Mass transportation performs important economic, social, and environmental functions in cities, ranging from providing basic mobility services in urban areas, towns, developing cities, securing the viability of dense business districts, to meeting all the transportation requirements for those unable to use automobiles, to reducing the negative impacts of traffic congestion. The decisions on what services to provide, and how to provide and pay for them, should be based on an understanding of the mission of mass transportation in a particular community. Read More
