Urban, Suburban and Rural

Communities

Transportation

Created by Mrs. Robert

Suburban Transportation

• There are many ways to get around in a suburban community. Since we are right outside of the city (urban areas) we must commute or travel to those areas. In the suburbs, we need to get around to places that are not always so close to where we live. Here are the ways we can get around…

Suburban Transportation

• By car, bus or train..

Suburban Transportation

• Some people walk, ride bikes or even motorcycles…

Suburban Transportation

• Riding skateboards and scooters are popular… Or you can even call a cab…

Suburban Transportation

• How do you get around in the suburbs?

Urban Transportation

• There are many ways to get from place to place if you live in the city. Here are some of the more popular ways that people get around in an urban area…

Urban Transportation

• Walking, riding bikes and taxis…

• Subway, buses and trains…

Urban Transportation

• And if you have the money… You can ride in a limousine or even in a helicopter.

Urban Transportation

• But some people prefer the ferry or even a tram…

Urban Transportation

• How would you prefer to get from place to place in an urban area?

Rural Transportation

• Think of a community far away from the city where the pace is slow and there are trees and grass as far as the eyes can see. Maybe you are on a farm or a ranch. This is a rural area. Here are the ways that people get from place to place…

Rural Transportation

• You could always walk. Maybe ride your bike or even ride a horse…

Rural Transportation

• Many people drive into town to shop and visit neighbors or take a bus to get to school…

Rural Transportation

• Some people get creative…

Rural Transportation

• How would you get around if you lived in a rural community?