urban transportation

"Congested city streets are noisy and thick with cars and trucks, while pedestrians and cyclists are squeezed to the dangerous edges--but does it have to be this way? Imagine a city where we aren't stuck in cars, where clean air makes it easier to breathe, and where transit is easy to access--and on time. Imagine a city where streets are for people! . . . explores sustainable transportation around the globe, including electric vehicles, public transit, bicycles, walking and more. It invites us to conjure up a city of the future, where these modes are all used together to create a place that is sustainable, healthy, accessible and safe."--Provided by publisher.

Readers will learn interesting and historical facts about the New York City Subway, like when it began operation and how it is used today.

Presents an account of the past, present, and future of transit in the United States.

An illustrated look at how the problem of moving large numbers of people withing cities has been addressed through a series of vehicles and systems, from horse-drawn cars to the modern subway.

Presents a history of the New York City subway system, detailing its origins, construction, maintenance, and major events such as the Malbone Street Wreck of 1918.

Explores problems related to dependence on cars; looks at ways of reducing that dependence, including city planning and mass transit; and discusses how cities around the world are addressing gridlock, pollution, and other transportation problems.

An introduction to some of the different ways people get around in cities, from walking and biking to ferry boats and skates.