Transportation

ATRA promotes developing technologies such as Personal Rapid Transit (PRT), identifies problems and ways advanced systems can help solve them. Descriptions, studies (download, paper), videos, PRT Model Project, calendar, links.

Features history of Britain's early transportation system from the 18th century until present day. Topics cover canal building, railway construction and aviation developments. Includes photos and timelines.

Japan's first suspended monorail, built in 1970, 6.6km, 8 stations.

Originally opened in 1995, this system will be expanded to 6km in 2004.

Engineering firm offering the HighRoad Monorail System: 1 beam, 2-way traffic.

Information on the work of the man internationally called "The genius of steam", French engineer Andre Chapelon, designer of the most efficient steam locomotives ever built. Includes pictures and technical drawings.

Undertakes research into logistics and the supply chain. Services include consultancy and collaborating with private companies and public institutions.

Proposed dual mode, hybrid 4 wheel road and monorail vehicles, car and bus, drive on and off roads and atop overhead tracks as needed.