This article explains where we are today concerning mass transportation. It takes an in-depth look at the past, present and future projections of passenger traffic by discussing the interstate highway, rail, air, and bus systems. It outlines transportation needs in both urban and rural areas, as well as discussing problems which will need to be solved in order to make mass transportation a viable alternative to the private automobile.


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    Title :

    Mass Transportation Alternatives: Air, Highway, Bus and Rail


    Additional title:

    Sae Technical Papers


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    International West Coast Meeting ; 1977



    Publication date :

    1977-02-01




    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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