Infrastructure is the basic physical and organizational structure necessary for the operation of services and facilities in society. The infrastructure of the public transport system in a country or city represents an integral picture of the services provided by the government or relevant authorities. It typically means providing a structure to support the entire development of a particular project. If the public transport system infrastructure is complete or is being properly developed, it can benefit thousands of commuters who use train or buses to commute to work. Public transportation is a service provided by the city government that is available for use by 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 the first option if the public transport infrastructure in the country was 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 interrelated. Economic development increases the demand for transportation if the number of workers traveling to and from work and customers traveling to and from service areas increases. If the public transport system in the economy is well developed, the price of public transport is affordable to the population of the country. This will result in further economic development in the economy. Additionally, a thriving public transportation system in the economy creates many job opportunities...... middle of paper ......Debra A. Miller. Detroit: Greenhaven Press, 2012. Current Controversies. Rpt. from "The public transport revolution: why does it never arrive?" 2011. Opposing Viewpoints in Context. Network. April 24, 2014. Schwieterman, Joseph P., Alan P. Mammoser, and John A. Shuler. Beyond Burnham: An Illustrated History of Planning for the Chicago Region. Lake Forest, IL: Lake Forest College, 2009. 107. Print."Nations public transportation infrastructure receives 'D' grade showing urgent need for investment." APTA. American Public Transportation Association, March 19, 2013. Web. April 24, 2014. “Time is Money: The Economic Benefits of Transportation Investments.” Metropolis of Chicago. Polis Metro Strategy, September 2007. Web. March 25, 2014Vock, Daniel C. “Lagging Public Transportation Repairs Will Get Renewed Attention.” State line. (Washington, DC), January 17, 2013, Newspaper Source, EBSCOhost. April 24, 2014.