Includes bibliographical references (pages 213-218) and index.
1. Issues facing local public transport -- 2. The variety of public transport -- 3. Urban rail -- 4. Local bus services -- 5. Bus and railway stations -- 6. Land use and public transport planning -- 7. Choice of local public transport technology -- 8. Choice of route for local public transport -- 9. Public transport and road traffic restraint -- 10. Integration of public transport services -- 11. Finance for local public transport -- 12. Public transport pricing -- 13. Politics of local public transport.