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3 - System Use and Livable Communities

Wednesday, September 12, 2012

3 - System Use and Livable Communities

The U.S. transportation system makes possible a high degree of personal mobility and freight activity. This section presents data showing growth in passenger travel and freight shipments over time. Factors influencing this growth include vehicle availability, travel costs, population, congestion, the economy, and consumer income.