The document discusses the impending revolution brought about by autonomous vehicles, which are set to drastically change life, infrastructure, and societal norms. It outlines the technological advancements, potential societal impacts, and the transformation in mobility and productivity that self-driving cars promise. Additionally, it predicts changes in personal relationships with cars, urban planning, and various industries as they adapt to this new era of auto mobility.
Presentation on driverless cars by shahin hussan Shahinhussan
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This document discusses driverless car technologies including how cars will detect traffic lights using light sensors, technologies that enable fully autonomous systems like ABS and electronic stability control, and how vehicles will be controlled. It also covers cruise control, night vision, lane departure warning, adaptive high beams, self-parking, rear cameras, and automated guided vehicle systems. The goal of driverless cars is to reduce accidents by taking on driving tasks and allowing occupants to rest or focus on other things.
Richard Di Bona has over 24 years of experience as a transport consultant working in over 30 countries. He has expertise in demand forecasting, economic analysis, transport modelling, project management, and advising governments, developers and lenders. He has managed projects across various transport modes including rail, air, water, bus, and road. He is fluent in English with basic proficiency in other languages and has lived and worked extensively in Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
The document discusses a proposed personal rapid transit (PRT) system called METRINO for the city of Opole, Poland. It summarizes the challenges with public transportation, describes how PRT systems work and the key aspects of the METRINO system. It then presents the results of demand and feasibility modeling conducted for implementing METRINO in Opole in phases, finding that a 32.6km initial network could see ridership reach over 8,000 passengers per hour with an estimated capital cost of $5-10 million per km. The study concludes METRINO could provide a viable alternative public transit option for Opole.
The document discusses traffic and revenue forecasting models developed for a proposed expressway connecting Dhaka and Chittagong in Bangladesh. Over 1,000 scenarios were modeled to analyze impacts of the expressway under different configurations, alignments, toll rates and economic growth scenarios. Distributed values of time were estimated through multiple methods due to lack of revealed preference data. Speeds were addressed through multi-class assignment using vehicle-specific volume-delay functions. The models incorporated town interference impacts on different vehicle classes.
This document discusses the importance of using forecasting methods that are "fit for purpose" rather than solely relying on "state-of-the-art" techniques, especially in rapidly developing environments like many cities in India. It notes that state-of-the-art models from Western countries may not account for the unique conditions and lack of stable historical data in developing areas. The author advocates for simpler, transparent methods that clearly explain assumptions and limitations. Overall forecasts should evaluate multiple scenarios instead of just base cases, and emphasize learning from past mistakes to improve future forecasts.
CityRail2013_Di_Bona_131101_EngChi_hiddenslidesshownRichard Di Bona
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The document discusses extending the reach of metro systems through personal rapid transit (PRT). It outlines typical issues faced by metro operators, such as financial viability as cities grow. It then discusses public transport from the user's perspective, noting walking, waiting, interchange issues, onboard comfort and crowding. The document introduces PRT as a potential new solution, describing it as an automated, on-demand transit system. It distinguishes between first-generation PRT systems that rely on heavy guideways and MISTER, a proposed second-generation PRT that could address limitations of first-generation systems.
This document discusses smart transport solutions for smart cities. It begins by introducing the authors and their consulting firm, which has over 20 years of experience in transport projects. The document then critiques traditional approaches to public transport planning, which focus on infrastructure but overlook the passenger experience. It argues for a new approach called Personal Rapid Transit (PRT), which would provide direct, non-stop point-to-point travel in individual automated vehicles on an elevated guided network. This would offer passengers a more convenient and reliable experience without the need to transfer or interact with strangers. The document also discusses how PRT aligns with the needs of transport operators and cities by being affordable and easy to implement while reducing congestion.
This document discusses issues faced by mass transit operators and ways that personal rapid transit (PRT) could help address them. It introduces MISTER, a second-generation PRT system that uses lightweight, suspended pods and elevated track to navigate complex terrain cost-effectively while providing a higher-capacity service than first-generation PRT systems. MISTER pods could operate at speeds up to 70 kph, with a capacity of over 8,000 passengers per hour per direction of travel on a single track. This high performance combined with modular construction and a projected cost of $5-10 million per km of track position MISTER as a cost-effective solution to challenges in expanding mass transit systems.
ATRF2011_Di Bona Toll Roads Business Cycles 110927Richard Di Bona
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This document summarizes a study on how increases in price inflation and interest rates impact the risk profiles of toll road projects. It finds that under such conditions, the risks of delayed toll increases or needing to refinance increase more than anticipated. However, economic growth can increase demand and offset some risks. Risk simulation modeling showed higher volatility and financial failure rates when price inflation and interest rates increased substantially. The study supports the hypothesis that toll road risks change significantly during periods of rising inflation and rates.
This document discusses a new transportation technology called METRINO Personal Rapid Transit (PRT). It begins with an introduction to transport innovation and the challenges facing next generation infrastructure, including expanding populations, constrained resources, and increasing mobility demands. It then outlines key challenges for public transportation, such as the popularity of private vehicles, high capital and operating costs, and issues for users including accessibility, waiting times, interchange hassles, and journey reliability. The document proposes that PRT systems like METRINO could help address these challenges.
Richard Di Bona has over 20 years of experience in transport planning and modeling. He has extensive experience managing and developing transport models using software like EMME, Cube, TransCAD, and VISUM for over 25 cities. He has advised on projects for developers, governments, and agencies worldwide on feasibility, risk analysis, and performance enhancement. He is fluent in English with good Italian and has worked on projects in over 30 countries.
Challenges To Mass Transit Implementation And Methods To Support Project Viab...Richard Di Bona
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The document discusses the challenges of implementing mass transit systems in rapidly developing cities and methods to support project viability and success. It covers topics such as urban form and density, inter-modal integration, uncertainty in demand forecasting, value capture opportunities, and transport policy considerations. The author draws on examples from Asia and the Middle East to illustrate issues around legacy networks, institutional frameworks, and balancing social needs with mode shifting goals.
Institutional, Planning And Demand Risks For Urban Mass Rapid Transit ProjectsRichard Di Bona
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This document discusses three key risks for urban mass rapid transit projects: institutional risks, planning risks, and demand risks. It notes that multiple public agencies may be involved in transit projects and outlines potential issues with conflicting objectives or priorities between agencies. The document also emphasizes the importance of integrating different transit modes and lines through effective planning. Finally, it states that accurate forecasting of passenger demand is important to mitigate demand risks.
1) The global economic crisis has created a "triple whammy" for many developing nations by reducing remittance income, development aid, and food prices.
2) Remittances from migrant workers abroad accounted for up to 11.7% of GDP in countries like the Philippines in 2007, but are expected to decline as job opportunities shrink in East Asia and the Gulf due to the crisis.
3) Migrant workers in construction, services, and domestic work are particularly at risk of losing their jobs, which will decrease remittances and harm developing economies that rely heavily on this source of income.
Transport Modelling For Transport And Land Use Sustainability Lessons And C...Richard Di Bona
油
This document discusses challenges in transport modeling for rapid development environments. It notes that modelers often overestimate patronage and fail to account for uncertainties and changes in travel behavior that occur during development booms and busts. The document advocates for more rigorous before-and-after studies to evaluate model performance and identify areas for improvement. It also stresses the importance of considering adaptive expectations and the potential for development cycles when modeling emerging industries and major new transport infrastructure.
What Are The Key Risks Associated With Private Investment In Start Up Toll Ro...Richard Di Bona
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This document is a dissertation submitted by Richard F. Di Bona in partial fulfillment of the requirements for a Master of Business Administration degree from Henley Management College in 2006. The dissertation examines the risks associated with private investment in start-up toll road projects in developing East Asian economies. It begins with acknowledgements and declarations, followed by an abstract that outlines the hypothesis that the nature and extent of project finance risks for private stakeholders in East Asian toll roads will significantly change during a period of increasing price inflation and interest rates. The body of the dissertation includes a literature review, environmental analysis, questionnaire survey, risk simulation modelling, discussion, and conclusions that evaluate the hypothesis.
To gauge the overall health of your car look for these signs
Dashboard warning lights (like check engine, oil, or battery)
Unusual noises (squealing, grinding, knocking)
Strange smells (burning, sweet syrup, fuel)
Leaks under the car (oil, coolant, transmission fluid)
Poor fuel economy (using more gas than usual)
Vibrations or pulling while driving
This technical manual provides instructions for servicing. It contains sections on specifications, identification numbers, tools, component locations, schematics, theory of operation, operation and diagnostics, tests and adjustments, and repair. The introduction explains that the manual is intended for experienced technicians and contains product-specific information organized into relevant sections. Safety precautions are outlined, including proper use of protective equipment and safe work practices when handling batteries, pressurized fluids, and other hazards.
This document provides maintenance and repair instructions for a New holland
T4020 Deluxe - T4020 Supersteer - T4030 Deluxe -T4030 Supersteer - T4040 Deluxe - T4040 Supersteer -T4050 Deluxe - T4050 Supersteer TRACTORS SERVICE MANUAL systems Repair Manual. It details procedures for disassembling the transmission and torque converter components. This includes removing clutches, gears, shafts, bearings, seals and other parts. Illustrations demonstrate each step in the disassembly process. The document is part of a shop manual for servicing the T4020 Deluxe - T4020 Supersteer - T4030 Deluxe -T4030 Supersteer - T4040 Deluxe - T4040 Supersteer -T4050 Deluxe - T4050 Supersteer TRACTORSSERVICE MANUAL.
Daewoo doosan mega 250 v wheel loader operation and maintenance manualService Repair Manual
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Daewoo Doosan mega 250 v wheel loader operation and maintenance manual, This technical manual provides instructions for servicing. It contains sections on specifications, identification numbers, tools, component locations, schematics, theory of operation, operation and diagnostics, tests and adjustments, and repair. The introduction explains that the manual is intended for experienced technicians and contains product-specific information organized into relevant sections. Safety precautions are outlined, including proper use of protective equipment and safe work practices when handling batteries, pressurized fluids, and other hazards.
This document discusses issues faced by mass transit operators and ways that personal rapid transit (PRT) could help address them. It introduces MISTER, a second-generation PRT system that uses lightweight, suspended pods and elevated track to navigate complex terrain cost-effectively while providing a higher-capacity service than first-generation PRT systems. MISTER pods could operate at speeds up to 70 kph, with a capacity of over 8,000 passengers per hour per direction of travel on a single track. This high performance combined with modular construction and a projected cost of $5-10 million per km of track position MISTER as a cost-effective solution to challenges in expanding mass transit systems.
ATRF2011_Di Bona Toll Roads Business Cycles 110927Richard Di Bona
油
This document summarizes a study on how increases in price inflation and interest rates impact the risk profiles of toll road projects. It finds that under such conditions, the risks of delayed toll increases or needing to refinance increase more than anticipated. However, economic growth can increase demand and offset some risks. Risk simulation modeling showed higher volatility and financial failure rates when price inflation and interest rates increased substantially. The study supports the hypothesis that toll road risks change significantly during periods of rising inflation and rates.
This document discusses a new transportation technology called METRINO Personal Rapid Transit (PRT). It begins with an introduction to transport innovation and the challenges facing next generation infrastructure, including expanding populations, constrained resources, and increasing mobility demands. It then outlines key challenges for public transportation, such as the popularity of private vehicles, high capital and operating costs, and issues for users including accessibility, waiting times, interchange hassles, and journey reliability. The document proposes that PRT systems like METRINO could help address these challenges.
Richard Di Bona has over 20 years of experience in transport planning and modeling. He has extensive experience managing and developing transport models using software like EMME, Cube, TransCAD, and VISUM for over 25 cities. He has advised on projects for developers, governments, and agencies worldwide on feasibility, risk analysis, and performance enhancement. He is fluent in English with good Italian and has worked on projects in over 30 countries.
Challenges To Mass Transit Implementation And Methods To Support Project Viab...Richard Di Bona
油
The document discusses the challenges of implementing mass transit systems in rapidly developing cities and methods to support project viability and success. It covers topics such as urban form and density, inter-modal integration, uncertainty in demand forecasting, value capture opportunities, and transport policy considerations. The author draws on examples from Asia and the Middle East to illustrate issues around legacy networks, institutional frameworks, and balancing social needs with mode shifting goals.
Institutional, Planning And Demand Risks For Urban Mass Rapid Transit ProjectsRichard Di Bona
油
This document discusses three key risks for urban mass rapid transit projects: institutional risks, planning risks, and demand risks. It notes that multiple public agencies may be involved in transit projects and outlines potential issues with conflicting objectives or priorities between agencies. The document also emphasizes the importance of integrating different transit modes and lines through effective planning. Finally, it states that accurate forecasting of passenger demand is important to mitigate demand risks.
1) The global economic crisis has created a "triple whammy" for many developing nations by reducing remittance income, development aid, and food prices.
2) Remittances from migrant workers abroad accounted for up to 11.7% of GDP in countries like the Philippines in 2007, but are expected to decline as job opportunities shrink in East Asia and the Gulf due to the crisis.
3) Migrant workers in construction, services, and domestic work are particularly at risk of losing their jobs, which will decrease remittances and harm developing economies that rely heavily on this source of income.
Transport Modelling For Transport And Land Use Sustainability Lessons And C...Richard Di Bona
油
This document discusses challenges in transport modeling for rapid development environments. It notes that modelers often overestimate patronage and fail to account for uncertainties and changes in travel behavior that occur during development booms and busts. The document advocates for more rigorous before-and-after studies to evaluate model performance and identify areas for improvement. It also stresses the importance of considering adaptive expectations and the potential for development cycles when modeling emerging industries and major new transport infrastructure.
What Are The Key Risks Associated With Private Investment In Start Up Toll Ro...Richard Di Bona
油
This document is a dissertation submitted by Richard F. Di Bona in partial fulfillment of the requirements for a Master of Business Administration degree from Henley Management College in 2006. The dissertation examines the risks associated with private investment in start-up toll road projects in developing East Asian economies. It begins with acknowledgements and declarations, followed by an abstract that outlines the hypothesis that the nature and extent of project finance risks for private stakeholders in East Asian toll roads will significantly change during a period of increasing price inflation and interest rates. The body of the dissertation includes a literature review, environmental analysis, questionnaire survey, risk simulation modelling, discussion, and conclusions that evaluate the hypothesis.
To gauge the overall health of your car look for these signs
Dashboard warning lights (like check engine, oil, or battery)
Unusual noises (squealing, grinding, knocking)
Strange smells (burning, sweet syrup, fuel)
Leaks under the car (oil, coolant, transmission fluid)
Poor fuel economy (using more gas than usual)
Vibrations or pulling while driving
This technical manual provides instructions for servicing. It contains sections on specifications, identification numbers, tools, component locations, schematics, theory of operation, operation and diagnostics, tests and adjustments, and repair. The introduction explains that the manual is intended for experienced technicians and contains product-specific information organized into relevant sections. Safety precautions are outlined, including proper use of protective equipment and safe work practices when handling batteries, pressurized fluids, and other hazards.
This document provides maintenance and repair instructions for a New holland
T4020 Deluxe - T4020 Supersteer - T4030 Deluxe -T4030 Supersteer - T4040 Deluxe - T4040 Supersteer -T4050 Deluxe - T4050 Supersteer TRACTORS SERVICE MANUAL systems Repair Manual. It details procedures for disassembling the transmission and torque converter components. This includes removing clutches, gears, shafts, bearings, seals and other parts. Illustrations demonstrate each step in the disassembly process. The document is part of a shop manual for servicing the T4020 Deluxe - T4020 Supersteer - T4030 Deluxe -T4030 Supersteer - T4040 Deluxe - T4040 Supersteer -T4050 Deluxe - T4050 Supersteer TRACTORSSERVICE MANUAL.
Daewoo doosan mega 250 v wheel loader operation and maintenance manualService Repair Manual
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Daewoo Doosan mega 250 v wheel loader operation and maintenance manual, This technical manual provides instructions for servicing. It contains sections on specifications, identification numbers, tools, component locations, schematics, theory of operation, operation and diagnostics, tests and adjustments, and repair. The introduction explains that the manual is intended for experienced technicians and contains product-specific information organized into relevant sections. Safety precautions are outlined, including proper use of protective equipment and safe work practices when handling batteries, pressurized fluids, and other hazards.
This document is an operation and maintenance manual for a Daewoo wheel loader. It contains safety information and warnings, operating instructions, maintenance schedules and procedures. The safety section emphasizes avoiding unauthorized modifications to the machine, using caution around power lines, digging safely to avoid collapse, and other precautions.
Daewoo doosan mega 250 v wheel loader maintenance manual.pdf, This technical manual provides instructions for servicing. It contains sections on specifications, identification numbers, tools, component locations, schematics, theory of operation, operation and diagnostics, tests and adjustments, and repair. The introduction explains that the manual is intended for experienced technicians and contains product-specific information organized into relevant sections. Safety precautions are outlined, including proper use of protective equipment and safe work practices when handling batteries, pressurized fluids, and other hazards.
This document provides maintenance and repair instructions for a New holland T8.320 / T8.350 / T8.380 / T8.410 / Powershift Transmission Hydraulic systems Repair Manual. It details procedures for disassembling the transmission and torque converter components. This includes removing clutches, gears, shafts, bearings, seals and other parts. Illustrations demonstrate each step in the disassembly process. The document is part of a shop manual for servicing the T8.320 / T8.350 / T8.380 / T8.410 / Powershift Transmission.
This document is an operation and maintenance manual for a Daewoo wheel loader. It contains safety information and warnings, operating instructions, maintenance schedules and procedures. The safety section emphasizes avoiding unauthorized modifications to the machine, using caution around power lines, digging safely to avoid collapse, and other precautions.
CASE 440 Skid Steer Loader Service Parts Manual.pdf, This technical manual provides instructions for servicing. It contains sections on specifications, identification numbers, tools, component locations, schematics, theory of operation, operation and diagnostics, tests and adjustments, and repair. The introduction explains that the manual is intended for experienced technicians and contains product-specific information organized into relevant sections. Safety precautions are outlined, including proper use of protective equipment and safe work practices when handling batteries, pressurized fluids, and other hazards.