PUBLIC

TRANSPORTATION
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 PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
TEAM
AJENG
NOVA ADYWIJAYA
ERYANI

2202019 2202012

MTJ 1.8 MTJ 1.8

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS
TOPIC TITLE........................................................................................................................i
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
TEAM.......................................................................................ii
TABLE OF
CONTENTS........................................................................................................iii
INTRODUCTION....................................................................................................................
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DEFINITION OF PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION..... .............................................................2
TYPES OF PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION.............................................................................3
HOW PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
WORKS........................................................................4
STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESS OF PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION..................................5
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CONCLUSION ON THE IMPORTANCE OF PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION.....................7
 INTRODUCTION

Currently, public transportation is

receiving global attention due to its
Public transportation plays a crucial potential to reduce congestion, decrease
role in maintaining the sustainability greenhouse gas emissions, and improve
and mobility of cities. In this material, the quality of urban life. Let's take a
we will delve deeper into the concept closer look at what is meant by public
of public transportation and why it is transportation.
an environmentally friendly solution
for the future. Let's begin by
understanding the definition of public
transportation.

The goal of this material is to provide a

better understanding of public
transportation to the audience and
inspire them to consider using public
transportation in their daily lives.

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 DEFINITION OF PUBLIC
TRANSPORTATION
 Definition of public transportation: Public
transportation refers to transportation systems
provided for use by the general public. It includes
various modes of transportation operated by
governments or transportation companies with
the aim of providing affordable and accessible
transportation services for everyone.
 Difference between public transportation and
private transportation: Public transportation
differs from private transportation as its focus is
on transporting a large number of people in a
single journey using the same means of
transportation. On the other hand, private
transportation involves individuals or small
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groups using private vehicles such as cars or
motorcycles for their travels.
 TYPES OF PUBLIC
TRANSPORTATION
Bus: Buses are the most common and widely used mode of public transportation.
They operate on fixed routes and pick up and drop off passengers at various
stops.

Train: Trains are a public transportation system that uses rails to transport
passengers along predetermined routes. They can include urban commuter trains,
subways, or long-distance trains.

Metro: The metro, also known as the subway or underground, is an urban railway
system that operates underground. They usually have dense routes and serve as
the backbone of urban transportation.

Tram: Trams are a mode of transportation that operates on surface-level tracks.

They typically operate in specific cities and have fixed routes.

Ferry: Ferries are used to transport passengers across bodies of water, such as
rivers or straits. They are prevalent in cities with geographical features like
islands or large river flows.
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 HOW PUBLIC
TRANSPORTATION WORKS
 the workings of public transportation
used by the general public, usually
the public transport system runs
along a set route with stopping points
on a prearranged schedule and a fee
is charged for each trip.

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STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESS
OF
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
Strengths of Public Transportation:

1. Accessibility
2. Cost-effective
3. Reduced traffic congestion
4. Environmental benefits
5. Promotes community interaction

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 Weaknesses of Public Transportation:

 1. Limited coverage and availability

 2. Schedule adherence and delays
 3. Overcrowding and discomfort
 4. Lack of privacy and personal space
 5. Inflexibility of routes

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 CONCLUSION ON THE
IMPORTANCE OF PUBLIC
TRANSPORTATION
Public transportation plays a vital role in sustainable and efficient urban mobility. In
summarizing the importance of public transportation, several key points can be highlighted:

1. Public transportation is an environmentally-friendly

and efficient alternative: By utilizing public
transportation, we can reduce greenhouse gas emissions
and air pollution produced by private vehicles. Public
transportation also enables more efficient energy use by
transporting multiple passengers in a single trip.

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 2. Encouragement for public transportation use: As
individuals, we can support the development of public
transportation by actively choosing to use public
transportation services. Using public transportation as the
primary alternative or combining it with private vehicles
can help reduce congestion, save costs, and maintain
environmental sustainability.

 3. Individual actions to support public transportation

development: In addition to using public transportation,
we can also support the development of public
transportation through individual actions. For example,
participating in campaigns and petitions that support the
development of public transportation infrastructure,
sharing information about the benefits of public
transportation with others, and actively engaging in
community forums discussing public transportation issues.

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 REFERENCES
 Stopher, P., & Button, K. J. (Eds.). (2006). Handbook of Transport Geography and Spatial
Systems. Emerald Group Publishing Limited.
 https://id.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transportasi_umum

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