Automated People Movers

GPTKB entity

Statements (38)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:transportation
gptkbp:advantage operates on schedule
high installation cost
increases safety
limited flexibility
reduces congestion
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:APM
gptkbp:category gptkb:transportation
people mover
automated guided transit
gptkbp:commonIn exhibition centers
downtown districts
large airports
gptkbp:example gptkb:AirTrain_JFK
gptkb:Las_Vegas_Monorail
gptkb:Orlando_International_Airport_APM
Detroit Metropolitan Airport Tram
Skytrain (Vancouver)
gptkbp:feature frequent service
driverless operation
fixed guideway
rubber-tired vehicles
short distance travel
automated control systems
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Automated People Movers
gptkbp:introducedIn 1960s
gptkbp:operatedBy automation
gptkbp:provides electricity
gptkbp:purpose move people efficiently over short distances
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:railway_station
automated guideway transit
shuttle train
gptkbp:usedIn airports
hospitals
theme parks
urban areas
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Linear_Induction_Motor_(LIM)
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7