Analysis of the Electric Railway Problem; Report of the Federal Electric Railways Commission With Summary and Recommendations, Supplemented by Special Studies of Local Transportation Issues in the Sta

This volume presents a comprehensive analysis of the challenges facing electric railways in the early 20th century. It includes the full report of the Federal Electric Railways Commission, offering a detailed summary of findings and recommendations. Supplementing the national overview are special studies examining local transportation issues in New Jersey and Denver, providing specific insights into the problems and potential solutions in different regional contexts. Delos Franklin Wilcox delves into the economic, operational, and regulatory aspects of electric railways, making this a valuable historical resource for understanding the evolution of urban and regional transportation systems in the United States. The report addresses issues such as financial stability, infrastructure maintenance, and competition from other modes of transportation, providing a snapshot of a critical period in the history of public transit. A must-read for historians, transportation planners, and anyone interested in the development of American cities and their transportation networks.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.