g developed every day to bring transport in line with globalization. Multiple types of transport are in some cases being combined to provide a total transport solution in arenas where one type alone no longer satisfies all the requirements. New technology, new techniques, and new time constraints are transforming the transport industry and making it a more integral part of supply chain management.
Transport of people is equally vital to the economy of a city. Workers need a way to get to their jobs, shoppers need to be able to visit stores and shopping malls, and businessmen need to be able to visit clients in order to keep the economy flourishing. Access to everything a city offers is dependent to some degree on transportation. Citizens need to be able to get to doctors, hospitals, lawyers, grocery stores, post offices, and a vast number of other establishments just to maintain everyday life, their health, and a place to live. Moreover, access to nonessential but economically beneficial other goods and services also factors into the cityÆs economy. Sports stadiums, movies, amusement parks, tourist attractions, special districts, art galleries, craft shows, music concerts, fine restaurants, and many other cultural opportunities contribute to the cityÆs economy by attracting residents and adding money to the cityÆs coffers in terms of revenues and jobs.
Convenience, comfort, safety, and time are four of the most important factors in the modern lifestyle. Transport systems that provide convenience, are safe and comfortable to use, operate punctually and regularly, and take little time provide a greater advantage to the city than those that do not (ôModule 3-Transport Managementö www.kursi.komin.lv). Therefore, the quality of transport systems in terms of their technological development, their upkeep, and their human factors tend to be worth their cost in comparison with outmoded, slow, uncomfortable, or inconvenien...