Evaluation of light rail transit for Knoxville, Tennessee

Author

David Michael Webber

Date of Award

12-1991

Degree Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science

Major

Civil Engineering

Major Professor

Frederick J. Wegmann

Committee Members

Jack B. Humpherys, Arun Chatterjee

Abstract

This research attempted to forecast transit ridership through sketch planning analysis for a potential light rail transit system in Knoxville, Tennessee. The computer planning program Quick Response System II was used to estimate potential patronage on a transit system developed for study in this thesis. An economic analysis of the light rail transit system was used to predict the feasibility of LRT being implemented in the West Knoxville area. It was concluded that the ridership levels forecasted could not economically support the light rail transit system developed for Knoxville, Tennessee in this thesis.

Recommended Citation

Webber, David Michael, "Evaluation of light rail transit for Knoxville, Tennessee. " Master's Thesis, University of Tennessee, 1991.
https://trace.tennessee.edu/utk_gradthes/12556