Download or read book Hong Kong Mass Transport Study written by Freeman, Fox, Wilbur Smith, and Associates and published by . This book was released on 1967 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Land use Transport Planning in Hong Kong written by Harry T. Dimitriou and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-07-09 with total page 415 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 1998, this volume is certain to be the definitive work about the practice of land-use and transport planning in Hong Kong. Dimitriou and Cook explore the historical developments, current issues and problems, policy and planning responses and new directions. Hong Kong has experienced remarkable economic growth as the ‘Gateway to China’ and its land-use has become a model for other cities in the region and for China as a whole.
Download or read book Public Transport in Hong Kong written by Hong Kong. Transport Department. Public Transport Planning Division and published by . This book was released on 1987 with total page 86 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Keep a City Moving written by Liang-Huew Wang and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Recreational Public Transport in Hong Kong written by Hong Kong. Transport Department. Research and Development Section and published by . This book was released on 1977 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Application of the Hub Concept to Urban Public Transport in Hong Kong written by Tony Tan and published by Open Dissertation Press. This book was released on 2017-01-27 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This dissertation, "Application of the Hub Concept to Urban Public Transport in Hong Kong: a Case Study of North Point" by Tony, Tan, 陳屯尼, was obtained from The University of Hong Kong (Pokfulam, Hong Kong) and is being sold pursuant to Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 Hong Kong License. The content of this dissertation has not been altered in any way. We have altered the formatting in order to facilitate the ease of printing and reading of the dissertation. All rights not granted by the above license are retained by the author. Abstract: Abstract of thesis entitled Application of the Hub Concept to Urban Public Transport in Hong Kong: A Case Study of North Point submitted by TAN Tony for the degree of Master of Arts in Transport Policy & Planning at the University of Hong Kong in June, 2006 Just building new roads and infrastructures may not be a sustainable option for meeting the ever growing transport demand. Land and space required for constructing new transportation systems are limited whereas demand for transport is unending. A new era is born in the field of transportation planning and design, favoring a flexible approach of land-use planning and transportation management. Besides meeting transport demand, containing the usual transport related problems such as air pollution, noise and traffic congestion are other vital and implied mandates of modern transportation system. Moreover, the overall continuing dispersed physical configuration of a city brought about by redevelopments and scattered human settlements is an impediment to the design of transportation network. These problems lead to an application of innovative concepts like the 'hub & spoke system' and a 'trunk feeder concept'. This research attempts to appraise the application of the concept of 'hub transport' to designing a public transportation system which shall be effective in tackling the problems cited above. An attempt has been made in this research to apply the concept in a case study, taking North Point, a destination Hong Kong, as a 'hub location'. A survey was conducted to consider the perceptions and views of local commuters. The findings indicate that North Point is a befitting hub center and the present transport problems can be minimized by implementing a mixed pattern of transportation based on the hub concept. Judicious rationalizing of bus routes along with refurbishments of transport facilities like information display, directional signs and interchange information can go a long way to enhancing the livability and ambiance of North Point and also relieving transport problems, especially congestion. The recommendations advocate a substantial feeder role along with few strategically identified express routes for buses with railways (MTR), recognized to play the role of transport backbone. DOI: 10.5353/th_b3722501 Subjects: Urban transportation - China - Hong Kong Local transit - China - Hong Kong
Download or read book Public Transport in Hong Kong written by and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 81 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Fifty Years of Public Housing in Hong Kong written by Yue-man Yeung and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 487 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Hong Kong Buses written by Gary Seamarks and published by Amberley Publishing Limited. This book was released on 2020-01-15 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fascinating images, with some in full colour, of buses in the former British colony. Some redundant buses exported worldwide also feature.
Download or read book Regulatory Regimes for Public Transport Services in Hong Kong written by Yau-On Albert Su and published by . This book was released on 2017-01-26 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This dissertation, "Regulatory Regimes for Public Transport Services in Hong Kong" by Yau-on, Albert, Su, 蘇祐安, was obtained from The University of Hong Kong (Pokfulam, Hong Kong) and is being sold pursuant to Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 Hong Kong License. The content of this dissertation has not been altered in any way. We have altered the formatting in order to facilitate the ease of printing and reading of the dissertation. All rights not granted by the above license are retained by the author. DOI: 10.5353/th_b3194558 Subjects: Local transit - China - Hong Kong Paratransit services - China - Hong Kong Taxicabs - China - Hong Kong Bus lines - China - Hong Kong
Download or read book Boston in Transit written by Steven Beaucher and published by MIT Press. This book was released on 2023-03-07 with total page 586 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A richly illustrated story of public transit in one of America’s most historic cities, from public ferry and horse-drawn carriage to the MBTA. A lively tour of public transportation in Boston over the years, Boston in Transit maps the complete history of the modes of transportation that have kept the city moving and expanding since its founding in 1630—from the simple ferry serving an English settlement to the expansive network of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, or MBTA. The story of public transit in Boston—once dubbed the Hub of the Universe—is a journey through the history of the American metropolis. With a remarkable collection of maps and architectural and engineering drawings at hand, Steven Beaucher launches his account from the landing where English colonists established that first ferry, carrying passengers between what is now Boston’s North End and Charlestown—and sparing them what had been a two-day walk around Boston Harbor. In the 1700s, horse-drawn coaches appeared on the scene, connecting Boston and Cambridge, with the bigger, better Omnibus soon to follow. From horse-drawn coaches, horse-drawn railways evolved, making way for the electric streetcar networks that allowed the city’s early suburbs to sprout—culminating in the multimodal, regional public transportation network in place in Boston today. With photographs, brochures, pamphlets, guidebooks, timetables, and tickets, Boston in Transit creates a complete picture of the everyday experience of public transportation through the centuries. At once a practical reference, local history, and travelogue, this book will be cherished by armchair tourists, day-trippers, and serious travelers alike.
Download or read book A Review of the Public Transport Policy in Hong Kong written by Wing-Yiu Chan and published by . This book was released on 2017-01-26 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This dissertation, "A Review of the Public Transport Policy in Hong Kong" by Wing-yiu, Chan, 陳永耀, was obtained from The University of Hong Kong (Pokfulam, Hong Kong) and is being sold pursuant to Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 Hong Kong License. The content of this dissertation has not been altered in any way. We have altered the formatting in order to facilitate the ease of printing and reading of the dissertation. All rights not granted by the above license are retained by the author. DOI: 10.5353/th_b3194540 Subjects: Local transit - Government policy - China - Hong Kong Transportation and state - China - Hong Kong
Download or read book Cities Without Ground written by Adam Frampton and published by Oro Editions. This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hong Kong is a city without ground. This is true both physically (built on steep slopes, the city has no ground plane) and culturally (there is no concept of ground). Density obliterates figure-ground in the city, and in turn re-defines public-private spatial relationships. Without a ground, there can be no figure either. In fact, Hong Kong lacks any of the traditional figure-ground relationships that shape urban space: axis, edge, centre, even fabric. 'Cities without ground' explores this condition by mapping three-dimensional circulation networks that join shopping malls, train stations and public transport interchanges, public parks and private lobbies as a series of spatial models and drawings. These networks form a continuous space of variegated environments that serves as a fundamental public resource for the city. The emergence of the shopping malls as spaces of civil society rather than of global capital as grounds of resistance comes as a surprise. This continuous network and the microclimates of temperature, humidity, noise and smell which differentiate it constitute an entirely new form of urban spatial hierarchy. Air particle concentration is both logical and counterintuitive: outdoor air is more polluted, while the air in the higher-end malls is cleaner than air adjacent to lower value retail programs. Train stations, while significantly cooler than bus terminals, have only moderately cleaner air. Boundaries determined by sound or smell (a street of flower vendors or bird keepers, or an artificially perfumed mall) can ultimately provide more substantive spatial boundaries than a ground. While space in the city may be continuous, plumes of temperature differential or air particle intensity demonstrate that environments are far from equal.
Download or read book An Integrated Public Transport System written by Kwok-Kin Antonio Yiu and published by Open Dissertation Press. This book was released on 2017-01-26 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This dissertation, "An Integrated Public Transport System: a Casestudy of Hong Kong" by Kwok-kin, Antonio, Yiu, 姚國堅, was obtained from The University of Hong Kong (Pokfulam, Hong Kong) and is being sold pursuant to Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 Hong Kong License. The content of this dissertation has not been altered in any way. We have altered the formatting in order to facilitate the ease of printing and reading of the dissertation. All rights not granted by the above license are retained by the author. Abstract: Abstract of dissertation entitled "An Integrated Public Transport System - A Case Study of Hong Kong" Submitted by Yiu Kwok Kin Antonio for the degree of Master of Arts in Transport Policy and Planning at The University of Hong Kong in June, 2005 This dissertation will commence with a review on the existing public transport system in Hong Kong to establish its nature and extent as an integrated system. It will then examine the definitions and implications of an integrated public transport system in other parts of the world to compare with those in Hong Kong. On this basis, a discussion on the merits and demerits of the various integrated systems will be made, taking into account selected criteria and standards. Ultimately an optimum integrated system will be developed for Hong Kong to suit local conditions, including demographic, economic and prevailing policy aspects. The first part of the study will define aspects and values relating to integration of public transport. The aim is to consider and measure its advantages and disadvantages to achieve the community needs before planning the system. The second part of the study will give an overview of the existing public transport system in Hong Kong as well as the current steps to integrate different transport modes in Hong Kong. The experiences from Singapore and Australia will be reviewed to see if they are useful for Hong Kong in planning and implementation of integration. The third part will examine the feasibility of integration aspects, strategies and directions for integration of public transport in Hong Kong. Since railways and buses are the largest passenger carrying modes in Hong Kong, the closer coordination between them will benefit not only passengers but also the development of an integrated public transport system. The success depends upon to what extent of co-ordination between them. The fourth part will analyse challenges, impacts and benefits related to an integrated public transport system and will make recommendations on planning, development and promotion of integration. DOI: 10.5353/th_b3167532 Subjects: Transportation - China - Hong Kong
Download or read book Planning for Public Transport Accessibility written by Carey Curtis and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-05-05 with total page 327 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bringing together a comparative analysis of the accessibility by public transport of 23 cities spanning four continents, this book provides a "hands-on" introduction to the evolution, rationale and effectiveness of a new generation of accessibility planning tools that have emerged since the mid-2000s. The Spatial Network Analysis for Multimodal Urban Transport Systems (SNAMUTS) tool is used as a practical example to demonstrate how city planners can find answers as they seek to improve public transport accessibility. Uniquely among the new generation of accessibility tools, SNAMUTS has been designed for multi-city comparisons. A range of indicators are employed in each city including: the effectiveness of the public transport network; the relationship between the transport network and land use activity; who gets access within the city; and how resilient the city will be. The cities selected enable a comparison between cities by old world–new world; public transport modes; governance approach; urban development constraints. The book is arranged along six themes that address the different planning challenges cities confront. Richly illustrated with maps and diagrams, this volume acts as a comprehensive sourcebook of accessibility indicators and a snapshot of current policy making around the world in the realm of strategic planning for land use transport integration and the growth of public transport. It provides a deeper understanding of the complexity, opportunities and challenges of twenty-first-century accessibility planning.
Download or read book Public Transport Safety in Hong Kong written by Sing-Yip Cheng and published by . This book was released on 2017-01-27 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This dissertation, "Public Transport Safety in Hong Kong" by Sing-yip, Cheng, 鄭成業, was obtained from The University of Hong Kong (Pokfulam, Hong Kong) and is being sold pursuant to Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 Hong Kong License. The content of this dissertation has not been altered in any way. We have altered the formatting in order to facilitate the ease of printing and reading of the dissertation. All rights not granted by the above license are retained by the author. Abstract: Abstract of dissertation entitled Public Transport Safety in Hong Kong submitted by Cheng Sing Yip for the degree of Master of Arts in Transport Policy and Planning at the University of Hong Kong in June 2004 Despite the recent expansion in railway infrastructure, Hong Kong still relies heavily on the road-based public transport in which the franchised bus carries more than half of total public transport journey. Safety is always an important consideration in the operation of public transport. With the increasing trend of public bus accidents and related casualty, it signals the necessity and urgency for a systematic study of the bus safety improvement measures, with particular reference to the operating environment in Hong Kong. The study aims to obtain the public's opinion of service and safety of the franchised buses, with a particular focus on the users' perception in evaluating the service and safety performance, as well as their expectation on the safety improvement measures required. A review on the current safety measures being taken by the franchised bus companies was carried out. In the survey, a total of 896 questionnaires were completed. Respondents perceived the frequent location of accident on the bus vehicles is on the stairs and the door while the intended improvement area is on the seat and stairs. And they are willing to pay not more than 3 % on the fare to improve the safety services as provided by the franchised bus companies. A general conclusion supported by this study is that the safety improvement on franchised bus should not only fall on the franchised bus companies and Hong Kong SAR Government, the passengers as the users of public transport should also contribute both the financial and cooperation to achieve better safety performance. ii DOI: 10.5353/th_b3013016 Subjects: Bus lines - China - Hong Kong - Safety measures Bus lines - China - Hong Kong - Public opinion
Download or read book Development of Public Transport in Hong Kong written by Ming-ho Pang (Darwin) and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
