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topos 126: public transport
This topos is all about public mobility. How can cities solve their individual mobility problems and which innovations will provide the solutions in the field of public transportation we all are so desperately waiting for. In this issue, we take a look at cities with pioneering concepts and examine what it takes for an excellent public transport system.
Mobility is an essential human need and a basis for economic growth. However, as a glance at the congested streets of many major cities around the world at rush hour shows, individual car traffic is not a suitable mobility concept for the future of our cities. Public transport can be a solution, but for it to be well received, it must not only be fast and reliable, but also socially acceptable. Get a free preview of our current issue – enjoy the read.
about topos
topos - The International Review of Landscape Architecture and Urban Design - focuses on landscape architecture as well as increasingly on architecture and urban planning. It sees itself as an interdisciplinary think tank aimed at addressing the challenges urban areas will face in future. The professional magazine strives to inspire planning practitioners, urban experts and professionals who shape the cities of tomorrow. Every issue of the periodical, that is published quarterly, is dedicated to a different topic and deals with a broad array of projects and planning work in countries all over the world.
Like Swiss Clockwork
The Swiss are the European rail champions. In no other country in the world do people travel more by train than in Switzerland. It is not only the dense rail network and tightly synchronized timetables that make the Swiss railroad an attractive mobility option, but also the reliability and punctuality of its rail operations. But this perfection comes at a price. Read more in the print issue or the ePaper.
Mobility in Paris
Paris is undergoing a fundamental transformation in mobility. With fewer cars and more bicycles, the French capital is on the right track. But there is still room for improvement, especially in the connections between the city centre and the suburbs. A review of the transport transformation in the French metropolis, current projects and future plans. Read more about it in the print issue or the ePaper.
Public Transit in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, the second-largest city in the United States of America, is a vibrant, diverse hub of cultural expression. Life in this sunny metropolis is defined, perhaps inextricably, by the personal automobile, which creates a range of urban inequities. Despite a currently limited mass-transit network, this article investigates LA’s history of rail and some recent strides toward a multimodal future. Read more in the print issue or the ePaper.