The Future of Ground-Based Transportation Systems

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The Future of Ground-Based Transportation Systems

Download the PDF. Summary: Swift PRT Inc. (“Swift”) proposes a new transportation system designed to replace or radically augment the use of cars in urban and dense suburban areas.  An ideal transportation system is a combination of speed (200+ km/hr), ubiquitous coverage (stations within a 3-5 minute walk max), on-demand departure (minimize waiting for a ...