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Transport or transportation is the movement of people and goods from one place to another. The term is derived from the Latin trans ("across") and portare ("to carry").
Aspects of transport
The field of transport has several aspects: loosely they can be divided into a triad of infrastructure, vehicles, and operations. Infrastructure includes the transport networks (roads, railways, airways, waterways, canals, pipelines, etc.) that are used, as well as the nodes or terminals (such as airports, railway stations, bus stations and seaports). The vehicles generally ride on the networks, such as automobiles, bicycles, buses, trains, airplanes. The operations deal with the control of the system, such as traffic signals and ramp meters, railroad switches, air traffic control, etc, as well as policies, such as how to finance the system (for example, the use of tolls or gasoline taxes).
Broadly speaking, the design of networks are the domain of civil engineering and urban planning, the design of vehicles of mechanical engineering and specialized subfields such as nautical engineering and aerospace engineering, and the operations are usually specialized, though might appropriately belong to operations research or systems engineering.
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Transportation 26% green house gas problem livestoct 3% RT @ArlanFF101: Don't blame cows for climate change #farm http://tinyurl.com/yesupyf
hogs_r_us (Mark McHargue) Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:43:42 -0000
Transportation 26% green house gas problem livestoct 3% RT @ArlanFF101: Don't blame cows for climate change #farm http://tinyurl.com/yesupyf
What should we do to improve transportation in the region? http://bit.ly/57swjU
BHMBizAlliance (BHMBizAlliance) Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:43:07 -0000
What should we do to improve transportation in the region? http://bit.ly/57swjU
Is literally on the verge of tears with the thought that the MTA is going to pull free transportation to get the kids to school. lunch bully
jitterbug212 (Heather Tarrant) Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:42:15 -0000
Is literally on the verge of tears with the thought that the MTA is going to pull free transportation to get the kids to school. lunch bully
Don't forget this week's combined Public Policy and Transportation & Public Works meeting, Wed., Dec. 16, 8:00... http://bit.ly/4HxR8v
LincolnChamber (Lincoln Chamber) Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:41:49 -0000
Don't forget this week's combined Public Policy and Transportation & Public Works meeting, Wed., Dec. 16, 8:00... http://bit.ly/4HxR8v
RA CEO discusses Conservatives and Public Transportation in live webinar today at 3p.m. EST. http://bit.ly/91ywgc
reconnecting (Reconnecting America) Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:41:34 -0000
RA CEO discusses Conservatives and Public Transportation in live webinar today at 3p.m. EST. http://bit.ly/91ywgc
CSC Announces Wireless Business Solutions for Transportation and Energy Industries http://bit.ly/7eTbgJ
rfpconnect (RFPConnect) Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:41:24 -0000
CSC Announces Wireless Business Solutions for Transportation and Energy Industries http://bit.ly/7eTbgJ
Bath Feasability Study - Maine Department of Transportation information about a highway and rail feasibility study along the U.S. Route 1 corridor.
Bicycle Coalition of Maine - Department of Transportation in conjunction with the bicycle coalition enable bike paths on local roads and bridges.
Meta Description: [ The Bicycle Coalition of Maine serves is the only state-wide voice for bicyclists, preserving bicyclists rights and promoting sensible improvements in the law. We host a variety of cycling events throughout the year, including the Maine Bike Rally and Lobster Ride & Roll, and we promote bicycle s... ]
Concord Trailways - Maine and New Hampshire. Bus carrier provides daily service from coastal Maine to Boston. Site includes schedules, fares, reservations and FAQ.
Meta Description: [ Concord Coach Lines, Inc. operates Dartmouth Coach and Concord Trailways, offering scheduled bus service between Boston South Station, Logan Airport, New Hampshire and Maine.
Includes travel resources and agency information. ]
Custom Coach and Limousine - Providing luxury limousine, sedan, van and charter motorcoach services and custom tours.
Meta Description: [ Tour and charter company featuring sedans, stretch
limousines, vans, school buses, and modern, full-size luxury motorcoaches.
Custom Coach Tours plans day and overnight trips to many wonderful locations all
over North America. ]
Downeast Airlines - Knox County Regional Airport. A charter airline company offering scenic light house flights and flights around midcoast Maine.
Meta Description: [ Downeast Airlines is a charter airline company
offering scenic light house flights and normal charters in
Midcoast Maine ]
East-West Highway: Maine Citizens for Increased Jobs and Safety - Citizen group interested in promoting the benefits of a Maine east-west highway.
Maine Better Transportation Association online - Provides a non-partisan voice for increased transportation improvement in Maine. Mission of advocating for funding of a safe, efficient transportation network for Maine. Scholarship information provided.
Maine Department of Transportation - Answers questions concerning winter road conditions, posted roads, airport safety, state airport listing, air quality, bike and pedestrians, contractors and municipal information.
Maine Port Authority - Includes state information about marine transportation facilities, shipping ports and harbors, ferry and cruise ship schedules, rail and railroads, and trucking.
Meta Description: [ Maine Port Authority information on Maine's ports, ferry schedules, recreational boating, weather and safety, rail, air freight, trucking, shipping, and marine transportaion services. ]
Office of Passenger Transportation - Government page filled with alternative transportation options in Maine, including ferry service, bicycle information, airports, park and ride services.
Twin Cities Air Service - Flight service and air charters offered from Lewiston/Auburn.
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