- 19 Shocking Reasons Why Public Transportation Is Failing in 2024
The failure of public transport systems in 2024 is multifaceted, stemming from economic, technological, social, and political factors Issues such as underfunding, poor infrastructure, safety concerns, and the rise of ride-sharing applications must be addressed urgently
- 7 Problems of Urban Transport (Explained With Diagram)
Michael Thomson’s classic book Great Cities and Their Traffic (1977) provides a useful breakdown of the ways in which most people are dissatisfied with the transport systems of their cities He has given seven problems of urban transport, interrelated with each other as shown in Figure 5 2 1 Traffic Movement and Congestion:
- Why Doesn’t the U. S. Have Better Public Transportation?
Without good public transit options, commuters in the US are forced to rely on cars, degrading air quality, creating congestion and increasing the amount of greenhouse gasses in the atmosphere So why don’t we have better public transport?
- Why Is US Public Transport So Bad: Navigating the Challenges
Public transport in the United States, despite being a vital component of urban mobility, often falls short of expectations Commuters and experts alike have raised concerns about the inefficiency, unreliability, and limited coverage of public transport services in many US cities
- Why the US Sucks at Building Public Transit - VICE
American cities are facing a transportation crisis There’s terrible traffic Public transit doesn’t work or go where people need it to The cities are growing, but newcomers are faced with
- Unreliable Mass Transit and American Public Health
Missed doctor appointments, school tardiness, air pollution—a Johns Hopkins expert unpacks a new CDC report on access to transportation In a country of suburban sprawl and endless highways, most Americans need a car in order to complete such basic tasks as going to work, getting groceries, and seeing the doctor
- The real reason American public transportation is such a disaster - Vox
Although history and geography are partly to blame, there’s a deeper reason why American public transportation is so terrible European, Asian, and Canadian cities treat it as a vital public
- Major Challenges Facing the US Transportation System
Major injuries and fatalities from motor vehicle accidents are on the rise, including accident trends for commercial vehicles Since 2009, fatalities from accidents involving large trucks and buses have increased by 38% and continue to rise Climate change is on everyone’s mind, and rightly so
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