PUBLIC
TRANSPORTATION
ALIE LEE L. GEOLAGA
WHAT IS PUBLIC
TRANSPORTATION?
Public transportation is a shared way for
people to get around. Instead of driving your
own car, you ride in a vehicle with other people
—like a bus, train, or subway—that follows a
schedule and specific route. It's usually run by
the government or a private company, and it's
available to everyone.
HISTORY
OF PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
01
Ancient times
the Romans had roads and systems
for moving messages and officials
02
In the 1600s
cities
like
Paris
started
using
horse-drawn carriages that carried
several passengers.
03
In the 1800s
steam-powered
cities
and
trains
helped
connected
people
move
faster than ever.
04
By the late 1800s
electric
trams
trains
(like
and
underground
the
London
Underground) were introduced.
05
In the 20th century
buses, subways, and trains became
common in cities around the world
TYPES OF PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
TRAINS AND
RAIL
SYSTEMS
BUS
Travel on regular roads.
Cost-effective and flexible.
Some cities have *Bus Rapid
Transit* systems, which use
special lanes to avoid traffic.
Light rail or trams: Good for short
distances, common in Europe.
Subways/metros: Underground trains
that move fast and carry a lot of
people (e.g., Tokyo or NYC).
Commuter
trains:
Travel
between
suburbs and cities.
High-speed rail: Moves people quickly
between
cities
Shinkansen).
(e.g.,
Japan’s
TYPES OF PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
WATER
TRANSPORT
SPECIAL
TRANSIT
Ferries and boats help people
Cable cars, gondolas, and funiculars**
cross rivers or reach islands.
work well in steep areas.
Common in coastal cities like
Paratransit services are designed for
Sydney or Istanbul.
people with disabilities or special
mobility needs.
ECONOMIC
IMPACT
A
JOB CREATION
C
PROPERTY VALUE
GROWTH
B
INCREASED
PRODUCTIVITY
D
COST SAVINGS
ENVIRONMENTAL
BENEFITS
01
Trains and buses use less fuel per person than
cars.
02
Electric buses and trains produce zero
emissions.
03
Cities with good transit don’t need as many
roads and parking lots, leaving more space
for parks and homes.
SOCIAL
IMPACT
Public transportation is a key part of making
cities fair and inclusive:
A
B
HELPS PEOPLE
WHO DON’T HAVE
CARS
GIVES EVERYONE
ACCESS
C
REDUCE
INEQUALITY
D
SAFER, INCLUSIVE
SYSTEMS
PROBLEMS AND
CHALLENGES
01
Funding
04
Access
02
Old infrastructure
05
Corruption or poor planning
03
Crowding and delays
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