A Systems Analysis of The Transportation Planning Process in the Washington Metropolitan Area
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Authors
Sing, Randall
Issue Date
1972
Type
Thesis
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en_US
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Abstract
It is my contention that the upheaval over scientism in the political
field is part of a recent movement designed to produce a reassessment
of the nature and order of national priorities. In line with this
change is an apparent shift in research from a substantial support of
pure research to a greater emphasis on the applied sciences that produce
quick and practical benefits to society. The Nixon Administration,
recognizing the urgent need to find solutions to the problems
plaguing America, has begun a $49 million project at the National
Science Foundation code-named RANN--for Research Applied to National
Needs. RANN supports a host of smaller programs aimed at
improving things like subways, cancer treatment, earthquake forecasts
and sewers. Thus, changes that stress practicality have already
been made to parts of U. S. science. It is my belief
that the systems approach is most appropriate for investigating the
District's planning process in transportation. The application of the systems approach to a general study of the Washington
Metropolitan Area's transportation problems may not reveal any
new factual material; however, it should facilitate a better understanding
of the complexities facing urban planners today.
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viii, 82 p.
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