Infrastructure is the basic physical and organizational structure necessary for the operation of society's services and facilities. The infrastructure of the public transport system in a country or city represents an integral picture of the services provided by the government or law enforcement authorities. This generally means providing a framework that supports the complete development of a particular project. If the infrastructure of the public transport system is complete or under development, it can benefit thousands of commuters who use the train or bus to get to their workplace. Public transportation is a service provided by the city government that is accessible to the general public. Public transport includes buses, trains, subways and taxis. Public transport provides a vital service to the country's economy as it helps millions of commuters move quickly from one place to another. Commuters would consider public transport as their first option if the public transport infrastructure in the country is well established. Ultimately, this will result in an increase in revenue generated and this revenue can be invested for infrastructure purposes. Economic development and transportation are linked to each other. Economic development increases the demand for transportation if there is an increase in the number of workers traveling to and from work, and customers traveling to and from service areas. If the public transport system in the economy is well developed, the price of public transport is affordable for the population of the country. This will result in further economic development in the economy. Additionally, a thriving mass transit system in the economy creates many job opportunities...... middle of paper ...... Debra A. Miller. Detroit: Greenhaven Press, 2012. Current Controversies. Rep. Excerpt from “The public transport revolution: why does it never happen? » 2011. Opposing Viewpoints in Context. Internet. April 24, 2014. Schwieterman, Joseph P., Alan P. Mammoser, and John A. Shuler. Beyond Burnham: An Illustrated History of Planning for the Chicago Area. Lake Forest, IL: Lake Forest College, 2009. 107. Print. “The Nations' public transportation infrastructure receives a 'D' grade, showing an urgent need for investment. » APTA. American Public Transportation Association, March 19, 2013. Web. April 24, 2014. “Time is Money: The Economic Benefits of Investing in Public Transportation.” Metropolitan Chicago. Metro Polis Strategy, September 2007. Web. March 25, 2014Vock, Daniel C. “Transit Repairs Backlog Will Get Renewed Attention.” » State line. (Washington, DC), January 17, 2013, Newspaper Source, EBSCOhost. April 24, 2014.