Note
College for Design and Social Inquiry
Member of
Contributors
Publisher
Florida Atlantic University
Date Issued
1975
Description
This is a study of intraurban rail rapid transit
systems in relation to possible implications for an urban
area over a period of 250 years. Two digital computer
simulation models using the DYNAMO computer language are
integrated to explore the results of assumed relationships
between intraurban rail rapid transit usage and an urban
area under highly pure conditions that are also assumed.
One computer simulation model is developed for use as a
rail rapid transit sector with Forrester's urban model and
is then integrated with the urban model as a sector.
The conclusions reached in the study are related
to the simulation results and state that an intraurban rail
rapid transit system may serve as a catalyst for an urban
area's revival under conditions where it is used in place
of automobiles to a high degree. However, it is also concluded
that the rail transit usage may need to be accompanied
by other specific policies in order to produce any tangible
long run changes in the urban area equilibrium conditions.
systems in relation to possible implications for an urban
area over a period of 250 years. Two digital computer
simulation models using the DYNAMO computer language are
integrated to explore the results of assumed relationships
between intraurban rail rapid transit usage and an urban
area under highly pure conditions that are also assumed.
One computer simulation model is developed for use as a
rail rapid transit sector with Forrester's urban model and
is then integrated with the urban model as a sector.
The conclusions reached in the study are related
to the simulation results and state that an intraurban rail
rapid transit system may serve as a catalyst for an urban
area's revival under conditions where it is used in place
of automobiles to a high degree. However, it is also concluded
that the rail transit usage may need to be accompanied
by other specific policies in order to produce any tangible
long run changes in the urban area equilibrium conditions.
Language
Type
Form
Extent
60 p.
Subject (Topical)
Identifier
13725
Additional Information
College for Design and Social Inquiry
Thesis (M.P.A.)--Florida Atlantic University, 1975.
FAU Electronic Theses and Dissertations Collection
Date Backup
1975
Date Text
1975
Date Issued (EDTF)
1975
Extension
FAU
FAU
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IID
FADT13725
Issuance
monographic
Organizations
Attributed name: Florida Atlantic University
Attributed name: College for Design and Social Inquiry
Attributed name: School of Public Administration
Person Preferred Name
CAHILL, RONALD MARTIN.
Graduate College
Physical Description
60 p.
application/pdf
Title Plain
RESEARCH ON THE IMPLICATIONS OF AN INTRAURBAN RAIL RAPID TRANSIT SYSTEM FOR AN URBAN AREA
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Origin Information
1975
monographic
Boca Raton, Fla.
Florida Atlantic University
Physical Location
Florida Atlantic University Libraries
Place
Boca Raton, Fla.
Sub Location
Digital Library
Title
RESEARCH ON THE IMPLICATIONS OF AN INTRAURBAN RAIL RAPID TRANSIT SYSTEM FOR AN URBAN AREA
Other Title Info
RESEARCH ON THE IMPLICATIONS OF AN INTRAURBAN RAIL RAPID TRANSIT SYSTEM FOR AN URBAN AREA