What segment of the public transportation industry interests you, and why?
Public transportation is a beneficial system for individuals and communities. Each transport fulfills the transport demand and supports mobility. Thus, it is important to pay much attention to public transportation systems in order to build a healthy business ecosystem and increase individuals' well-being (Kichline et al, 2017). I have worked in the transportation industry and what I can say about this area is that public transportation is the cornerstone of the achievement of social objectives or in other words, it promotes mobility, access to basic services, and improves work and studying. Another thing I have noticed is that public transportation systems need changes which means that there is a need to develop public transport due to the internal migration that has caused higher population densities. In addition, the population is aging rapidly which means that there is a need to improve the quality of services to meet the new demands (Kichline et al, 2017). In general, there is a need for development in order to build a strong operating environment and improve accessibility, and quality and safety public transport system.
Having worked in the transportation industry and interacted with executive leaders, I have gained more interest in public transportation systems. Note that citizens in both local and regional levels need good living conditions in terms of acceptable income levels, and availability and access to local services (Kichline et al, 2017). The citizens expect the local and regional politicians to develop social welfare, ensure economic growth, and society and community development. An important point to understand is that public transport services is one of the factors that improve community welfare and bring growth and development. I have gained much experience from my past jobs and I have learned that even though public transportation can offer many opportunities, there are various challenges that people living in urban areas encounter. Note that in urban areas, the transportation sector occupy environmental, social and economic areas and the sector becomes responsible for greenhouse gas emissions, global warming, among other problems (Kichline et al, 2017). Thus, there is a need for sustainability in public transport to promote beneficial conditions and bring many positive benefits to society.
The segment of the public transportation industry that interests me is the transit industry. In this area, I have a passion for construction development and paratransit service. What motivates me in liking this segment is the important role of the public transit systems in promoting a nation's growth and improving mobility. From my experience, I have learned that there is a need for efficient movement in order to improve productivity (Bezyak et al, 2017). According to my own research, there is a need to pay more attention on the transport sector and in the development sector to ensure efficient movement of people, materials, equipment’s, and a safe working environment. In urban areas, the transport conditions are deteriorating. Thus, there should be an expansion of transport infrastructure, comprehensive management, and effective transport policies (Bezyak et al, 2017). However, these can only be achieved through a development strategy. On construction/site development, I am interested in transport infrastructure development to promote economic activities and social well-being. To ensure adequate infrastructure, there must be good site planning which includes the analysis of the land structure (Bezyak et al, 2017). I am interested in the area of site development to bring structural changes and improve the transport system. For instance, I may improve the transportation system by focusing on the deconcentration or limiting the capital-city growth to avoid intolerable transport conditions.
Another segment of the public transportation industry that interests me is the Paratransit services for people with disabilities. People of all ages need transportation to satisfy their life including access healthcare, engage in recreational activities, access employment, and more (Bezyak et al, 2017). Despite the essential role of transportation, people with disability in America do not get adequate transportation. In 2011, the U.S Census Bureau reported that 36.3 million Americans are disabled and 30% do not have access to adequate transportation (Bezyak et al, 2017). Thus, they are hindered to experience the social environment among other forms of inequalities. I am interested in this segment since I will have the opportunity to address the significant barriers facing people with disability. I am interested in supporting the provision of paratransit services to disabled people to allow them to meet their daily needs.
I would like to pay much attention to the construction and site planning, and paratransit services. These two areas will help improve the transportation system and ensure affordable transportation, minimize traffic congestion, boost economic development, and maximize safety (Bezyak et al, 2017). By focusing on these areas in the transportation sector, I will have a closer look at barriers to effective transportation, and find a resolution to the problems. I look forward to bring potential improvements in the transportation sector to disabled individual access community participation. The purpose of having much interest in these areas is because I focus on smart growth development which can be achieved through improving mobility. Public transportation can offer many opportunities and by focusing on these areas, I will make a difference in the transportation sector through bring environmental benefits, economic benefits, individuals' well-being, and transportation benefits (Bezyak et al, 2017). People of all ages will enjoy safer transportation, and carry out economic activity in an efficient way.
References
Bezyak, J. L., Sabella, S. A., & Gattis, R. H. (2017). Public transportation: an investigation of barriers for people with disabilities. Journal of Disability Policy Studies, 28(1), 52-60.
Kichline M., Cozzone K., & Farrell T. (2017). Commercial Landscapes Series: Building Communities with Transit Oriented Development. Retrieved from: https://planningpa.org/wp-content/uploads/3.2-Chester-Countys-Commercial-Landscapes-Series.pdf
