How does transportation affect us?

Transportation affects the quality of people's lives in many ways: Transportation is an essential activity that provides access services and activities, such as education, employment, shopping, and social events.



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Public Transportation Provides Economic Opportunities Every $1 billion invested in public transportation supports and creates approximately 50,000 jobs. Every $10 million in capital investment in public transportation yields $30 million in increased business sales.

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When transport systems are efficient, they provide economic and social opportunities and benefits that result in positive multiplier effects, such as better accessibility to markets, employment, and additional investments.

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Here's a look at eight transportation benefits to consider:
  • Improves Community Health. ...
  • Economic Benefits to the Community. ...
  • Improves Fuel Efficiency. ...
  • Public Transportation Reduces Air Pollution. ...
  • Improves Road Congestion. ...
  • Improves Community Mobility. ...
  • Provides an Equitable Transportation System.


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Future transportation promises greater safety, more information resources and much faster connectivity to prevent injuries and traffic crashes. Drones, driver-less cars, and artificial intelligence will seamlessly coordinate and transport goods and people for very little cost.

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Transportation also leads to noise pollution, water pollution, and affects ecosystems through multiple direct and indirect interactions. With the continuous growth in transportation, increasingly shifting to high-speed transportation modes, these externalities are expected to grow.

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