How can a RUF system be implemented?
In a city where congestion is a major problem and where the density is too low to be served by a train system, RUF rails can be placed along major arteries in the city as an elevated rail 4 m above ground, or at ground level but screened from the surroundings by a fence. Only few rails are needed, because the dual-mode RUF can drive 50 km along the normal roads. A two-way rail in the middle of a 4-lane highway will more than double the capacity of the highway. If many car owners convert to RUF, congestion will be significantly reduced. • How can a RUF system be financed? In a city with major congestion problems, the cheapest solution will be to implement a RUF system. The users will be willing to pay a relatively high price because they get: – a congestion free drive – short and predictable travel time – no transfer between transportation modes – high class comfort – privacy – no parking problems (if the RUF is public) – a good conscience because they create very little pollution As th
