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Public Transportation
Public transportation is a means of moving groups of people throughout a city, or even longer distances. Public transportation usually charges a fee, but are often a more efficient alternative to driving your own vehicle.
589 Questions
Are trams better than trains for the environment?
Trams are not bad for the environment, though if there a lot of them then sometimes
they can cause damage. It would be best not to use trams.
Where is Americas first subway built?
It was in Brigeport, Connecticut but it was called submarine sandwich shop
Why did Frank Sprague invent streetcars?
because he thought it would be nice for people to not have to walk!
What is the public transportation to the White Plains Airport?
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14 Fisher Lane, White Plains, NY 10603 914-328-1400 Rail Europe
44 S Broadway # 11, White Plains, NY 10601 914-686-1155 Westchester Express Airport Shuttle, Inc.
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What is the difference between an Australian train and a tram?
An Australian tram runs on tracks (like a train) that are in the middle of the road, which is also used by motor vehicles, and is powered by overhead electric power lines. Trains run on tracks which are usually separate from roads and are powered by diesel fuel,steam or eletricity from overhead cables.
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How many trams are there in London?
The total number currently in service is 260, though there are a further 10 that are not in use that remain maintained by London Transport in case they are re-opened again. In addition to these, there are about 15 old underground stations that have been abandoned or disused for many years, or whose construction was never completed. Some of these remain designated as emergency access points for train passengers to escape through, in the event of disaster.
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How fast do trams travel in blackpool?
well the approximate average for trams is around 30 mph but there is a gradual build up from 4 mph , 10 mph , 16 mph and so on.
If they were not underground they would be called a railway. they are put underground because the railways that run on the surface use up large tracts of valuable land. by putting them underground the land can be used for buildings.
What is the legal age for a child to use public transportation alone?
i believe that you can ride the bus by yourself when your able to manage it on your own without being scared. i usually see 8th graders and up ride a city bus by themselves
When was the first tram built?
Australia's first tramway was opened on the 23rd of December, 1861. It was horse-drawn and ran along Pitt Street, Sydney, from Redfern Railway Station to Circular Quay, and was capable of carrying up to 90 passengers. The tramway competed with local haulage businesses as a goods service as well as transporting passengers, who had previously used the earlier horse omnibus service which it had replaced. Although popular with passengers because of the smooth ride, it proved to be unpopular with other road users very quickly. The rails were manufactured in England and did not fit the wheels of the tramcars, so the rails were turned upside down to make a better fit. The rails subsequently protuded from the road surface, causing damage to the wheels of other vehicles. Constant protests led to the tramways closure in 1866. A steam tramway was introduced in Sydney in 1879.
How do you get from New York City to the Hamptons by public transport?
You can take the Hampton Jitney (a big Greyhound-type bus) or the LIRR (Long Island Railroad). See the Related Links below.
Why should we use public transportation?
The Rising Environmental Cost of Driving Alone
Transportation accounts for more than 30 percent of U.S. carbon dioxide emissions. According to the American Public Transportation Association (APTA), public transportation in the United States saves approximately 1.4 billion gallons of gasoline and about 1.5 million tons of carbon dioxide annually. Yet only 14 million Americans use public transportation daily while 88 percent of all trips in the United States are made by car---and many of those cars carry only one person.
Added Benefits of Public Transportation
Consider these other benefits of public transportation:
- Energy independence---According to Treehugger.com, if just one in 10 Americans used public transportation daily, U.S. reliance on foreign oil would decrease 40 percent.
- Safety---Riding a bus is 79 times safer than riding in an automobile, and riding a train or subway is even safer.
- Health---Studies have shown that people who use public transportation regularly tend to be healthier than people who don't, because of the exercise they get walking to and from bus stops, subway stations and their homes and offices.
- Cost savings---According to an APTA study, families that use public transportation can reduce their household expenses by $6,200 annually, more than the average U.S. household spends on food every year.
How does a cable car mechanism work?
•A cable runs continuously in a channel between the tracks, which are located just below the street. The cable is controlled at a central station, and usually moves about 9 miles (14-5 kilometers) per hour. On the underside of each cable car is an attachment called a "grip." When the car operator pulls a lever, the grip latches onto the moving cable and is pulled along. When the operator releases the lever, the grip disconnects from the cable. The car comes to a halt when the operator applies the brakes. Also called an endless ropeway
Why was the Mexico City subway built?
I guess you mean the new subway line (Linea 12), as the subway or metro has already been running since 1969. It will connect the metro grid to the southeastern communities of greater Mexico City, including Culhuacan, Tlaltenco and Tlahuac and relieving the Mexico City road system of some 450,000 travelers each day.
How many subways systems are there in the world?
The Rapid Transit systems of the metropolitan areas of the following 14 U.S. cities include underground service. They are listed in chronological order by when their first underground service began.
- Boston, Massachusetts - 1 September 1897
- New York, New York - 27 October 1904
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - 1906
- Newark, New Jersey - 26 May 1935 *
- Chicago, Illinois - 17 October 1943
- Cleveland, Ohio - 15 March 1955
- San Francisco, California - 11 September 1972
- Washington, District of Columbia - 27 March 1976
- Atlanta, Georgia - 30 June 1979
- Baltimore, Maryland - 21 November 1983
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania - 15 April 1984
- Buffalo, New York - 1984
- Los Angeles, California - 14 July 1990
- Seattle, Washington - 15 September 1990 (rail service added in 2007)
* The Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH), a service connecting New York City and Newark, New Jersey via a rail tunnel under the Hudson River, began service on 25 February 1908.
The first transportation tunnel in the United States was the Auburn Tunnel. It was a canal tunnel near Auburn, Pennsylvania built for the Schuylkill Canal. It was opened in 1821 and closed in 1857.
Yes, various cities across the USA have such systems, and many have constructed lines to preserve railway heritage. However, the systems are called "streetcars" or "trolleys", since the term "tram" in the USA is used to denote aerial cable cars.
I think that they were made as a new form of public transportation, so that people hat a steady relyable form of transportation that wouldn't get stuck in traffic. Its also cheaper than a subway.
