The purpose of this document has been to present the basic factors concerning urban transit, demand, technology, and usage. The object was not to solve a specific problem or evaluate a specific proposal or system. It is hoped that it will give the reader a better understanding of urban transportation -- why it occurs, how it may be modified, and, to some degree, how it is viewed by the individual citizen.
Over the past 20 years, California has made substantial investments in intra-metropolitan passenger rail infrastructure, expanding existing systems an...
Limited access to health care affects tens of millions of Americans daily, most of whom are identified as transportation disadvantaged – that is, un...
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