| The Transit Metropolis: A Global Inquiry | 
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Category: Book
Author: Robert Cervero
Publisher: Island Press
Studio: Island Press
Manufacturer: Island Press
Label: Island Press
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Paperback
Edition: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 480
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.8
Dimensions (in): 10 x 7 x 1
ISBN: 1559635916
Dewey Decimal Number: 388.4
EAN: 9781559635912
ASIN: 1559635916
Publication Date: October 1, 1998
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Product Description
Noted transportation expert Robert Cervero i ntroduces the concept of the ''transit metropolis'' - a region where there exists a workable relationship between transpor t systems and the urban environment. '
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Land Use and Transit Dependency October 25, 2007
This book is insightful in detailing the relationship between land use and transit services -- and views the relationship from several perpectives. Case study examples clarify the "transit first" and the "land use first" approaches to urban growth. The writing style is engaging and clear, accurate and helpful to understanding of the many factors involved in the transit/land use dichotomy.
inspiring and diverse May 7, 2007
I've been very pleased with this book for its analysis of a variety of different city types and its recognition that different cities require different types of transit to really make public transit viable there. From Copenhagen's trains connecting downtown to densely populated "fingers" of growth to Ottawa's busways and Curitaba's extremely innovative and economic system, this book provides enough real life examples to see how transit can be tailored to fit any city, and vice versa.
Exceptional July 10, 2005
You can't say enough about this excellent survey of modern transit. Expect this book to inspire you!
paradigm shifter February 7, 2005
4 out of 6 found this review helpful
I read this book a few years ago and it opened my eyes forever. Instead of moaning, "What will we do about all of these cars?" I have framed the question, "What the h. is wrong with the United States?" Prior to reading this book, I had only the faintest ideas about what democratic transit planning would look like on a large scale. The answer, Switzerland!
I was fascinated by the descriptions of actual, real life functioning public transportation in Singapore and Scandinavia. This Is REAL, People!
Unfortunately, after reading this book, I have developed the understanding that until we get things right with democracy, we will not get right with transit in the US. As long as our local governments are puppets of real estate developers, we will build our transportation infrastructure to suit their need to maximize profits, rather than the needs of the people who have to live in the cities for centuries to come.
Excellent book with broad scope. June 7, 1999
9 out of 11 found this review helpful
Cervero does an excellent job presenting each case study and its lessons with regard to urban transportation. He studies cities from the United State, Europe, Asia, and Latin America which makes the book especially valuable. He introduces and explains different types and categories of urban transportation alternatives and their respective benefits and drawbacks. Excellent book, worth reading.
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