The Rural Motor Express
To Conserve Foodstuffs and Labor and to Supply Rural TransportationDe United States. Council of National Defense. Highways Transport Committee
Duração18m
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In "The Rural Motor Express," the United States Council of National Defense's Highways Transport Committee presents a comprehensive examination of rural transportation systems in the early 20th century. This seminal work utilizes a blend of empirical data, historical context, and socio-economic analysis to explore the critical role of motor transport in enhancing rural connectivity and agricultural productivity. The report is meticulously structured, incorporating case studies and policy recommendations, thus reflecting the period's industrial advancements and societal shifts that prioritized efficient transportation as a backbone of national development. The Council of National Defense was formed during World War I to address the United States' preparedness for war, promoting infrastructure improvements, including transportation networks. The Highways Transport Committee, recognizing the fragmented state of rural transport, sought to develop strategic plans that would foster economic growth and support the agricultural sector. This institutional perspective highlights the authors' commitment to utilizing public policy for national enhancement, underpinned by a forward-thinking vision of rural America. I highly recommend "The Rural Motor Express" to scholars, policymakers, and enthusiasts of transport history. Its insights remain relevant, offering lessons in the integration of rural infrastructures that resonate in today's discussions on sustainable development and economic resilience.
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GêneroOther
Duração18 min
Narrado porOuça com mais de 1.000 vozes
FormatoeBook com áudio
Data de publicação16 de set. de 2022
IdiomaInglês
Sumário
1Introduction
2TO CONSERVE FOODSTUFFS AND LABOR AND TO SUPPLY RURAL TRANSPORTATION
3WASHINGTON, D. C.
4HIGHWAYS TRANSPORT COMMITTEE.
5The Purpose of Rural Motor Express.
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6The Plan of Organization.
7Indorsements of Rural Express.
8The Need.
9Present Development of Rural Express.
10Expansion to a National System.
11The Organization of New Routes.
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