Download or read book Riding Denver s Rails written by Kevin Pharris and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2013-03-12 with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1872, the Mile High City embraced a new way to get around and eventually boasted one of the largest streetcar systems in the nation. Enjoy the varied stops the transit system made as it grew along with the city, from the early horsecars of the Denver Horse Railroad Company and the steam-powered Colfax Avenue Railway to the running cable cars of the Denver Tramway and the electric trolleys of the South Denver Cable Railway Company. Though the last of the city's streetcars were pulled from service in the 1950s, Denver continues to expand its modern public transportation system with today's growing Light Rail. Join Denver historian Kevin Pharris on a tour of the city's glorious transit past as well as the modern improvements that are getting people onto the rails once again.
Download or read book Trains Buses People written by Christof Spieler and published by Island Press. This book was released on 2018-10-23 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What are the best transit cities in the US? The best Bus Rapid Transit lines? The most useless rail transit lines? The missed opportunities? In the US, the 25 largest metropolitan areas and many smaller cities have fixed guideway transit—rail or bus rapid transit. Nearly all of them are talking about expanding. Yet discussions about transit are still remarkably unsophisticated. To build good transit, the discussion needs to focus on what matters—quality of service (not the technology that delivers it), all kinds of transit riders, the role of buildings, streets and sidewalks, and, above all, getting transit in the right places. Christof Spieler has spent over a decade advocating for transit as a writer, community leader, urban planner, transit board member, and enthusiast. He strongly believes that just about anyone—regardless of training or experience—can identify what makes good transit with the right information. In the fun and accessible Trains, Buses, People: An Opinionated Atlas of US Transit, Spieler shows how cities can build successful transit. He profiles the 47 metropolitan areas in the US that have rail transit or BRT, using data, photos, and maps for easy comparison. The best and worst systems are ranked and Spieler offers analysis of how geography, politics, and history complicate transit planning. He shows how the unique circumstances of every city have resulted in very different transit systems. Using appealing visuals, Trains, Buses, People is intended for non-experts—it will help any citizen, professional, or policymaker with a vested interest evaluate a transit proposal and understand what makes transit effective. While the book is built on data, it has a strong point of view. Spieler takes an honest look at what makes good and bad transit and is not afraid to look at what went wrong. He explains broad concepts, but recognizes all of the technical, geographical, and political difficulties of building transit in the real world. In the end,Trains, Buses, People shows that it is possible with the right tools to build good transit.
Download or read book Rails Around Denver written by Allan C. Lewis and published by Gremese Editore. This book was released on 2007 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At the height of America's post-Civil War expansion, Colorado Territory was a land of great hope and opportunity. Forged at the confluence of commerce and geography, Colorado became a state in 1876, and Denver, the Queen City of the Plains. To address the growing need for efficient transportation throughout the state, early railroads such as the Kansas Pacific and the Denver and Rio Grande were built in the 1870s. Serving all of these routes was the Denver Union Depot with its commodious dual-gauged tracks. These "steel roads" would become the region's economic lifeblood, hauling freight and passengers to the booming mountain mining towns, returning with ores for processing, and serving as the direct link for passengers and freight between the Rocky Mountains and the industrialized East.
Download or read book US 36 Corridor Project Denver Colorado Metropolitan Area written by and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 918 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Best Easy Bike Rides Denver written by Robert Hurst and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2021-04-01 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hidden in and around Denver are some great roads, trails, and bike paths that are fun to explore. Best Easy Bike Rides Denver describes 18 great rides in the metro area. With most rides between 5 and 30 miles—including road rides, rail trails, bike paths, and mountain bike rides—it’s easy to find an interesting place to ride. Each route includes complete directions, a map, a text description of the area you’ll be riding, and GPS coordinates of the start/finish point. Look inside to find: • Detailed maps and directions • Rides for everyone, including families • In-depth information about each ride, including length, terrain, traffic conditions, and road hazards • Interesting facts about each area
Download or read book Southeast Corridor Project Denver written by and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 510 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Riding the Real Amtrak Denver to DC written by Chip Deyerle and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-08-27 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a travelogue that details what a real trip on Amtrak is all about. The travelogue details what its like to travel by rail from Denver to Chicago then Chicago to Washington, D.C. But before you decide to set off on a rail journey which involves two overnights on board a train, there are certain things you as a rail passenger need to know before hand. How about making reservations? You need to know something about rail travel, including the trains you plan to rid, before you make your reservations. But there is more to it. Train travel is of course much slower than the airlines. That's because Amtrak doesn't have priority on its passenger runs. The trade off is that you won't have to wade through a bunch of people at the ticket counter; you won't have to stand in very longlines for the security check; you won't have very far to go to your train platform. Whether you elect a compartment, bedroom, or a comfortable reclining seat in Coach, you will have the ability to get up and move around the train while you are underway. More importantly, you'll be able to engage in conversation with other passengers during your trip. Of course meals are available in either the dining car or in the snack bar.AS you travel, you'll get to see America at it's best, right in your seat. But wait, there's more! Part of understanding Amtrak and the railroads, use of railroading terms are generally described in a glossary of terms and definitions. Worried about what along your route of travel? You'll find information about your route from start to finish. What to do in Denver is important for those not familiar with this area of the country. Likewise, there is a lot to see and do in Chicago and Washington DC as well. . Best of all, websites are listed for you to check out each of these major US. destinations. Whether its the beaten path or off the beaten path, Riding the Real Amtrak gets you where you want to go. Each travel leg of your journey on Amtrak features five valuable tips on topics learned by others. Now its your turn to find out about the real Amtrak. For more information, see www.paxrailtrip.com
Download or read book Best Rail Trails California written by Tracy Salcedo and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2008-10-14 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Comprehensive directory to the state's most popular rail trails. Each trail will receive a full trail profile, descriptive narrative, detailed information, and more.
Download or read book Seeing Denver written by American Sight-Seeing Car and Coach Company and published by . This book was released on 1903 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Best Bike Rides Denver and Boulder written by Robert Hurst and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2013-07-02 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written for cyclists of all stripes, Best Bike Rides books offer a diverse array of scenic tours in and around some of America’s largest urban destinations. Road rides, rail trails, bike paths, and single-track mountain bike rides all get included. Most rides are in the 5 to 30 mile range, allowing for great afternoon outings and family adventures. Each book features 35-40 rides with color photos, maps, point-by-point miles and directions, and GPS coordinates of starting and finishing points.
Download or read book South North Corridor Project Improvements to the Existing Urban Transportation written by and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 534 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book West Corridor Project Denver and Jefferson Counties written by and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 638 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Romance of the Rails written by Randal O'Toole and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: American transportation has undergone many technological revolutions: from sailing ships to steam ships; from passenger trains and urban rail transit to airplanes and automobiles. Normally, the government has allowed and even encouraged these revolutions, but for some reason the federal government is spending billions of dollars trying to preserve and build obsolete rail transit and passenger train lines, including high-speed trains that cost more but are less than half as fast as flying. O'Toole asks why passenger trains have been singled out -- and whether this policy makes sense. -- adapted from jacket
Download or read book Cite written by and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Trains Buses People Second Edition written by Christof Spieler and published by Island Press. This book was released on 2021-08-24 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Gets right to the point: put [transit] where the people are...The author combines detailed knowledge and a refreshing frankness...Keep this book within easy reach.” -Planning In some US and Canadian cities, transit has quietly been expanding and improving over the last few years, despite funding and ridership challenges. How do we assess the advances and failures of our current systems to move forward strategically and wisely? The first edition of Trains, Buses, People was dubbed “a transit wonk’s bible” and guided “a smarter conversation about urban transit” in the US. This second edition is fully updated and expanded to include eight Canadian cities and two new US cities (Indianapolis and San Juan, Puerto Rico). In Trains, Buses, People, Second Edition: An Opinionated Atlas of US and Canadian Transit, transit expert and “transportation hero” Christof Spieler provides a new section on inclusivity to help agencies understand how to welcome riders regardless of race, gender, income, or disability. Select cities include new maps overlaying transit and poverty data, and systems that have started construction since the first edition in 2018 have been added. Other new sections address network typologies, guideway types, station types, and fares. Spieler has spent over a decade advocating for transit as a writer, community leader, urban planner, transit board member, and enthusiast. He strongly believes that just about anyone—regardless of training or experience—can identify what makes good transit with the right information. In the fun, accessible, and visually appealing Trains, Buses, People, Second Edition: An Opinionated Atlas of US and Canadian Transit, Spieler shows how cities can build successful transit. He profiles the 49 metropolitan areas in the US and eight metropolitan areas in Canada that have rail transit or BRT, using data, photos, and maps for easy comparison. Spieler ranks the best and worst systems and he offers analysis of how geography, politics, and history complicate transit planning. He shows how the unique circumstances of every city have resulted in very different transit systems. Trains, Buses, People, Second Edition is intended for non-experts—it will help any citizen, professional, or policymaker with a vested interest evaluate a transit proposal and understand what makes transit effective. It shows that it is possible, with the right tools, to build good transit.
Download or read book Amarillo Flights written by Paul V. Chaplo and published by Texas A&M University Press. This book was released on 2021-08-16 with total page 403 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Visitors to Texas and New Mexico have marveled for centuries at the immensity of the Llano Estacado and the surprising contrast as, at the edges of the great mesa, the flat ground gives way suddenly to such spectacular formations as the Palo Duro and Caprock Canyons. In the introduction to Amarillo Flights, artist and naturalist Walt Davis chronicle the history of this region—what Paul Chaplo calls the “Llano Country”—and of those artists, mapmakers, and travelers who have tried in various ways to capture its spirit. Working in “the vast studio of the sky,” aerial photographer Chaplo has battled high winds, turbulence, dust, ice, near-miss bird strikes, wildfire smoke, and a host of aircraft problems to show the Llano Country from a place most of us will never be. Covering more than forty thousand square miles, he explores the incredible beauty and rich cultural history of the Panhandle and the surrounding landscapes, from canyons in New Mexico and Texas to hills and plains in Oklahoma. With the help of daring pilots, numerous aircraft, and a remarkably steady hand, Chaplo manages to capture in more than 100 striking photographs the shapes, textures, and colors of the rugged landforms that cannot be perceived fully from the ground. Sharing in his unique view from the southwestern sky, readers will experience from afar—and sometimes impossibly close—the sunlit canyons, storm-covered plains, and winding rivers cutting deep into the red earth that drew Chaplo to this region. For those who appreciate the Llano Estacado, Texas and Eastern New Mexico history, and landscape photography, this book provides a fresh and perception-challenging perspective.
Download or read book Fun with the Family Colorado written by Doris Kennedy and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2010-05-25 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Geared towards parents with children between the ages of two and twelve, Fun with the Family Colorado features interesting facts and sidebars as well as practical tips about traveling with your little ones.
