[sustran] Motorcycles and sustainable transport

[Dr.Rajeev Saraf]

Why motorcycles are inefficient in terms of road space usage:
PCU studies have shown that PCU value of a MC/SC is between 0.5 and 0.75 
depending on the % volume of SC/MC. Assuming capacity of MC/SC as 2 and 
that of car as 4, per psaaenger MC/SC take same amount or more of space.


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On Wed, 2 Jul 1997, Christopher Zegras wrote:

> Hi, 
> 
> Maybe you could explain why MTWs are more inefficient:  
> >>From the road space usage perspective 
> perhaps less efficient than full capacity bus systems but surely more
> efficient when compared to autos and other private four-wheeled motor vehicles?
> 
> Chris Zegras
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