A problem that I think needs to be solved is traffic lights causing the back up of traffic. Traffic lights cause a delay in traffic and cause for traffic back up. It causes everyone to be late when there is no need for it. From personal experience I have been late of several occasions due to backed up traffic because of traffic lights. There are certain spots where traffic lights are not needed and they are only backing up traffic more than needed. Traffic lights turn red even when there is no traffic at the other end of the light. Traffic lights also cause a lot of accidents, such as someone running a red light, etc.…
The light rail project will benefit Oahu in many ways, and should be constructed without delay. The first reason that the rail should be constructed is because it will help the economy. One example of how the rail will benefit the economy is that it will create many lasting jobs for workers due to the fact that the rail is a massive project that will last years. Additionally, once the rail is completed it will increase tax revenue, and eventually the taxes used to complete the project will be gained back through the project itself. The second reason why the Light rail should be built is that it will benefit the community. For example, traffic is getting worse by the year, and it will continue to do so unless we do something about it. The rail will provide an alternate means of transportation that is safe, quick, and more efficient than our current transportation. Those who wish to ride the rail will be saving money on gas, and those who wish to drive their cars will be able to do so in less traffic due to the decrease in cars on the road, so everyone wins. The third and final reason why the rail should be built is that it will help protect the environment. The pollution from cars is immense, and there is no way to remove the damage already done, only reduce the amount that we are damaging it by. The rail is electric powered, which is eco friendly. The more people who ride the rail, the less cars there will be on the road; the less cars there are on the road, the less pollution there will be. Those who are against the Light rail claim that during the construction it will cause more traffic, instead of decreasing it. While this is true, it is very short sighted and they are only looking at the small picture. The reality of the matter is that there are more cars on the road every passing year, and if we don’t do something now, it will eventually become so…
This paper analyzes the extent to which the Chinese-Americans built the first transcontinental railroad. It doesn’t include the contribution of any other ethnicities apart from the Chinese-Americans since it would significantly increase the range of the topic.…
between 1863 and 1869 across the western United States to connect the Pacific coast at…
to recognize how fast a train is really moving. The front of the train is shaped like an…
The First Transcontinental Railroad, originally known as the “Pacific Railroad” constituted one of the most significant and ambitious American technological advancements of the 19th century following the building of the Erie Canal in the 1820s and the crossing of the Isthmus of Panama by the Panama Railroad in 1855. It served as a vital link for trade, commerce and travel that joined the eastern and western halves of the late 19th-century United States. The transcontinental railroad slowly ended most of the slower and more hazardous stagecoach lines and wagon trains that had preceded it. They provided much faster, safer, and cheaper transport east and west for people and goods across half a continent. Although the railway spanned across…
If the toll road gets expanded through Citrus County into northern Florida it would be a more proficient route for people traveling and commuting to work. This route would allow more jobs to be available to people in Citrus County, lowering our unemployment rate. Making us easier to access would also be a benefit by increasing tourism for places like Crystal River or the Everglades. For places like this the main source of income is from the tourists and snow birds, so if we could increase the tourists places would make more money.…
On this day ten years ago, our country completed the construction of the nation’s first transcontinental railroad. As a worker for the Central Pacific Company, I had faced more difficult conditions than the workers of the Union Pacific Company. The transcontinental railroad has greatly benefitted our country, which means all our hard work has payed off. I recall being a part of the crew that was chosen to lay the final ten miles of track. It was an amazing experience and memorable day for everyone in the United States of America.…
Your about to take a trip to California and you have some options. You either have to travel on a six-month trip on boat or a week trip on train. Take a longer trip risking malaria and other tropical diseases or a shorter trip in a cabin usually disease free. You might think I’m crazy, but this was how much the Transcontinental Railroad saved risk and money during the 19th century. Once the Transcontinental Railroad was completed this was the ultimate way across the country, and killed the idea of a Northwest Passage. During the 19th century, many people in the United States started believing in Manifest Destiny. Manifest Destiny is the belief that Americans had the right to spread across the continent. We achieved this feat by buying the…
Railroad crossing may seem extremely simple at first; however, their are a few factors that come into play that you may not be aware of. You should use extreme caution at all railroad crossings. They are warning devices that inform you of upcoming railroads and trains. Advance warning signs are posted before railroad crossings to allow you to prepare for them. The pavement also is painted to warn you of upcoming railroads.…
Pollution is something that people cause everyday of their lives and can be easily prevented. It harms the lives of many because it poisons the air with unhealthy toxins. Also, it dirties the water and soil on the Earth. This is seriously damaging the Earth and will continue to get worse if people do not fix their actions. One way to prevent pollution is carpooling, this way you don’t have to put waste into the air from more than one car. Most people do not care about this topic and they think one person won’t make a difference, but every little bit helps and it can’t hurt to help save the Earth because it dying quickly. Pollution needs to be addressed properly and the public must help save the Earth.…
Financially, the scarce federal developmental funds are also needed by other cities; however, Honolulu has an advantage over them. Definitely, it has been given the first priority. From federal funding, the project has got 120 million dollars. This indicates the financial implications of Oahu Rail System. Conversely, the United States presidential budget has put aside an additional 250 million dollars for this rail transport project. Just like electricity and other viable resources, transportation systems including rail will always be beneficial to the current and future generations. The railway system…
My next stop on the Eurail was Italy, the birthplace of the Renaissance. With its long Mediterranean coastline, rich history, and many landmark arts and ancient ruins it was very alluring to me. As the train traveled to different parts of Italy I could often see the Apennine Mountains that form most of Italy's peninsula. The mountains run for 870 miles and are bordered by narrow coastlines. They are home to brown “marsicano” bears, chamios, wolves, and wild boars.…
Current government leaders are only thinking about the current time period and not the future of the agriculture. California holds the world’s largest agriculture show which brings in millions of dollars to this area. When this train is built four thousand acres of California’s farm land will be lost. “The rail would put many farmers out of business when it took many years of hard work to be successful” (Snidever, 2011). California produces crops that feed people around the world. Destroying land that brings…
The economy would be stimulated along with the enhancement of businesses. The average citizen would be safer, along with less time being spent in traffic, or construction. The environment would be cleaner, and there would be less pollution in the earth’s atmosphere with improvement to roads. There are plenty of resources and ideas to fix everything, but there isn’t much time. We need to act, and make a difference. Our future generation will be safer due to the soundness of design of roads and bridges. The environment will be cleaner we’ll be taking care of our planet as an end result. The pros definitely outweigh the cons in this…