«We need an economic vision for Nassau County, focusing on transit - oriented development, mixed - use projects for retail and businesses alike, as well
as reliable public transportation, which will also keep our young people and empty nesters here,» Curran said.
Even if schools are near one another geographically, if there is
not reliable public transportation to take students to and from schools efficiently, going even one mile further to get to school can be a deal breaker, particularly for a single working parent.
He points out that under apartheid the white minority government neglected to
provide reliable public transportation for the majority of South Africans — until mostly black individuals with an entrepreneurial spirit decided to start an informal taxi service.
The combined New York City / MEC region's role as a megacity is closely linked to its highly developed infrastructure, particularly an efficient and
reliable public transportation system.
«Thousands of Westchester residents depend on
a reliable public transportation system in their daily lives,» said Congresswoman Nita Lowey (NY - 17).
It also serves rural areas that don't have affordable access to taxis or
reliable public transportation.
If I go that route (assuming my child gets in), I will need a car or access to
reliable public transportation, as well as a flexible work schedule to take my child to and from school every day if transportation is not provided by the school.
While this doesn't sound too appealing, cars are almost a necessity for people who don't live in cities and don't have access to
reliable public transportation.
2) The people of Austin, Texas told us about
the reliable public transportation but lamented that it's still in Texas.
Central Florida, like all other regional economies, needs
a reliable public transportation rail system as part of a smart - growth strategy,» says Stephen Baker, chairman of the board of the Orlando Regional REALTOR ® Association.