Riding Denvers Rails

Author : Kevin Pharris
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1614238952
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.59/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Riding Denver's Rails written by Kevin Pharris and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2013-03-12 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1872, the Mile High City embraced a new way to get around and eventually boasted one of the largest streetcar systems in the nation. Enjoy the varied stops the transit system made as it grew along with the city, from the early horsecars of the Denver Horse Railroad Company and the steam-powered Colfax Avenue Railway to the running cable cars of the Denver Tramway and the electric trolleys of the South Denver Cable Railway Company. Though the last of the city's streetcars were pulled from service in the 1950s, Denver continues to expand its modern public transportation system with today's growing Light Rail. Join Denver historian Kevin Pharris on a tour of the city's glorious transit past as well as the modern improvements that are getting people onto the rails once again.

Author : Christof Spieler
Publisher : Island Press
ISBN 13 : 1610919033
Total Pages : 266 pages
Book Rating : 4.36/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Trains, Buses, People written by Christof Spieler and published by Island Press. This book was released on 2018-10-23 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What are the best transit cities in the US? The best Bus Rapid Transit lines? The most useless rail transit lines? The missed opportunities? In the US, the 25 largest metropolitan areas and many smaller cities have fixed guideway transit—rail or bus rapid transit. Nearly all of them are talking about expanding. Yet discussions about transit are still remarkably unsophisticated. To build good transit, the discussion needs to focus on what matters—quality of service (not the technology that delivers it), all kinds of transit riders, the role of buildings, streets and sidewalks, and, above all, getting transit in the right places. Christof Spieler has spent over a decade advocating for transit as a writer, community leader, urban planner, transit board member, and enthusiast. He strongly believes that just about anyone—regardless of training or experience—can identify what makes good transit with the right information. In the fun and accessible Trains, Buses, People: An Opinionated Atlas of US Transit, Spieler shows how cities can build successful transit. He profiles the 47 metropolitan areas in the US that have rail transit or BRT, using data, photos, and maps for easy comparison. The best and worst systems are ranked and Spieler offers analysis of how geography, politics, and history complicate transit planning. He shows how the unique circumstances of every city have resulted in very different transit systems. Using appealing visuals, Trains, Buses, People is intended for non-experts—it will help any citizen, professional, or policymaker with a vested interest evaluate a transit proposal and understand what makes transit effective. While the book is built on data, it has a strong point of view. Spieler takes an honest look at what makes good and bad transit and is not afraid to look at what went wrong. He explains broad concepts, but recognizes all of the technical, geographical, and political difficulties of building transit in the real world. In the end,Trains, Buses, People shows that it is possible with the right tools to build good transit.

Author : Kevin Pharris
Publisher : The History Press
ISBN 13 : 9781609499150
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.58/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Riding Denver's Rails written by Kevin Pharris and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes bibliographical references (p. [137]-138) and index.

Author : Errol Lincoln Uys
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1135942293
Total Pages : 309 pages
Book Rating : 4.98/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Riding the Rails written by Errol Lincoln Uys and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2004-06 with total page 309 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Through letters and photographs, profiles teenagers who hopped the freight trains during the Great Depression in order to find adventure, seek employment, or escape poverty.

Author : Jay P. K. Kenney
Publisher : Fulcrum Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781555917371
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.72/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Great Road Rides Denver written by Jay P. K. Kenney and published by Fulcrum Publishing. This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Twenty-five fantastic road rides for creative cyclists in and around Denver.

Author : Rhonda Beck
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1625854943
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.40/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Union Station in Denver written by Rhonda Beck and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2016-02-08 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On June 1, 1881, Denver's Union Station opened as the largest structure west of the Mississippi. The station welcomed people from all walks of life, from pioneers and miners to U.S. presidents and Buffalo Bill Cody--and even royalty from abroad. It served as the center point for transporting cargo to Denver before the rise in popularity of air travel. Due to revitalization efforts, Union Station is the centerpiece of the nation's largest transportation hub and the pride of the city. Author Rhonda Beck explores the history and stories behind one of the Mile High City's most iconic historic landmarks.

Author : Robert Hurst
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1493002090
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.92/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Best Bike Rides Denver and Boulder written by Robert Hurst and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2013-07-02 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written for cyclists of all stripes, Best Bike Rides books offer a diverse array of scenic tours in and around some of America’s largest urban destinations. Road rides, rail trails, bike paths, and single-track mountain bike rides all get included. Most rides are in the 5 to 30 mile range, allowing for great afternoon outings and family adventures. Each book features 35-40 rides with color photos, maps, point-by-point miles and directions, and GPS coordinates of starting and finishing points.

Author : Shelli Timmons
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1439673403
Total Pages : 112 pages
Book Rating : 4.09/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Ghostly Tales of Denver written by Shelli Timmons and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2021-08-02 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ghost stories from the Mile-High City have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery! The haunted history of Denver comes to life--even when the main players are dead. Visit the state capitol and you may see a haunted head floating through the halls. Stop in at the Peabody-Whitehead mansion for any number of ghostly interactions. Or stroll along Market Street to see if the spirit of a young woman is again stealing people's shoes. Dive into this spooky chapter book for suspenseful tales of bumps in the night, paranormal investigations, and the unexplained; just be sure to keep the light on.

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 432 pages
Book Rating : 4.01/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Southwest Corridor Light Rail Transit Project, Arapahoe County, Denver County, Jefferson County written by and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Total Pages : 886 pages
Book Rating : 4.54/5 ( download)

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Download or read book US 36 Corridor Project, Denver, Colorado Metropolitan Area written by and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 886 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: