Transportation 1861-1939: Horse and Wagon, Horse and Rails, Electric Rails, Electric Streetcars, and Gasoline Power
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A 5 page overview of the evolution of transportation forms during the latter half of the nineteenth century and the early part of the Twentieth. Recounts the impacts of this evolution on city growth and layout, streets, and even culture. Concludes that the evolution of transportation had worldwide impacts; impacts which were not restricted to the transport of goods and people alone, but which extended in fact to the transformation of culture. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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TRANSPORTATION AND LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT AT DHL
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This 5-page paper provides an overview of DHL, the shipping company, and an overview of techology in logistics. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: MTDHLlogis.rtf

Transporting Shipments in the New York Metropolitan Area
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This 5 page paper presents an overview of traffic problems in and around New York City with an emphasis on solutions. Suggestions that trucks be replaced by rail cars and ships to bring in merchandise are evaluated and the concept of the intelligent transportation system is discussed. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Trends in the Shipping Market
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This 11 page paper looks at the liner and tramp shipping markets and compares the way in which they have developed in terms of supply and demand over the last twenty years. The paper contains three tables and three graphs using accurate figures to illustrate the point raised. The bibliography cites 15 sources.
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Truck Driving Laws
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This 5 page paper discusses truck driving laws in the United States. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: HVTrkDrv.rtf

U.S. Transportation & The Impact Of the A.D.A.
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A 10 page research paper that describes the effects of the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act on transportation in the U.S. The writer presents the concept that while companies, government agencies and transit centers have attempted to provide accessibility to disabled Americans, there are many hidden problems that prevent many disabled from accessing transportation at all. The relevant roles of the Federal Highway Administration, the Department of Traffic, and more are discussed. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Why Do People Take Cruises?
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4 pages in length. The irresistible lure of adventure, romance, exotic ports and gourmet dining made television's The Love Boat one of the best marketing ploys for the cruising industry. Nearly thirty years after the first episode aired, cruising has metamorphosed into a vacation plan suitable for any budget, age or adventure level. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: TLCCruising.rtf