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Item A central exchange terminal/multi-use complex for the proposed lightrail transportation system, Denver, Colorado(Texas Tech University, 1982-12) Brownlie, Margaret AnnNot availableItem A high speed rail station for the Dallas/Ft. Worth metroplex(Texas Tech University, 1990-05) Raney, Max LangfordNoneItem Comparative analysis of mass transportation systems of Hubli, India, and Lubbock, United States(Texas Tech University, 2004-08) Bodapati, RadhakiranmyeeThe objective of this study is to analyze and compare the mass transportation systems in the cities of Lubbock, United States of America and Hubli, India and to decipher what one can learn from the other. The cities of Lubbock and Hubli are considered for the study because both are educational centers whose areas are comparable. Mass transportation is a significant component that serves the travel needs in most of the cities throughout the world. However, the usage of mass transportation systems is relatively high in developing countries, such as India, where the majority of the population cannot afford to own a car. The analysis presented in the thesis addresses the reasons why there is a large demand for mass transportation in Hubli, India and the lack of demand for mass transportation services provided by Citibus, Lubbock. The study takes into account two mass transportation service providers, Citibus, Lubbock and Kamataka Road Transportation Corporation (KSRTC), Hubli. The working systems of these two service providers are compared in terms of routes, financial performance and the services provided. Finally, recommendations provided are based on what one system can leam from the other with the aim of providing a sustainable mass transportation system.Item High speed Maglev station - Los Angeles(Texas Tech University, 1994-05) Stone, Anthony L.This book is all about becoming and being an architect. It could be said that it is both a period at the end of a long and fruitful educational experience and page one of what hopes to be a promising career in the field of architecture. It can also be looked upon as the final leg of a long journey that is about to come to a close. Now that I have come to the end, I reflect on the many long hours and find that it is difficult to imagine seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. Past projects and deadlines are only a memory, and past studios and lecture classes were only the precursor to the final studio - Thesis. The light can be seen but is still clouded by the ups and downs of the real experience. This book purposefully focuses on the issues encountered when a building is to be commissioned and built. Those issues are the key factors to the success or failure of any design. It could be said that this program is perhaps a checklist of data that must be understood thoroughly in order to successfully be able to design in any particular region or setting. This book is a breakdown of the important issues that are involved in my thesis project. The intent of this book is to formulate a thesis topic and to support it with appropriate data that relates to a specified site and context.Item High speed train terminal for Las Vegas(Texas Tech University, 1987-12) Thomas, Patricia LynnThe following program deals with the Las Vegas terminal. Studies and surveys were done to make sure that the market would be good for a super speed train system. The results show that the market is very good. Not only will more people be traveling between the two cities with the system, but many people who currently do travel this corridor will switch from current modes to the super speed train. After looking at several super speed systems, the German Transrapid Maglev looks to be the best bet in this situation. This system and it's advantages are discussed in greater detail in the pages following. This train system, like anything of equal or greater scope, will have many affects or impacts on the surrounding area. Many of these impacts are socio-economic impacts. These include: impacts on transportation, commercial development in the area, residential development in the area, jobs, and increased revenues. To maximise the positive effects of the system and the terminal on the Las Vegas area, the design of the terminal is highly critical. In designing this terminal, the architecture of the surrounding building as well as those throughout the city must be analyzed. As well as the architecture, the city itself, which has very unique qualities must be studied. This is done in the following pages. The architecture, as well as street layout, and general feel of the city are sufficintly studied. Along with this, environmental and site sutdies should be done. How the system affects the actual environment is very important. In this case, the Transrapid Maglev is highly compatable with the environment. The specific site to be used for the Las Vegas terminal is behind the Union Plaza Hotel, in the middle of downtown Las Vegas. The Las Vegas terminal will be more than just a terminal. It will be a huge complex filled with shops and resttaurants as well as the usual trains, docks, baggage and tickets. A wide variety of acctivities requires a wide variety of spaces. These spaces should be combined and divided not only by means of specific activity but also such things as private vs. public, high traffic vs. low traffic, and hierarchy of importance. Before any designing or building can be done cost estimates and financial planning need to take place. Once costs of the system are calculated out, a finacial plan can be put into action. In deciding on a finacial plan, actual revenues from the system/complex should be considered. In this case, revenues will come from passenger fares, freight, advertising, as well as revenue from the shops and buisnesses that the complex contains. Finally, before designing it is good to look at similar projects that have previously been done. Three stations/terminals are looked at; BART; Bay Area Rapid Transid; Grand Central terminal in New York; and King's Cross in London. In the respect of higher speed trains, BART is most similar to the Las Vegas project. Grand Central has different similarities. These are the shops, restaurants and the whole complex idea as well as being a focal point and gateway to the city. King's Cross is completely different from either BART or Grand Central. It is known more for it's engineering than it's architectural granduer. It does, however, show us the value of simplicity in design.Item Item Park Street Station: A Mass Transit Station for the People of Boston(Texas Tech University, 1988-12) Chamberlain, Daniel PNot Available.Item The role of mass transportation as an environmental planning alternative for wildland recreational areas(Texas Tech University, 1977-08) Jones, Tom WilliamNot availableItem "Transmetro": Synchronveyor System, Fort Worth, Texas(Texas Tech University, 1971-05) Masters, Larry BruceNot Available.