27.4 billion and profits of $818 million. East Japan Railway ranked third in revenue with $22.7 billion and profits of $1.5 billion.
This document provides information about various modes of public transportation in London, including buses, the Underground metro system, rail networks, ferries, motorcycles, pedicabs, and trams. It notes that London has an extensive bus network and Underground trains run frequently. Oyster cards can be used on both systems. Transport for London operates the Underground and Docklands Light Railway. Ferries serve as water buses and motorcycles can be hired individually or in groups. Pedicabs, usually tricycles, are available for hire with passenger seating beside the driver. London once had an extensive tram system that has since been replaced with a new modern tram network.
Road transport is the most common means of land transport and includes public transportation like buses and taxis as well as private vehicles like cars, motorcycles, and trucks. It has advantages like speed, convenience, availability, low cost over short distances, and safety. However, it is less suitable for heavy goods, can be slower over long distances due to traffic, and causes pollution. Rail transport is better for carrying bulky goods over long distances and provides faster services, but has a fixed timetable and limited routes. Modern developments like pipeline transport and containerization allow efficient long-distance transportation of liquids, gases and standardized containers that can be transferred between transport modes.
London has an extensive public transport system administered by Transport for London (TfL). This includes the London Underground metro system, opened in 1863 with 270 stations and 11 lines; Tramlink, the city's tram network; over 6,800 bus routes serving 6 million passengers daily; various water transport services on the River Thames and canals; major airports including Heathrow and Gatwick; black cabs; and the Barclays Cycle Hire bike sharing scheme.
In 2009 I was the John J Marchi Visiting Scholar in Public Policy at the City University of New York. These are my slides from the public Marchi lecture I gave there focusing on justice in distribution of transit services, with Manhattan getting the lion's share compared to the other borough.
Atlas Cars Of London - Hybrid Cabs In LondonAtlas Cars
Hybrid Cabs are the future of London's transport industry. They are not only more fuel efficient, they preserve the environment and significantly reduce carbon footprint responsible for spreading diseases.
London offers several transportation options including taxis, iconic red double-decker buses, and an extensive underground metro system known locally as the Tube. Walking is also a viable way to get around the city when the weather permits.
The document summarizes a presentation given by Mike Weston of Transport for London about hybrid buses and other environmental initiatives for London's bus network. It provides an overview of the large London bus network and current fleet. It then discusses trials of diesel hybrid and hydrogen buses, and their improved environmental performance over conventional diesel buses. The presentation addresses barriers and opportunities for deploying future low-emission bus technologies.
The document provides information on the top 5 railroads by global revenue and profits. Deutsche Bahn had the highest revenue of $37.7 billion and profits of $2.1 billion, ranking it first globally. SNCF of France ranked second in revenue with $27.4 billion and profits of $818 million. East Japan Railway ranked third in revenue with $22.7 billion and profits of $1.5 billion.
This document provides information about various modes of public transportation in London, including buses, the Underground metro system, rail networks, ferries, motorcycles, pedicabs, and trams. It notes that London has an extensive bus network and Underground trains run frequently. Oyster cards can be used on both systems. Transport for London operates the Underground and Docklands Light Railway. Ferries serve as water buses and motorcycles can be hired individually or in groups. Pedicabs, usually tricycles, are available for hire with passenger seating beside the driver. London once had an extensive tram system that has since been replaced with a new modern tram network.
Road transport is the most common means of land transport and includes public transportation like buses and taxis as well as private vehicles like cars, motorcycles, and trucks. It has advantages like speed, convenience, availability, low cost over short distances, and safety. However, it is less suitable for heavy goods, can be slower over long distances due to traffic, and causes pollution. Rail transport is better for carrying bulky goods over long distances and provides faster services, but has a fixed timetable and limited routes. Modern developments like pipeline transport and containerization allow efficient long-distance transportation of liquids, gases and standardized containers that can be transferred between transport modes.
London has an extensive public transport system administered by Transport for London (TfL). This includes the London Underground metro system, opened in 1863 with 270 stations and 11 lines; Tramlink, the city's tram network; over 6,800 bus routes serving 6 million passengers daily; various water transport services on the River Thames and canals; major airports including Heathrow and Gatwick; black cabs; and the Barclays Cycle Hire bike sharing scheme.
Land transportation has played an essential role in human development and commerce. It began with humans and animals carrying goods but has advanced significantly with the invention of vehicles like cars, trucks, and trains. There are three main types of land transportation: road, inland waterway, and railway. Each has advantages - like door-to-door service for road and low costs for inland waterway - and disadvantages such as high investment needs for railway. Overall, efficient transportation is important for economic growth but challenges remain from outdated infrastructure and increasing demand.
New York City is the largest city in the United States, located in the state of New York. Over 8 million people live in the five boroughs - Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island. New York City was first settled by the Dutch in the early 1600s and was later taken over by the British. It has become a global center of business, finance, culture and tourism, with many iconic sites like the Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, Central Park, Times Square, and Rockefeller Center.
The document discusses 4 modes of transportation - land, air, sea, and space. Land transportation includes vehicles that move along the surface from one point to another. Sea transportation consists of vehicles that travel over, under, or through water. Air transportation refers to vehicles that stay off the ground as they move between points. Space transportation covers vehicles that operate outside of Earth's atmosphere.
The document discusses various modes of transportation that the author has experienced including train, bus, motorbike, bicycle, ship, and car. Their favorite forms are the bicycle for its low cost and lack of pollution, plane for its speed, and car for its flexibility to stop when desired. Most people in the author's city use public transportation like metro, train or bus for commuting, though some prefer cars or motorbikes due to perceived quicker travel times. The author believes cars are the most dangerous due to accidents from speeding and bicycles also pose risks from unsafe road behavior. Cars are considered the worst for the environment due to emissions, noise and air pollution, while public transit and bicycles are better alternatives.
This document outlines a multi-day unit plan on transportation for elementary students. Over the course of several lessons, students will learn about different modes of transportation including land, water, and air vehicles. Activities include matching transportation types to categories, crafting vehicles by hand, researching specific transports, creating timelines of transportation history, and presenting projects on transportation topics. The lessons incorporate standards around vocabulary, writing, social studies, and use videos to teach about the history and development of transportation over time.
This document discusses transport routing and vehicle routing problems. It begins by explaining that routing problems aim to find the best path for delivery vehicles between customers, though real problems are more complex with competing aims, uncertain costs, and variable conditions. Two general approaches are outlined: considering optimal routes regardless of roads, and finding shortest routes through actual road networks. The document then lists some specific routing methods, such as negotiations between parties or minor adjustments to previous plans.
Tourism and Transportation are inextricably linked. As world tourism increases, additional demands will be placed on the transportation sectors.
Source: C. Goeldner, Z. Cruz
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The document discusses the history and evolution of various means of transportation over time from ancient to modern times. It describes early land transports like chariots and carts pulled by animals and how they evolved into modern vehicles like bikes, cars, and motorbikes powered by engines. It also outlines the progression of sea transports from canoes to advanced ships powered by sails, steam, and diesel engines. The document concludes by categorizing different types of transports based on their use for land, sea, and air as well as for urban and intercity travel.
New York City, also known as The Big Apple, is made up of 5 boroughs: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, and Staten Island. Manhattan is the most densely populated and home to many skyscrapers, Central Park, the United Nations, and cultural attractions. Brooklyn is the most populous borough known for its diversity and distinct neighborhoods. Queens is home to two major airports and was formerly the site of Shea Stadium.
The document discusses various means of transport and communication. It covers different modes of transport including water, land, and air transport. Land transport is further divided into road and rail transport. Modes of transport mentioned include vehicles, watercraft, trains, trams, helicopters and more. The document also discusses different means of communication such as mass media like radio, newspapers and magazines as well as personal forms of communication including SMS, email, letters and postcards.
- The document presents information about various high-performance sports cars including the Ferrari Enzo, Ferrari F430, Maserati Quattroporte, Aston Martin DB7 and DB9, Pagani Zonda, Porsche 911, Lamborghini Gallardo and Murcielago, and the SSC Ultimate Aero. It discusses the features, specifications and history of each model.
Group 1 members are Akshay Samant (Roll No. 04) and Harshita Deotare (Roll No. 19). Transportation is the movement of items from one place to another and is crucial for logistics. It allows for the efficient movement of goods and impacts areas through its speed, costs, and capabilities. Different modes of transportation like rail, road, water, and air each have their own advantages and disadvantages.
London is the capital city of England and the United Kingdom, with a population of over 14 million people. It was founded by the Romans in 40 AD and named Londinium. Some of London's most famous landmarks include Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, Hyde Park, and Trafalgar Square. London has a well-developed public transport system including the iconic red double decker buses and the Underground, known locally as the "Tube".
This document outlines a kindergarten lesson plan on transportation. The objectives are for students to identify three modes of transportation (land, air, sea), categorize different types into the correct mode, and identify at least 5 types. Activities include role playing trips using different vehicles, sorting toys into transportation categories, setting up an outdoor roadway with signs, creating transportation graphs, and making posters of transportation pictures sorted by mode. The document also lists related books and online teacher resources.
The document is a series of word puzzles where the goal is to select the transportation-related word that does not belong in each grouping. It contains over 50 instances of groupings of 4 transportation words like boat, car, train, etc. and the task is to identify which one does not belong in each set.
Dahua provides a comprehensive guide on how to install their security camera systems. Learn about the different types of cameras and system components, as well as the installation process.
EV Charging at MFH Properties by Whitaker JamiesonForth
Whitaker Jamieson, Senior Specialist at Forth, gave this presentation at the Forth Addressing The Challenges of Charging at Multi-Family Housing webinar on June 11, 2024.
Implementing ELDs or Electronic Logging Devices is slowly but surely becoming the norm in fleet management. Why? Well, integrating ELDs and associated connected vehicle solutions like fleet tracking devices lets businesses and their in-house fleet managers reap several benefits. Check out the post below to learn more.
Land transportation has played an essential role in human development and commerce. It began with humans and animals carrying goods but has advanced significantly with the invention of vehicles like cars, trucks, and trains. There are three main types of land transportation: road, inland waterway, and railway. Each has advantages - like door-to-door service for road and low costs for inland waterway - and disadvantages such as high investment needs for railway. Overall, efficient transportation is important for economic growth but challenges remain from outdated infrastructure and increasing demand.
New York City is the largest city in the United States, located in the state of New York. Over 8 million people live in the five boroughs - Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island. New York City was first settled by the Dutch in the early 1600s and was later taken over by the British. It has become a global center of business, finance, culture and tourism, with many iconic sites like the Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, Central Park, Times Square, and Rockefeller Center.
The document discusses 4 modes of transportation - land, air, sea, and space. Land transportation includes vehicles that move along the surface from one point to another. Sea transportation consists of vehicles that travel over, under, or through water. Air transportation refers to vehicles that stay off the ground as they move between points. Space transportation covers vehicles that operate outside of Earth's atmosphere.
The document discusses various modes of transportation that the author has experienced including train, bus, motorbike, bicycle, ship, and car. Their favorite forms are the bicycle for its low cost and lack of pollution, plane for its speed, and car for its flexibility to stop when desired. Most people in the author's city use public transportation like metro, train or bus for commuting, though some prefer cars or motorbikes due to perceived quicker travel times. The author believes cars are the most dangerous due to accidents from speeding and bicycles also pose risks from unsafe road behavior. Cars are considered the worst for the environment due to emissions, noise and air pollution, while public transit and bicycles are better alternatives.
This document outlines a multi-day unit plan on transportation for elementary students. Over the course of several lessons, students will learn about different modes of transportation including land, water, and air vehicles. Activities include matching transportation types to categories, crafting vehicles by hand, researching specific transports, creating timelines of transportation history, and presenting projects on transportation topics. The lessons incorporate standards around vocabulary, writing, social studies, and use videos to teach about the history and development of transportation over time.
This document discusses transport routing and vehicle routing problems. It begins by explaining that routing problems aim to find the best path for delivery vehicles between customers, though real problems are more complex with competing aims, uncertain costs, and variable conditions. Two general approaches are outlined: considering optimal routes regardless of roads, and finding shortest routes through actual road networks. The document then lists some specific routing methods, such as negotiations between parties or minor adjustments to previous plans.
Tourism and Transportation are inextricably linked. As world tourism increases, additional demands will be placed on the transportation sectors.
Source: C. Goeldner, Z. Cruz
Message me if you want to have a copy of this presentation. Thanks.
The document discusses the history and evolution of various means of transportation over time from ancient to modern times. It describes early land transports like chariots and carts pulled by animals and how they evolved into modern vehicles like bikes, cars, and motorbikes powered by engines. It also outlines the progression of sea transports from canoes to advanced ships powered by sails, steam, and diesel engines. The document concludes by categorizing different types of transports based on their use for land, sea, and air as well as for urban and intercity travel.
New York City, also known as The Big Apple, is made up of 5 boroughs: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, and Staten Island. Manhattan is the most densely populated and home to many skyscrapers, Central Park, the United Nations, and cultural attractions. Brooklyn is the most populous borough known for its diversity and distinct neighborhoods. Queens is home to two major airports and was formerly the site of Shea Stadium.
The document discusses various means of transport and communication. It covers different modes of transport including water, land, and air transport. Land transport is further divided into road and rail transport. Modes of transport mentioned include vehicles, watercraft, trains, trams, helicopters and more. The document also discusses different means of communication such as mass media like radio, newspapers and magazines as well as personal forms of communication including SMS, email, letters and postcards.
- The document presents information about various high-performance sports cars including the Ferrari Enzo, Ferrari F430, Maserati Quattroporte, Aston Martin DB7 and DB9, Pagani Zonda, Porsche 911, Lamborghini Gallardo and Murcielago, and the SSC Ultimate Aero. It discusses the features, specifications and history of each model.
Group 1 members are Akshay Samant (Roll No. 04) and Harshita Deotare (Roll No. 19). Transportation is the movement of items from one place to another and is crucial for logistics. It allows for the efficient movement of goods and impacts areas through its speed, costs, and capabilities. Different modes of transportation like rail, road, water, and air each have their own advantages and disadvantages.
London is the capital city of England and the United Kingdom, with a population of over 14 million people. It was founded by the Romans in 40 AD and named Londinium. Some of London's most famous landmarks include Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, Hyde Park, and Trafalgar Square. London has a well-developed public transport system including the iconic red double decker buses and the Underground, known locally as the "Tube".
This document outlines a kindergarten lesson plan on transportation. The objectives are for students to identify three modes of transportation (land, air, sea), categorize different types into the correct mode, and identify at least 5 types. Activities include role playing trips using different vehicles, sorting toys into transportation categories, setting up an outdoor roadway with signs, creating transportation graphs, and making posters of transportation pictures sorted by mode. The document also lists related books and online teacher resources.
The document is a series of word puzzles where the goal is to select the transportation-related word that does not belong in each grouping. It contains over 50 instances of groupings of 4 transportation words like boat, car, train, etc. and the task is to identify which one does not belong in each set.
Dahua provides a comprehensive guide on how to install their security camera systems. Learn about the different types of cameras and system components, as well as the installation process.
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Implementing ELDs or Electronic Logging Devices is slowly but surely becoming the norm in fleet management. Why? Well, integrating ELDs and associated connected vehicle solutions like fleet tracking devices lets businesses and their in-house fleet managers reap several benefits. Check out the post below to learn more.
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Understanding Catalytic Converter Theft:
What is a Catalytic Converter?: Learn about the function of catalytic converters in vehicles and why they are targeted by thieves.
Why are They Stolen?: Discover the valuable metals inside catalytic converters (such as platinum, palladium, and rhodium) that make them attractive to criminals.
Steps to Prevent Catalytic Converter Theft:
Parking Strategies: Tips on where and how to park your vehicle to reduce the risk of theft, such as parking in well-lit areas or secure garages.
Protective Devices: Overview of various anti-theft devices available, including catalytic converter locks, shields, and alarms.
Etching and Marking: The benefits of etching your vehicle’s VIN on the catalytic converter or using a catalytic converter marking kit to make it traceable and less appealing to thieves.
Surveillance and Monitoring: Recommendations for using security cameras and motion-sensor lights to deter thieves.
Statistics and Insights:
Theft Rates by Borough: Analysis of data to determine which borough in NYC experiences the highest rate of catalytic converter thefts.
Recent Trends: Current trends and patterns in catalytic converter thefts to help you stay aware of emerging hotspots and tactics used by thieves.
Benefits of This Presentation:
Awareness: Increase your awareness about catalytic converter theft and its impact on vehicle owners.
Practical Tips: Gain actionable insights and tips to effectively prevent catalytic converter theft.
Local Insights: Understand the specific risks in different NYC boroughs, helping you take targeted preventive measures.
This presentation aims to equip you with the knowledge and tools needed to protect your vehicle from catalytic converter theft, ensuring you are prepared and proactive in safeguarding your property.