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The Chunnel : A 2 page essay on "the Chunnel"-- a lengthy high-speed European railline designed to run from England to France and subsequently many other countries. No Bibliography. Chunnel.wps

The English Channel Tunnel : A 24 page paper that looks at the English Channel Tunnel Project as a major engineering and construction project and considers the elements that impacted its completion and the systems that supported its success. Bibliography lists 14 sources. Chunnel.doc

The Costs of Commuting : A 7 page paper detailing the true economic costs of our nation’s dependence on the automobile. Outlines alternatives to commuting such as telecommuting, bicycling, and mass transit. Bibliography lists six sources. Commute.wps

Boston’s Green Line Subway / Controversy Over Its Continued Use :
In this 10 page research paper, the writer explores one of Boston's oldest subway lines. Specifically examined are the social and economic issues concerning its maintenance. Central to this discussion is an analysis of whether or not the Green Line Subway should continue to be operated in today’s modern Boston. lists 9 sources. Greenlin.wps

Public Transportation In New York City : The evolution of public transportation in New York City is described in this 12 page paper. The writer covers various issues, problems, and other matters that have confronted the city’s public transportation department .. examining how some of those still persist today. Bibliography lists 17 sources. Nyctrans.wps

Absenteeism in Public Businesses / The Problem for Miami-Dade Transit : The problem of workplace absenteeism has had increasing relevance as more and more employees are afforded compensatory packages that include paid sick days and paid personal days. For public institutions with limited budgets, the negotiations of employment contracts often revolves around discussions of the problem of absenteeism and the impact on budgets, performance levels and departmental efficacy. This 15 page paper reflects the scope of the problem of absenteeism in public businesses, and then considers the problem as it applies to a specific department: the Miami-Dade Public Transit. Bibliography lists 8 sources. Miamdade.wps

Pittsburgh’s Bus System / Public Transportation As An Extension Of Collective Action: An 8 page paper that provides an overview of the history and development of public policies regarding the development of public transportation bus systems in Pittsburgh as a result of community action. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Busspitt.wps

The History Of The Erie Canal : A 6 page paper discussing this major inland waterway and its influence in American history. The paper covers why it was built, the many roadblocks to its completion, its importance economically, socially, and politically, and how it is used today. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Erie.rtf

The History, Purpose, & Physics Of The Steam Engine : A complete 10 page overview of the steam engine including its function, purpose, history, and development. The writer is very specific and cites a number of historical people involved in working on this technology. The physics of how steam produces work are explained as is the mechanical operation of various types of steam engines. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Steameng.wps

Impact Of The Steam Engine Analyzed : This 5 page research paper examines the importance of the steam engine to modern society. Specifically discussed is the steam engine's cultural and social impact and how this invention led to many other technological advances. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Steamen2.wps

The Transcontinental Railroad : A 6 page report that provides an overview of the history of the first railroad in America to offer continuous travel from the Atlantic to the Pacific coasts. Bibliography lists 10 sources. Railroad.wps

Economic Impact of the Railroad in 19^th Century America : This 8 page paper discusses the history and development of railroads in America and their economic impact on American society. The advent of the railroad and the expansion of rail service across the country changed American business, politics, and economics. Bibliography lists 9 sources. Rail19.wps

How Railroads Changed Military Strategy : A 6 page research paper which examines how the use of railroads changed how the U.S. military conducted warfare strategy. The writer particularly relates to what has been called the "first all-out war" fought by Americans-the Civil War. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Railwar.wps

Maglev Trains : A 15 page paper discussing the maglev train. The first section of the paper discusses a bit of the history of trains in order to provide better understanding of the trains of the present day as well as the future. Following that is a brief section discussing the particular mechanics of the generic maglev train. Individual trains, and there relationship to various countries is then examined. Japan, Germany, and the Untied States are the countries who are the most active in the research and development of maglev trains. this is followed by a section addressing problems and other additional information which is pertinent to maglev systems. Bibliography lists 12 sources. Maglev.wps

The Unprecedented Growth of AEI Corporation : 25 pages in length. An in-depth evaluation of Air Express International (AEI)-- the world's leading logistics company and freight forwarder. AEI's services, finances, and marketing stratagem are analyzed as are its growth and stockholder issues. Paper provides an excellent case study. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Aeicase.wps

The Unprecedented Growth of AEI Corporation # 2 : 30 pages in length. Another in-depth analysis of Air Express International; This one dealing more with the company's new technologies, mergers, acquisitions, and international expansion. The paper concentrates much less on financial statistics when compared with AEI Case # 1 though. Bibliography lists 10 sources. Aeicase2.wps

The Computerized World of the Automobile : A 47 page paper discussing the world of computers as it relates to the automobile. The history of the engine is discussed in order to give a basic amount of information in which to understand the changes that have occurred from an electronic viewpoint. This is followed by a detailed account of the automobile today which houses many different forms of electronic controls. The issues relating to the mechanics who must learn to work on the new automobiles is addressed. A section detailing some information regarding computerized design is included to illustrate where the computerization of automobiles may well have begun which is followed by a section discussing the automobile of the tomorrow. Bibliography contains 17 sources. Autocomp.wps

Germany’s Volkswagen Beetle : A 12 page research paper which examines the history of the Third Reich’s "people’s car"-the most popular car in automotive history-its legend and the reality, and how the new "Bug" compares with the old. Although originally the brainchild of Hitler, the Volkswagen Beetle has taken on a new identity of its own. Bibliography lists 9 sources. Volksbug.wps

Ocean Ports and International Commerce : A 9 page paper that provides an overview of the trends and issues related to ocean ports and international commerce, especially in light of emerging changes in this area of transportation. Bibliography lists 8 sources. Oceanpor.wps

Taps For "TAPS"? The Trans-Alaska Pipeline System & Transportation :
A 6 page report on the controversy-torn history of the oil pipeline traversing the Alaskan tundra, and the prospects for continuance of the consortium of oil companies, Alyeska, governing it. The report covers perspectives of economists, consumers, governmental agencies and the President, Alaskan officials, public, and native peoples, environmentalists, the oil industry, and oil company executives. The implications for the transportation sector of the economy are discussed. Bibiography lists more than a dozen sources. Alask.wps

NAFTA And The Transportation & Logistics Industry : A 9 page paper on this topic. The writer explores how NAFTA has impacted the railway and trucking industries, and affected trade with Mexico. Bibliography lists 9 sources. Naftatra.wps

U.S. Transportation & The Impact Of the A.D.A. : A 10 research page paper that describes the effects of the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act on transportation in the U.S. The writer presents the concept that while companies, government agencies and transit centers have attempted to provide accessibility to disabled Americans, there are many hidden problems that prevent many disabled from accessing transportation at all. The relevant roles of the Federal Highway Administration, the Department of Traffic, and more are discussed. Bibliography lists 10 sources. Distrans.wps

Strategic Marketing Plan For An Air Freight Business : This 11 page report discusses the development of a strategic marketing plan for an airfreight company. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Markfri.wps

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