This page is dedicated to biweekly discussion.
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Topic:
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Transportation in China: Past, Current and Future
02.20.2011 - Sunday - Starts at 6:30pm - @143 Albany Street, Apt 014 - Lasts 75 -90 min - Snack and water provided
Reading Materials
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Call 617-800-4916, 高斐, when you need assistance upon arrival
1. The purpose of transportation (10-15 min)
Wiki Markup a) Human needs \[Fei\]
Wiki Markup b) Driving behavior \[Ying\]
2. Technology perspective (20 min)
Wiki Markup a) Available technical solutions and their pros and cons \[Rong and Benyue\]
Wiki Markup b) Comparison of different cities: are their choices good? Why? \[Rong\]
Case study: High speed railroad; electronic car
Wiki Markup 3. Economical perspective (20 min) \[Cuicui\]
a) Leverage and tradeoff: e.g. public vs. private
b) The impact on economy
c) Policy solutions
4. System perspective (15 min)
a) Urban planning
Wiki Markup b) Design of logistic system \[Cissy\]
c) How the previous aspects interact with each other?
5. Free Discussion (5-10 min)
Reading Materials
- The Past and Future of Global Mobility, 2010/11/10
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