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Public transport, public transportation, public transit or mass transit comprises all transport systems in which the passengers do not travel in their own vehicles. While it is generally taken to include rail and bus services, wider definitions would include scheduled airline services, ferries, taxicab services etc. — any system that transports members of the general public. A further restriction that is sometimes applied is that it should take place in shared vehicles, which would exclude taxis that are not shared-ride taxis.
The term public transport is preferred in the British Isles and most Commonwealth countries, whereas public transportation, public transit or mass transit are usually used in North America.
Motor transport
Public transport is the primary form of motor transport on Earth. Whilst in the Western World private cars dominate, in poor countries (which represent the majority of human population) most people cannot afford a private car (or in dense urban areas the cost for parking), so walking, (motor)cycling or public transport are often the only options, with only the latter being viable for larger distances. This usually takes the form of mini-buses (jitneys) that may follow fixed routes but are usually flexible, including the option of taxi-style door-to-door transportation. More on [ Public transport ]
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I'm convinced that all public transportation systems should work like the Japanese. No seats and pushers to make sure all space is filled.
anthiggs (Anthony Higgins) Thu, 07 Jan 2010 14:15:58 -0000
I'm convinced that all public transportation systems should work like the Japanese. No seats and pushers to make sure all space is filled.
@floogee I love the germs. Public transportation hardens the constitution. Damn the swine flu I say!
mwproffitt (Michael W. Proffitt) Thu, 07 Jan 2010 14:12:33 -0000
@floogee I love the germs. Public transportation hardens the constitution. Damn the swine flu I say!
Ok now I'm mad...wtf bitch you just sat in half my lap! I fucking hate public transportation!
DekinaC (Dekina C) Thu, 07 Jan 2010 14:11:14 -0000
Ok now I'm mad...wtf bitch you just sat in half my lap! I fucking hate public transportation!
Eymen RT @rizkagita:macet bkl berkurang klo ada public transportation yg reliable&nyaman kaya di spore/NY.it's time for jakarta to hv those
adistyanggraini (adisty dwi anggraini) Thu, 07 Jan 2010 14:10:04 -0000
Eymen RT @rizkagita:macet bkl berkurang klo ada public transportation yg reliable&nyaman kaya di spore/NY.it's time for jakarta to hv those
saw sen norm coleman 2 mornings in a row. today getting on the metro. I give him props. more members should use public transportation
laurenLC (llc) Thu, 07 Jan 2010 14:09:14 -0000
saw sen norm coleman 2 mornings in a row. today getting on the metro. I give him props. more members should use public transportation
I love the easy access of public transportation
jazy2juicy (Jasmine Tindley) Thu, 07 Jan 2010 14:05:41 -0000
I love the easy access of public transportation
Animals on the Underground - A site dedicated to The Animals that can be found on London tube maps using a little imagination.
BayRail Alliance - An all-volunteer transit consumer group working to promote an upgraded and expanded Caltrain system to serve the San Francisco Peninsula and San Jose-East Bay corridors. Includes articles on what Bay Area rail priorities should be, upgrading Caltrain, the proposed Caltrain extension to downtown SF, status of these and other Caltrain improvements.
Bus Rapid Transit Policy Center - Promotes bus rapid transit (BRT) as an option to relieve congestion, enhance mobility, and improve the environment.
Bus Riders Union - Los Angeles, CA organization that works to increase funding for inner city bus service. A Labor Community Strategy Center project.
Cannes-Grasse Committee - Committee for reopening of the SNCF Cannes-Grasse railway line, which would help relieve congestion and provide easier access for those without cars. French and English site.
Meta Description: [ Page d'accueil du Comité Cannes-Grasse, une Association d'usagers qui défends les transports en Commun et ses utilisateurs ]
Citizens for Better Transit (Edmonton) - Edmonton, Alberta-based site advocating expasion of public transportation in the area. Online contents include the group's brochure series, factsheets, media references, and related links.
Meta Description: [ Edmonton based advocacy group for Better Public Transit ]
CTA Citizens Taking Action - A citizens advocacy group for transit dependent riders in the Chicago, IL metropolitan area.
Meta Description: [ citizens advocacy group for transit dependent riders in Chicago, IL ]
Exposing the Myth of Light Rail - Includes news headlines, research papers, links, and letters from site visitors against light rail lines for public transportation.
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Milton Railway Station Campaign - Campaign to open a railway station in Milton, Cambs, UK.
Meta Description: [ Campaign to open a railway station in Milton, Cambridgeshire, UK ]
Missouri-Kansas Rail Passenger Coalition - Organization of concerned citizens working to develop a more balanced transportation system, taking into account economic, environmental and social factors. Downloadable flyer, sample letter, news, and fact sheet.
NAPTA-National Alliance of Public Transportation Advocates - Organization representing local transit coalitions which support increasing federal investment in public transportation.
National Association of Railroad Passengers - NARP is the national organization speaking for the users of passenger trains and rail transit in the United States.
Meta Description: [ The National Association of Railroad Passengers (NARP) is a non-profit, non-partisan, membership group dedicated to expanding and improving passenger rail and rail transit in the U.S. ]
National Taxi Association - This is the official web site of the NTA- National Taxi Association Carlisle Uk England
Meta Description: [ Welcome to the National Taxi Association's new online resource, available 24/7 to all it's members. ]
Northstar Commuter Rail - A passenger train that could provide commuter rail service between the St. Cloud area and Minneapolis.
Meta Description: [ Northstar Corridor is a passenger train that could provide commuter rail service between the St. Cloud area and Minneapolis by late 2003 ]
Passenger Transportation Energy - Articles on energy-efficiency in passenger transportation in the US with emphasis on rail and mass-transit.
Penrith-Keswick Railway Project - A project to reopen the Penrith-Keswick railway as a modern railway in England.
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PenTrans - Pennsylvanians for Transportations Solutions, Inc. advocates for increased dedicated funding for public transportation statewide in Pennsylvania.
Meta Description: [ Pennsylvanians for Transportation Solutions: PenTrans is a coalition for balanced, multimodal transportation and mobility alternatives and for sufficient dedicated funding for public mass transit. ]
Railway Privatization - Articles about transportation issues, in particular arguing for privatization.
Rescue Muni - A transit advocacy organization for the city of San Francisco. Advocates improved service and fewer driver missouts on San Francisco's trolleys, buses, and cable cars.
Safety and Conduct of Houston Metropolitan Transit Authority - Our family's campaign to improve Houston Metro's safety and public conduct after one of their buses killed a family member.
Save amtrak trains - Save amtrak trains
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Southern California Transit Advocates - Works for better public transportation in the five county Southern California region, including an integrated bus and rail system.
The Straphangers Campaign - A project of the New York Public Interest Research Group, the Straphangers Campaign advocates more service to ease overcrowding on New York's subways and buses.
The Transit Cooperative Research Program - A branch of the Federal Transit Administration, this site provides the results of transit research in all areas related to public transit.
Urbanity - Advocates that the solution to many of today's problems including air pollution, road accidents and inequality, lies in building communities around quality transit services and sound urban design principles.
Meta Description: [ Transforming American towns and cities from car-dependent suburbs to walkable communities. ]
Washington Association of Rail Passengers - Rail advocacy organization promoting Pacific Northwest rail transportation services. Working with Oregon, California, British Columbia for a modern national rail passenger network as part of a balanced public transportation system.
Meta Description: [ All Aboard Washington WashARP Railroads Washington State Rail Transportation Washington Association of Rail Passengers ]
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