- "Public transport is a system of transport for passengers by group travel systems available for use by the general public unlike private transport, typically managed on a schedule, operated on established routes, and that charge a posted fee for each trip."
A study of public transportation systems, including bus-only and train-only systems, as well as mixed systems that use both buses and trains to improve mobility.
Infrastructure: This topic covers the physical elements of public transportation systems, such as roadways, railways, stations, stops, and terminals.
Transit modes: This topic discusses the different types of public transit, such as buses, trains, subways, light rail, and streetcars.
Routes and schedules: This topic explains how transit routes are planned and how schedules are established to minimize waiting times for passengers.
Transit fare systems: This topic covers the different types of fares and payment methods used in public transportation, such as flat rates, distance-based fares, cash payments, smart cards, and mobile payments.
Ridership demographics: This topic examines the different groups of people who use public transportation, such as commuters, students, seniors, and people with disabilities.
Public transportation planning: This topic outlines the process of public transportation planning, including needs assessment, feasibility studies, cost-benefit analysis, and community input.
Transit-oriented development: This topic focuses on the concept of developing communities around transit stations and stops, promoting mixed-use development and reducing car dependency.
Public transit safety and security: This topic discusses measures taken to ensure passenger safety, such as emergency response plans, CCTV surveillance, and crowd control.
Transit operations and management: This topic covers the daily operations of public transportation systems, such as maintenance, dispatching, scheduling, and workforce management.
Funding for public transportation: This topic describes the different sources of funding for public transportation systems, such as federal and state grants, local taxes, and user fees.
Bus: A bus service involves a fleet of vehicles that travel along designated routes, with fixed stops to pick up and drop off passengers.
Train: There are several types of trains that are used for public transportation, including commuter trains, electric trains, and subway systems. These systems travel along fixed tracks and have designated stops for passengers.
Light Rail: A light rail transit system, or LRT, is a hybrid of a train and a tram. It runs on tracks like a train but can operate in the street like a tram.
Metro: A metro system is similar to a subway or underground railway system, which operates largely underground. It is typically used to connect major cities or urban centers.
Tram: A tram, also known as a streetcar, is a type of electric railway system that travels primarily on streets, often sharing road space with other vehicles.
Ferry: A ferry is a boat or ship that is used for public transportation, typically in areas where there is water transportation infrastructure like islands or coastal cities.
Cable Car: A cable car is a type of aerial lift, which is used to transport passengers up and down steep hills or mountains. It typically involves a cable suspended between two points and a car or gondola that is attached to the cable.
Monorail: A monorail is a type of elevated train that operates on a single rail. It is used in limited areas, such as airports or theme parks.
Trolleybus: A trolleybus, also known as a trolley, is an electric bus that draws power from overhead wires. It operates without the need for a fixed track.
Bike Sharing: A bike sharing system is a type of public transportation where bicycles are available on rent for short term use. People can rent bikes from various stations located in the city and return to a different station.
Ridesharing: Ridesharing or carpooling is another type of public transportation where riders share a ride with other passengers traveling to the same destination.
Aerial Tramway: An aerial tramway is a type of cable car system that hangs from a cable and is supported by towers. It is commonly used to transport people to ski resorts or other mountainous areas.
Personal Rapid Transit: Personal rapid transit, or PRT, is a form of public transportation that involves small automated vehicles that run on private tracks. These vehicles are operated by computer and capable of carrying one or several passengers.
High-Speed Rail: High-speed rail systems are used to transport passengers over long distances at high speeds. These systems are typically found in developed countries and have dedicated tracks and stations.
- "Examples of public transport include city buses, trolleybuses, trams (or light rail) and passenger trains, rapid transit (metro/subway/underground, etc.) and ferries."
- "Public transport between cities is dominated by airlines, coaches, and intercity rail."
- "Most public transport systems run along fixed routes with set embarkation/disembarkation points to a prearranged timetable, with the most frequent services running to a headway."
- "However, most public transport trips include other modes of travel, such as passengers walking or catching bus services to access train stations."
- "Share taxis offer on-demand services in many parts of the world, which may compete with fixed public transport lines, or complement them, by bringing passengers to interchanges."
- "Urban public transit differs distinctly among Asia, North America, and Europe."
- "In Asia, profit-driven, privately owned and publicly traded mass transit and real estate conglomerates predominantly operate public transit systems."
- "In North America, municipal transit authorities most commonly run mass transit operations."
- "In Europe, both state-owned and private companies predominantly operate mass transit systems."
- "For geographical, historical and economic reasons, differences exist internationally regarding the use and extent of public transport."
- "The International Association of Public Transport (UITP) is the international network for public transport authorities and operators, policy decision-makers, scientific institutes, and the public transport supply and service industry."
- "A number of sources attribute this trend to the rise in popularity of remote work, ride-sharing services, and car loans being relatively cheap across many countries."
- "Major cities such as Toronto, Paris, Chicago, and London have seen this decline."
- "Major cities have attempted to intervene by cutting fares and encouraging new modes of transportation, such as e-scooters and e-bikes."
- "Because of the reduced emissions and other environmental impacts of using public transportation over private transportation, many experts have pointed to an increased investment in public transit as an important climate change mitigation tactic." Note: Due to the limitations of the model, not all questions will have a direct quote in the provided paragraph. However, the paragraph provides relevant information to answer most of the questions.