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Report of the Board of Experts to the Terminal Committee of the Board of Trustees as to Enlargement of Traffic Facilities of the Brooklyn Bridge: With ... Plan Submitted to the Board of Experts - Softcover

A. M. Wellington

 
9781528019668: Report of the Board of Experts to the Terminal Committee of the Board of Trustees as to Enlargement of Traffic Facilities of the Brooklyn Bridge: With ... Plan Submitted to the Board of Experts

Synopsis

This book is a late-19th century report on suggested improvements to the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City. The author, an engineer, lays out the results of a study commissioned by the bridge's trustees. The author argues that the existing cable railway system is inadequate for the bridge's needs and proposes a new circulating system of trains that can be operated more safely and efficiently. He envisions trains with increased seating capacity, and improved station layouts to facilitate passenger flow and reduce congestion. The report also includes an analysis of bridge traffic patterns to support the proposed changes. The author's insights on safety, capacity, and efficiency remain relevant to infrastructure projects today, making this a valuable historical document for engineers and urban planners.

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