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Greater Toronto Transportation, 2007.
This paper discusses the issues relating to transportation in the Greater Toronto area.
2,849 words (approx. 11.4 pages), 10 sources, MLA, AU$ 122.95
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This paper examines the issues of transportation and mobility in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). The issues that the paper covers include the following: the debate about transportation and sustainability, car dependence, the growth and urban sprawl in the GTA and its impacts and implications on transportation practices. The writer examines the key transport and mobility issues in the GTA and the solutions that are proposed for solving them, particularly in the context of achieving a more sustainable growth of the city.
Outline:
Introduction
Sustainable Transportation
The Issues of Mobility
Urban Growth, Urban Sprawl and Transportation
Conclusion
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"Analysis of the above problems reveals that their major cause is the extensive use of private automobiles. They are the major consumers of fossil fuels whose consumption produces CO2 and other dangerous gases and whose sources are rapidly melting away. Recent research shows that cities that provide the best terms for the automobile transportation are the ones with the highest CO2 emissions. They are involved in the accidents that result in the injury, loss of life and property damage. Also, car dependence is responsible for traffic congestion of which we see more and more within the GTA Alarming is the fact that the use of private automobiles in increasing, a fact that will be addressed further below."
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Toronto Transportation, 2007.
This paper discusses the issue of public transport in Toronto and compares what Toronto is doing versus what it should be doing in this regard.
3,113 words (approx. 12.5 pages), 14 sources, MLA, AU$ 130.95
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In this article, the writer notes that transportation woes are a problem that every city must confront at some point. With this in mind, the writer looks at the phenomenon of spatial mismatch and explores to what extent Toronto's poorest residents are concentrated in one place, while the job opportunities are concentrated elsewhere. The paper then examines how public transport in Toronto is letting those residents down as they seek employment opportunities. The paper analyzes studies which explore spatial mismatch in large urban centers and offers a critical analysis of one such source in particular by Karen Chapple. The paper also assesses what the study means for transportation geography/planning in Canada's largest city. In addition, the paper compares what Toronto appears to be presently doing - or is looking at doing in the near future - vis-a-vis transportation geography planning and what it should be doing. In the end, the paper concludes that Toronto should be devoting less time to a proposed Spadina Subway expansion and more time to a complex network of bus rapid transit (BRTs) and light rail transist (LRTs) systems that will actually cost less money in the long run.
Outline:
Introduction
A Review of the Karen Chapple Article
Implications of Her Article for Toronto
What Toronto is Doing Versus What it Should Be Doing
Conclusion
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"The implications of the Chapple article for Canada's largest metropolitan center should be fairly obvious - even if this paper is more generally concerned with the geographical mismatch between jobs and poor job-seekers than is Karen Chapple. To start with, it is duly noted by Jean-Paul Rodrigue in his online text, The Geography of Transport Systems, that mobility is a reliable predictor of economic development. In other words, (urban) economies which develop a diversified and prosperous business and professional climate do so because human resources are readily connected to employment opportunities; at the same time, transportation networks link together all of the various aspects of production. Again, where there is mismatch there will be economic dysfunction and bridging the gap between the job-giving and the job-seeking will help cities like Toronto ameliorate their social ills."
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Toronto Transportation, 2006.
A look at some of the issues facing the transportation infrastructure of Toronto.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 5 sources, AU$ 89.95
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This paper explains that the city of Toronto and the greater Toronto Area seems to be in the midst of a transitional period in terms of the transportation infrastructure of the urban region. The paper further explains that, while the decaying 20th century infrastructure and transportation systems have been recognized as requiring refurbishment and expansion, and all levels of government appear to be committed to these renovations, the nature and direction of these changes are still unclear.
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Urban Sprawl in the Greater Toronto Area, 2006.
This paper examines various urban issues faced in Toronto and other Canadian cities.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 5 sources, AU$ 89.95
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This paper examines contemporary urban issues in Toronto and other Canadian cities. The author explores the concept that all cities faces challenges unique to their population. An example is where one city struggles to integrate new residents, other cities may struggle to keep its youth from relocating elsewhere. The paper concludes that each city struggles with its own specific urban issue.
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"Contemporary urban issues abound in Western cities. In fact, it can seem at times as if cities themselves exist without end of problems for policy and city planners to surmount. These problems are diverse and can encompass topics such as affordable housing, reliable public transportation, or infrastructure limitations. All of these problems, and many more, plague all Canadian cities to varying degrees. For example, one city might struggle with managing an influx of new residents while another city struggles to keep its youth from relocating elsewhere. Every city has urban issues that need to be
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Transportation and the Environment, 2002.
A discussion of the potential effects of the government's preference for private transportation over public transportation on the environment.
3,150 words (approx. 12.6 pages), 8 sources, AU$ 167.95
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This paper looks at how the government's preference for private transportation over public transportation bodes ill for the environment. The author believes that there is conclusive proof that a bias towards private transportation promotes urban sprawl. This, of course, promotes extensive deterioration of the environment and greatly increases the size of man's ecological footprint. The silver lining of this ugly cloud, though, is that efficient public transport systems can still be developed to curb this growing problem. Sprawl, ironically, may provide the necessary impetus to reduce the appeal of private transportation and eventually make public transport systems more efficient and competitive. This is but only one reason that a government's preference for private transportation over public transportation bodes ill for the environment. This paper will provide clear arguments to further support this assertion.
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Toronto Youth Gangs, Rationales and 'Moral Panic', 2007.
An examination of youth gangs in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).
2,044 words (approx. 8.2 pages), 12 sources, APA, AU$ 93.95
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This paper examines the youth gang problem in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). The paper explains that governmental, academic and media sources tend to discuss the gangs only in a social context, ignoring profit motivations centred on the crack cocaine industry. The paper also looks at how youth gang activity in the GTA is more entrenched than a decade ago. The paper stresses how most sources fail to identify the central factor of a crack economy that is most lucrative, notably in academic sources that may present theories and models which fail to consider differences in the crack industry supporting gangs. In conclusion, the paper shows that persons supplying millions in crack to Toronto each year are not victims of troubled identity and membership, bad housing, educational failure or the results of bigotry, but people motivated by profits.
Outline:
Introduction
Extent of Gang Activity
Varied Perceptions
Significant Crime
Concluding Discussion
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"Educated opinion indicates a liberal position equating gang membership with poverty, low opportunity or other disadvantage in a now usual rationale given minority members to engage in criminal youth gangs. The public can be unaware of 'white' gang members or gangs without particular ethnic origin or members by no means from deprived backgrounds. The culture of delinquency involves profiting from a deadly dug, as stressed later, though the educated public can seem more concerned by police approaches to youths arrested at younger than 14 or arrests made more often within one community than another. When the Toronto Police Service cracked down on the Crips-back New Born Assassins in the Keele-Eglinton area, in response to violent planned muggings, critics noted that those arrested were mainly 14 to 15 years old, charged with conspiracy to commit an indictable robbery, robbery and disguise with intent to commit an indictable offence; the public can be unclear as to why arrests are made when youths are 'not guilty' of an actual offense."
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September 11th and Toronto Muslims, 2004.
This paper examines the effect of 9/11 on the Muslim population of the Greater Toronto area.
2,872 words (approx. 11.5 pages), 7 sources, MLA, AU$ 123.95
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This paper analyzes the Muslim population in Greater Toronto area after the events of September 11 from a sociological perspective. It argues that the effects of September 11 include the marginalization of the Muslim population, through denial of democratic rights. The freedom of speech, human rights violation, discrimination, media reflection, distrust in democracy, thinking of approving of radical movements, etc., are all part and parcel of the effects of September 11.
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"The democracy that has prevailed for years in Canada has built up confidence in the people living there. This includes those individuals who have been born and bred there, and also those who have settled there (Daubney, 30). Since Canada is a land where many have wanted to settle in because of its multicultural society coupled by democracy that guarantees safety, there have been many individuals who have traveled there in order to lead better lives. However, it is said that things have changed in certain areas on Canada (Veness, 212)."
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A Varied Toronto Chinese Community and its Prognosis, 2005.
An analysis of the Chinese Community in the Greater Toronto Area.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 1 source, AU$ 76.95
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The paper discusses the Chinese Opera, Dragon Ball and the 'institution' of Dr. Joseph Wong, and related achievements that bode well for the community's future. Some statistics are noted, and comments on the prevalence of Chinese in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) are discussed. There is an in-depth discussion on how the community is regarded by others. The paper includes commentary from those who are able to remember the 'old' community as it has come to overlap with more recent arrivals from Hong Kong, Mainland China and various locations in the British Commonwealth.
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"The Toronto Chinese community is now a varied and respected presence, known to others as a natural presence, of long history. According to the 2001 Census, more than one-quarter of visible minority members in Canada are people of Chinese origin and a full 40 per cent of Canada's Chinese now live in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), followed by 33 per cent in British Columbia. In Toronto, 355, 270 people cite Chinese as the mother tongue (Statscan, 2001) This represents a rise of 20.5 per cent, over 294,875 in 1996."
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Transportation Mobility and Older Adults, 2006.
This paper is a research proposal to study the effects of transportation on mobility of older adults.
1,640 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 7 sources, APA, AU$ 77.95
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This paper proposes to study where older adults tend to travel and how often public transportation is used, as well as where these individuals would like to travel, but are unable to due to lack of transportation. The author points out that research has shown that the availability of public transportation varies based on location and that, in rural and suburb areas, there often is no form of transportation other than private automobiles. The paper reports that the sample for this study will be volunteer men and women, 65 years and older, who ride public transportation in a non-urban region of central Minnesota. The paper states that the self-report questionnaire was developed by the author because other research has not included investigation of where the aged would have liked to travel if they had transportation. The paper includes a cover letter and the questionnaire.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Non-drivers
Use of Public Transportation by Older Adults
Gender and Ethnicity
Methodology
Sample
Procedure
Instrument
Analysis
Tentative Time Line
Appendix: Consent Form
Appendix: Survey
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"Troubles accessing public transportation vary from person to person. One in five women Latinas reported transportation problems, while one and ten African American women reported problems accessing public transportation.However, only 5% of white women reported problems with accessing public transportation. However, the number of women drivers is expected to increase in the next 30 years. Only 67% of women had driver licenses in 1997 but by 2012 it is predicted that 90% of women will have driver licenses."
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A Proposal for Student Transportation at Rutgers University, 2001.
This paper presents a proposal for improved student transportation at Rutgers University, using it as an example to present the necessity and advantage of low-cost student transportation.
1,550 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 5 sources, AU$ 73.95
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This paper presents a proposal for improved student transportation at Rutgers University, using it as an example to present the necessity and advantage of low cost student transportation.
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"Rutgers University is one of the largest state universities in the country. It boasts an enrollment of over 48, 000 students collectively over the expanse of its three campuses. (Rutgers University Website) There are many benefits of being a student at such an expansive and diverse institution. There are also many detriments as well. It would be an understatement of almost unsurpassed irony to note that many Rutgers students own cars. Rutgers, being a state institution, has many individuals within driving distance to its campus. All of the campuses are for the most part, urban institutions. Thus parking is an enormous problem for both students and faculty."
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Transportation, Safety and Accidents, 2002.
This paper discusses the technological advances and newly developed safety systems for all methods of transportation.
3,290 words (approx. 13.2 pages), 10 sources, MLA, AU$ 136.95
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This paper provides an extensive background and analysis of transportation methods and their supporting systems and services on a national, regional and local basis. The author stresses the importance of safety and that as technology continues to advance, new safety systems and standards will continue to develop.
Table of Contents
Introduction
History of Transportation
Transportation Today
Safety Devices
Department of Transportation
Travel on Land
Travel by Ship
Air Travel
Railroad Travel
Keeping Transportation Safe
Bibliography and Endnotes
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"Today, there is a vast array of transportation choices, commercial airliners, trains, automobiles, subways, buses, motorcycles, motor homes, ships, boats, or bicycles. Depending on the amount of time and money we want to spend, there are many choices involved in travel.
But with these increased means of travel come change in global markets, environmental challenges, transnational security threats and a communication and information revolution. Every mode of transportation has individual risks, safety issues, laws, and problems. And each mode of transportation has agencies that deal with them."
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Canadian National Transportation, 2005.
This paper discusses the legislative shifts in Canada's national transportation policies from the late 1960s onward.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 1 source, AU$ 128.95
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The paper examines some of the major changes in Canada with regard to its national transportation policies since the late 1960s. As a starting point, the writer uses the National Transportation Act (1967) to mark the beginning of a new era in transportation policy in Canada. This discussion illustrates that the move towards privatization of Canada's transportation network has been part of a broad legislative pattern in Canada intended to reduce operational costs, improve efficiency and insure safety among the transportation networks of the Canadian nation.
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"Without question, national transportation networks in Canada have been crucial to the development of the nation since at least the beginning of the Industrial Revolution. Physically, Canada is the second largest nation in the world, coming in only behind the Russian Federation. Given a nation of that size, with metropolitan regions literally stretched across the width of North America, it is no wonder that national transportation policy should play such a primary role in Canadian national policy. The purpose of this essay is to examine some of the major changes that have occurred in Canada with regard to its national transportation policies since the late 1960s."
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Transportation Problems of Older Adults, 2007.
This paper discuses current barriers and possible solutions to public transportation for older adults in the US.
2,200 words (approx. 8.8 pages), 16 sources, APA, AU$ 99.95
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This paper explains that, with the aging of the baby boom generation, the number of people needing to travel will put more pressure on transportation services. The author points out that declining health and finances can lead to a cessation or limitation in driving. The paper relates that the cessation of driving may lead to social isolation, which is linked strongly to premature death; however, having access to public transportation can lead to a higher levels of satisfaction with quality of life. The author underscores that most aging individuals do not use public transportation because of accessibility, unreliable arrival times, difficulties with learning to use public transportation, fear of being attacked and problems with lighting and steps. The paper highlights the availability of government funding to expand and improve public transportation for the handicapped and aged, but urges that more is needed.
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"On the other hand, there are approximately seven million adults over the age of 65 that do not drive, with women making up the majority of non-drivers. Women tend to stop driving more than men of the same age. According to Bailey (2004), more than 50% of individuals 65 and older, who do not drive stay home because they lack transportation options. Non-drivers only average about 1.5 trips per day, while drivers tend to make 4 trips in one day. Furthermore, older non-drivers average 15% fewer trips to the doctor, 59% fewer shopping trips, and 65% fewer social trips."
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The Transportation Industry, 2004.
This paper discusses the many areas and agencies involved in the management of assets within the transportation industry.
3,920 words (approx. 15.7 pages), 9 sources, MLA, AU$ 153.95
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The paper presents information about a sophisticated system for managing transportation, using advanced telemetric equipment inside vehicles, advanced navigational units, and on-board computers, which allow a low-cost transition of information, such as speed, oil temperature, fuel levels, and location. The author points out that the government has taken many steps to improve the situation in the transportation industry because there is a great dependence by the Americans on the safety, efficiency, and security of their transportation systems involving roads, rails, boats, and aerial methods. The paper states that the government is looking at its collaborations with the private transportation providers and the consultants to promote and conduct research at all levels.
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"One of the techniques now being regularly talked about and used in the transportation industry is called GIS. This is useful for three separate needs of the industry ? infrastructure management, logistics and fleet management and mass transit management. The utility is for route planning and analysis, vehicle dispatch and emergency response, automatic vehicle location and tracking, transit scheduling and routing, rail system management, accident reporting and analysis, demographic analysis and route restructuring, transportation planning and modeling. The technique increases profitability in the industry through improved fleet management and logistics, infrastructure, mass transit and in the railways. In the case of fleet management, it is becoming more difficult as the organizations are now restructuring their distribution channels and removing the earlier inefficient practices. The transporter now has to adapt to the capabilities of just in time management and increase capacities so that the excess inventories can be stored. This has built up a requirement of better decision making in terms of accuracy and speed. It is more important than ever to know the location of the vehicles, their pick up schedules and delivery schedules at all times. This helps in the better usage of the available assets and a resultant savings in terms of costs. This is where GIS helps the transportation managers, but this does not essentially help in the management of his assets itself. One can say it helps him to utilize his assets more effectively."
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Transportation Policies and Pollution, 2007.
This paper examines global warming, rising oil prices and transportation policies.
1,410 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 4 sources, MLA, AU$ 67.95
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The paper discusses the growing amount of carbon dioxide emissions that automobiles release into the atmosphere, causing global warming. The paper also looks at the growing need for less costly public transportation due to high gas prices. The paper then considers doubling gas prices and creating a low cost or free public transportation system that would allow limit air pollution. The paper shows the importance of cities implementing cost efficient and clean forms of fuel within their public transportation policies.
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"The current issues surrounding global warming is being directed at the growing amount of C02 emissions that automobiles release into the atmosphere. At the current rate of global warming the statistics relate that the planet is getting 1 degree warmer every year human beings release these dangerous fumes into the air. For the past ten years Earth has been decidedly becoming a warmer place to live. However, global warming does not necessarily mean warmer air or climates, but is usually related to warmer oceans. Some biological experts feel that warmer oceans contributed to the 23 Atlantic hurricanes of 2005, as well as to the reduction of natural habitats for animals near the polar circles that will become extinct if carbon Monoxide continues to melt the ice caps."
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Early Transportation in the United States, 2005.
This paper discusses the development of transportation in the United States between 1815 and 1850.
1,550 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 12 sources, MLA, AU$ 73.95
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This paper explains that the invention of the steam engine, which led to the steamboat and the steam locomotive, began mankind's technological leap forward that continues today. The author points out that, secondary to the invention of the steamboat was the locomotive steam engine, which allowed direct transportation from cities on the Atlantic Ocean to cities on the Pacific Ocean without having to traverse the Cape of Good Hope in the extreme southern hemisphere, making it more affordable to ship goods and farm products. The paper relates that public transportation was not available in the United States until after the Civil War; its availability was responsible for the creation of the suburbs.
Table of Contents
Transportation Prior to the 19th Century
The Steamboat
The Steam Wagon
Conclusion
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"How did the invention of the steam engine change the face of American history? The United States was rich in rivers, most especially the Mississippi Rivers that connected the Great Lakes (eventually connected by the Hudson River through the Erie Canal from Chicago to Louisiana. The Louisiana Purchase would have been a poor bargain if it did not include access through the Mississippi and Missouri rivers. Until the steamboat became practical, large river barges were poled by hand and smaller boats such were paddled. Both methods were highly labor intensive and slow. Sailboats were not practical outside of the oceans and Great Lakes. Even then, the vessels were dependent on prevailing winds (or lack thereof)."
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