Document - Report, Robert Risson, "Problems in Passenger Transport in City Streets", May. 1954

Physical description

Printed extract - four pages 35 to 38 of an paper printed in Electrical Engineer and Merchandiser, May 15, 1954 titled "Problems in Passenger Transport in City Streets", by Robert Risson. Presented originally to Melbourne Division of the Institute of Engineers 13/4/1954.



Pages contained with in a manila folder and marked "Problems in Passenger Transport in City Streets" - (Extract from Electrical Engineer and Merchandiser - 15/5/54).



Looks at transport in Melbourne, its history, trams vs trolley buses vs buses, track costs, tram carrying capacity vs its cost vs buses, labour costs, traffic congestion, car parking, costs and fares, peak loads and staggering of hours. Has a graph showing passengers arriving or departing in peak hours and impact of staggered hours.

Inscriptions & markings

On front cover of folder - the AETA stamp and library number in red "4J14"

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