Essays on Commuting

Suburbanization entails the shift of the human population from the urban centers to the suburban regions leading to a phenomenon known as the urban sprawl. Many Americans now opt to reside in satellite communities otherwise known as suburbs commuting to and fro their workplaces using automobiles. The NPR report provides a vivid example of a family that left the city to live in the suburbs to avoid the rising costs of accommodation. Although it appears as if the move by the household and millions of other American families is a wise choice financially, it has serious implications on the ...

(Professor Name) (Correct Date) August 11, 2014

Going to a 9/80 Work Schedule

The interests of the employer and the hired worker contradicted in the days when workers had to be in place for 70-90 hours a week. In only 30 years, unions have achieved the established 40-hour limit on the working week. The growth of megacities, congestion of road transportation, a growing number of working mothers and the chronic fatigue syndrome has resulted in declined productivity of tired employees. Output was the development of alternative working time. Today, about 70% of the companies in the USA operate on a flexible schedule (Kokemuller, 2016). In ...

I fail to understand most of the world around me, and the world seems to misinterpret me. However, when I need to relate and to feel understood, I do not go to a person, but to an object. The object that best describes me is my longboard. This can be seen in the Personal, Practical and Universal aspects of the chosen object. My black bird flies on the road like a road runner. Its wheels are smooth and strong, and its black and rough surface is perfect for my feet. I remain firmly attached to it throughout my inner-city ...

Research Method Assignment B

Introduction With the growing numbers of motor vehicle in every city, it is evident that people are getting more reliant on private vehicles when it comes to meeting their travelling needs. One of the cities or location that holds this situation is Kuwait, from which more and more people depend on their private vehicles as they claim that it is more reliable to drive or ride on their private cars than to take the city’s public transport. While the public transport in Kuwait aims to provide better service to their people, there are still many citizens who do ...

The designs Motorcycles vary considerably to enable them to suit deferent use and road conditions. The purposes range from long distance travel cruising sport such as racing to commuting purposes. Hildebrand and Wolf Muller were the first series of motorcycle products manufactured in 1894. In most of the developed countries such as the United States motorcycles are mainly for luxury. They are perhaps used mostly for recreation, as a symbol for personal identification or as the accessory for a unique lifestyle (Fishman et al. 13). However, motorcycles are most utilitarian since they have low prices and economics regarding fuel ...

Driverless cars are vehicles that have the ability to cruise through roads without human input. They normally sense the environment to enable them navigate. These cars utilize computer vision, GPS, LIDAR, Odometers, and radar to detect their surroundings (Sharon and Luka 8). The information collected by the sensors is then interpreted by advanced control systems enabling the vehicle to identify the navigation paths accurately. The sensors also enable the cars to dodge obstacles and comprehend relevant signage. The question is whether people will embrace this technology and make it their thing. The question in many peoples’ minds is the ...

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Introduction

The question of whether the government or the private transport provides better public transport is still and ongoing debate. This question will be addressed in this discussion in which the factors indicating which of the two transport systems is better than the other will be determined. Although the private sector appears to offer the best possible transport service to the public, but in reality the government transport system is still the most efficient on every level. Examining the existing literatures encompassing the pros and cons of the private and government transport service will substantiate the ...

Re: Alternative Work Arrangements.

The purpose of this proposal is to suggest the various types of work arrangement for the employees to do their jobs. It is necessary to understand the type of job that would allow an employee to work from home, or create a different type of work arrangement. Depending on the nature of work, companies offer various options for the employees to telecommute and work, or work from home.

Current Procedure:

The current work policy is equal to all the employees at all levels, and every employee is required to commute to work every day. Employees come to work either by the ...

Abstract

Megabus has steadily grown to be one of the largest intercity transport sectors in North America. Stagecoach Group, with a fleet of close to 2500 vehicles and more than 5000 employees, has overseen the rapid expansion of Megabus. As a late entrant into the market, the company has the advantages of creating services that are tailored to its target market. It has also embraced social media platform which is popular among the youth that forms the largest proportion of its clients. However, Megabus faces stiff competition in the industry. It also has to content with low-profit margins due to ...

KC Mothers in Charge is committed to end violence against women in household settings and beyond. In being so committed, KC Mothers in Charge plans a broad range of community engagement activities aimed at making battered women more comfortable in sharing painful, personal stories not in pain but in a more, insightful, determined and forward-looking manner. The following (personal) stories, recounted by battered women of diverse backgrounds, unfolded during a Bus Tour organized by KC Mothers in Charge for more community engagement.

Mom # 1

The state of homelessness defines Mom # 1's personal experience. Shunned by her family and peers (for reasons ...

Metropolises are large urban areas or cities that are significant political, economic and social cultural centers for a given region or country. They are also important hubs for international or regional commerce, communications and connections. In reference to large cities, neighborhoods are usually districts or localities characterized by certain ranks and qualities of its inhabitants. Therefore, neighborhood segregation refers to the physical separation of urban localities or residents into two or more neighborhoods. Although neighborhood segregation had been attributed to social courses such as ethnicity, racism and cultures, in the last few decades, there is growing evidence that differences ...