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    railroads, commuter trains became an important of the american history. Commuter train is also known as suburban train. Commuter trains help transport people from places to places. Many people use the commuter trains in their everyday live. It also created a change in the industry, and allowed humans to expand. The train became a way where people transport goods and resources in matter of days instead of months. As centuries goes on and with the advancement in technology, commuter trains have evolved

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    better transportation system and infrastructure the urban development will enhance at a faster pace. Public transportation takes a special place in city 's smooth functioning, since it offers mobility and access to people in accomplishing their daily tasks. Technological advancement and rise in incomes have made people to rely more on private mode of transport due to poor services by public transport agencies in India.

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    This public misconception is one reason politicians have been hesitant to raise the gas tax. According to the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy (ITEP), a 12.6 cent and 16.7 cent per gallon tax increase would be required to return the Federal gas and diesel

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    future holds if Texas develops high-speed train travel. The quicker train will allow tourists to travel between different cities without having to get on a plane to travel and without the hassle of dealing with airport security, parking, luggage transport, and lengthy layovers. High-speed travel on the Texas Central Railway system will support the economy as it has in Japan (Texas Central). The two cities can profit from the profit that is brought in from the development of the Texas Central Railway

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    Area in NSW. Anticipated to reach 500, 000 by the year 2031 from factors of urban sprawl, birth and migrants, the struggle to uphold Blacktown’s liveability is a crucial aspect in the demands of the futures security of individuals and the general publics ‘contentment which is also significant to sustain the expanding population. Effective management strategies that manage issues in relation to economics, environments and social aspects that ensure the advancements of economic prosperity, social stability

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    Transport or transportation is the movement of people, animals and goods from one location to another. Modes of transport include air, rail, road, water, cable, pipeline and space. The field can be divided into infrastructure, vehicles and operations. Transport is important because it enables trade between persons, which is essential for the development of civilizations. Transport infrastructure consists of the fixed installations including roads, railways, airways, waterways, canals and pipelines

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    Developments in transportation have been realized during the period of industrial revolution. Transportation development has been associated with improving economic developments and opportunities. Specific transportation technologies have been established and developed at every stage of societal development, with a wide range of far-reaching impacts. Some of the most common examples of economic development waves which were propelled by particular transportation technology, and brought about new social

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    finding and holding a job difficult. A person in need of a job may be unable to afford a car, since car ownership is so expensive, but they may need a car because of urban sprawl and inadequate public transit networks. But just how serious is the burden of car ownership, and how exactly does under funded public transit and urban sprawl contribute to the need to take on this burden? The costs of car ownership concern motorists greatly, so it isn't difficult to find information. AAA releases an annual

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    Transportation Issues in the Joplin Missouri Area and Their Effects Upon the Rural Population it Serves David Adams Western New Mexico University   Identified in this paper is the social issue of public transportation within the Joplin, Missouri area. The effects of this issue span gender, Joplin, Missouri is at the intersection of two of the busiest intersections in all of Missouri, I44 and Highway 71. Although this center for commerce is busy and growing, in many ways it still acts like the

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    INTRODUCTION Automation in transportation fare collection represents a major technological advancement in the history of urban public transportation. “The move toward changes in the technology and methodology of fare collection has indeed become the order of the day as older and larger transit systems search for more efficient collection, better revenue control and effective marketing technique” (Jones, 1985). The purpose of this project is to determine the feasibility of implementing different

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