Speculations on the Future of Transportation
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T his article presents some general speculations on possible transportation systems of the future and outlines the effects that these systems may have on the engineering profession in particular and society in general. The overall tone of the discussion is intentionally provocative rather than prescriptive in nature. The intent is to encourage our profession to anticipate and plan for the future in creative and imaginative ways.
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