Mass Transit

Mass transit allows for the transportation of many people at the same time. Whether by boat, train, or bus, mass transit has been an important part of American history for centuries. Since the introduction of the automobile into American life however, mass transit has often taken a back-seat to the perceived freedom and comfort offered by personal vehicles. But with the increase of environmental consciousness, traffic congestion, and the return of many suburban dwellers and businesses to cities, mass transit is making a come-back.

Trains are touted as the superstars of the mass transit renewal, playing a big part in urban and city-to-city transportation. Subways offer a fast and cheap way to get from place to place in cities where surface transportation can be hectic, slow, and even dangerous. Long distance trains spread out from cities like spider-webs, connecting urban centers to the surrounding suburbs and rural areas. And city-to-city trains offer fast and efficient transportation that has been improving exponentially with the continued development and expansion of high-speed rail. All of these trains not only increase the ease and speed with which people can travel from place to place, they also offer a far more efficient and environmental friendly alternative to individual combustion engine automobiles.

Using mass transit is easier than ever. There are a plethora of websites and apps that offer everything from strategies and advice on using mass transit to real-time updates of schedules and locations.

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