9780243109562 - Report on the Engineering and Operating Features of the Chicago Transportation Problem: Submitted to the Committee on Local Transportation of the ... E., Chicago, N... (2 resultados)

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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book is a comprehensive study of Chicago's transportation system, with a particular focus on the need for a unified and improved public transportation system. The author, a renowned expert in electrical engineering, was commissioned by the city to assess the existing system and recommend improvements. The book provides a detailed analysis of the city's transportation challenges, including inadequate terminals, outdated technology, and the need for a more equitable fare structure. The author presents a range of solutions, including the construction of subways, the adoption of electric conduit systems, and the implementation of a universal transfer system. The book also explores the broader social and economic implications of transportation, arguing that a well-functioning public transportation system is essential for the city's economic growth and prosperity and its overall quality of life. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.