The article presents an analysis of priority solutions for trams at a selected sequence intersections in Warsaw (Poland). An the literature has shown topicality this issue. A computer simulation model coordinated was constructed. Three test scenarios were designed: existing control system, new fixed-time and adaptive system with active priority. In process, detailed travel characteristics other...

The Zagreb 2020 earthquake severely damaged the historic centre of city. Most damage occurred on masonry residential buildings, many which are situated very close to tram track. Although traffic-induced vibrations generally do not affect surrounding they can be harmful buildings by a previous earthquake. Vibrations could contribute further propagation existing cracks. effect depends factors, on...

The LIFE SNEAK project, started in September 2021, aims at the reduction of noise from road traffic that mainly affects densely populated urban areas where and vibrations produced by tram overlap with traffic. Applicative measures will be designed tested a pilot case city Florence, such as low-noise vibration surfaces, life cycle costs comparable to those traditional reduce aiming obtain substa...

Abstract Why are railways mostly in the public sector? Interest rates define a time limit for markets. Projects with longer break-evens cannot be funded by business alone. Corporate ‘franchise’ arrangements overcome means of revenue guarantees which transfer risks to government. Innovations originate bottom-up private enterprise. Positive externalities create demand universal provision but scal...

This article addresses the shift of power that occurred in Ottoman Damascus as a result establishment its electricity and tramway network started operating 1907. The company, which ought to have been public, ownership Ottoman-Syrian investors, ended up being owned by Belgian consortium. central argument is Damascene elite families rationally refrained from risk establishing Electricity Company ...