What is the solution to the problem of the automobile which is threatening to kill cities and their inhabitants? This film proposes that mass transportation systems are the answer and demonstrates that Chicago, New York and London are doing something about it by improving the efficiency and economy of existing systems. Some must take more drastic action. For Example, San Francisco, has set up a rapid transport system authority to combat the problem. Mention is made of the first automatic public transport ticketing system.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
009338
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Cities and towns - United States
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Transportation
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Transportation, Automotive
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Urban transportation
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Automobiles - Social aspects
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Cities and towns - Growth - Social aspects
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Transportation - Social aspects
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)