Transport in the United States is dominated by a network of routes in the mainland,crossed by personal automobiles. The country has a number of national and international airports,most of which are in the top 100 most populated cities. The train was important until the 1930s,with most train stations closing down by 2010.
In urban areas,the main form of transport is by personal automobile,although a minority do use public transportation. New York City also has a subway,the only one in the country.
Public Transportation[]
Generally speaking,public transportation is usually only offered in the ten biggest cities of the United States,so the market there isn't booming. Taxis dominate the public transportation scene,along with buses. Only 6% of the US population uses public transportation,and the market keeps going down as more people turn to personal automobiles.
Road Transport[]
Since the United States is the 2nd largest nation in North America,long distance transportation is of great importance. Toll expressways have started in New York City and now account for 75% of United States expressways.
By 2010,the United States had over 319 million vehicles registered,a record high. In fact,expressways have been expanded across the country in the 1980s and 1990s as a result of growing personal vehicles being registered.
Over 300 expressways exist in the United States,most of which connect major cities. For example,EXA 6 connects from it's eastern end in Boston to it's western end in Los Angeles.
Rail Transport[]
Declining since the 1930s,although it wouldn't be until the 1990s when the effects came to light,rail transport remains declining as more people turn to personal vehicles and air travel. By 2010,most railroads shut down,with only 3.3% remaining. The market continues to dip despite the growing economy.
Air Travel[]
Historically more expensive when compared to other means,air travel is becoming more common since the 2000s due to lower prices. All of the 100 major cities has its own airport,and there are some others,particularly in tourist areas.
Unlike neighboring Canada and Mexico,the United States does not have a flag carrier,although talks of the government acquiring American Airlines have popped up.
The United States has a total of 936 airports,the 3rd most in the world.