Title: Examine current mass transit systems in the United States.
Course: Renewable Energy (17105) > Section: Exploring Energy Use in Transportation

Examination should include steps being taken to decrease mass transit systems’ dependence on fossil fuels, such as

- priority of cargo over passengers
- electrification of buses
- infrastructure
- funding.

Examination should include transportation options that may prove practical for mass transit, such as

- compressed natural gas for some depot-based vehicles (e.g., buses)
- biofuels (blended with diesel) in trains and trucks
- straight vegetable oils (SVO)
- planned residential development with connectivity to mass transit.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are the different types of mass transit?
- What is an affordable alternative to driving a personal vehicle from New York City to Sacramento?
- What are some changes in mass transit that might be helpful to reducing the use of fossil fuels?
- How is SVO used in transportation?