The Transportation Connection
nUrbanization has always followed transportation routes.
nThe first suburbanization occurred in the mid-1800’s as railroads and streetcar lines were built from central
city to outskirts of city.
nExtensive system of state and federal highways developed in 1950’s and 1960’s and continues to be a priority.
nFederal spending on transportation is projected to be four times as much on roads ($173.1 billion) vs. public transportation ($41 billion) between 1998-2004.