Benefits of Subway Systems

Transportation has always been a vital necessity for mankind. In the early times, some animals which have been domesticated by humans were used for transportation. However, in the length of time, there have been more transportation choices, as a result of developments in technologies. Thus, since the 19th century, these improvements led subway systems. Subway system is an electric railway operating below the surface of the ground. At the present day, they have a major key position in transportation systems with their facilities. In fact, subway systems are better than other transport systems because of their health, economic and security advantages.
The first outstanding effect of subway systems is providing better state of health and being friendly with nature. To start with, subway systems supply high quality conditions to make people's psychology better. One of these is that subway systems avoid traffic noise. Hardy (2008) states that noise makes people more antipathetic and angry also the possibility of heart attack and in EU 3% of ischeamic heart disease results from this (para.4). As it is clear from these examples, one can say people will be affected from vehicle noise badly in transportation without subway system. What is more, there is no loss of time in the subway systems. Jordan believes that presently used traffic systems should be abandoned because of rise in fuel prices, time loss on traffic and harmful effect on environment (2008, para.4). Therefore, when subway systems become more widespread, they can be a great solution for traffic problem. Research thus shows that usage of subway systems in transportation will be effective in making people’s psychology better.
In addition to the fact that subway systems make people's psychology better, they also cause less environment pollution. As an example, subway systems protect people from harmful effects of engine exhaust. J.Wargo, L. Wargo and Alderman state, "Although people have grown to accept the smell of engine exhaust as a part of everyday life, our nation is experiencing an epidemic of illnesses made worse by air pollution" (2006, "Overview" section, para. 2). With subway systems it is possible to turn the world a cleaner place and prevent some illnesses. Moreover, subway systems are a big advantage for postponing global warming. DeCicco and Fung (2006) indicate that in 2004, total vehicles in USA emitted 314 MMTc (carbon-equivalent) which causes global warming (‘‘Conclusion’’ section, para. 1). This proof clearly shows how the transportation systems contribute to the global warming without subway systems. Obviously, subway system is the best alternative transportation system for less environment pollution.
The second outstanding effect of subway systems is their economic advantages. First of all, compared to other transport systems, subway systems are cheap and economical. For example, when travelling in town, subway systems can be effective on time and money saving. As research by Demir (2003) shows, apart from the other means of transportations, metro is the easiest and the cheapest way, and its having its own route causes a relief in the traffic (p. 41). Considering the information above, one can say that subway transportation is the most logical and economical choice. Moreover, subway systems are also quick and easy transportation. Saito, Yamashiro, Nakashima and Igarashi assert that the new Subway Line 3 in Fukuoka city in Japan which passes through between the southest part of suburban inhabitant area and the city center, provide a great decrease in residents' travel time if they change their travel style. From this example, one can say that subway systems are the right choice for using the time in an economical way. All these examples prove that subway systems are surely cheaper than other transport.
Besides the fact that subway systems are cheaper than other transport systems, they also have important environment benefits. Most importantly, they increases the value of surrounding areas. Transportation Riders United reports that the rise in the price of houses was a quarter higher in the metro area housed near Dallas' Dart light rail stations than another place (2006, ‘‘Public Transport Increases Value’’ section). This implies that subway stations increase the value of surrounding areas. Also, they have great charm on tourists and help tourism industry. Kingwell states, ‘‘In an era of soaring fuel prices and precious boutique hotels, what about indulging in the subway as a form of tourism? Opportunity costs are minimal, adventures abound and the journey is sometimes more interesting than the destination’’ (2009, para. 4). In view of this information, it can be argued that subway systems are helpful on tourism industry, too. In conclusion, the positive impacts of subway systems on environment benefits are unquestionable.
The final outstanding effect of subway systems is their technological protecting advantages..In the first place, according to other transport, subway systems are safer than other transports. Primarily, in subway system there is a controlling panel of each people.As resarch by Policastro and Gordon (2009) shows, detectors and closed-circuit TV are making protecting safer with helping it to prevent losing time during any problem (p.2). This shows that, one can say that subway transportation is the most safer and reliable.In addition, subway protection systems detecting and preventing the attack quickly.Policastro and Gordon (2009) asserts that protection system with monitors and detectors prevents attack quickly and they are cornfirming where is the attack takes place. This explains that, one can say that subway systems are the right choise for the safe life. All these examples prove that subway systems are surely safer and reliable than other transportations.
Besides the fact that subway system is safer than other transports, it is also protected by special security personnel. Most importantly, in subway system there is control of each passenger by special teams. As research by Murray (2008) shows, officers will now patrolling in subway stations and trains with special guns (para. 6). This shows that, this shows that protection of subway system is the best way of protection public transport. In addition, during the protection of subway system not only special teams and technological detection systems are working, but special dogs are the main assistances of security personnel. Murray (2008) asserts that special K-9 dogs can easily sniff the bomb and detect it, helping the officers to get the terrorist immediately. In view of this information everybody can be sure that subway system is the best protected transport system. In conclusion, protection system of subway is one of the best protection systems and passengers can travel with it safer.
In conclusion, it can be said with no doubt that in people’s daily life, subway systems are a cut above other transportation means due to their advantages on health, budget and security. Subway systems surely protect the environment and supply high quality conditions for health. In addition to their effects in daily life, they contribute to people’s savings and increase the value of the city and also inspire confidence to people. Thus, to have a rapid and satisfactory choice in the world of transportation, subway systems should be used more widespread than other transportation systems. Meanwhile, further research on this subject is recommended to better understand the advantages of subway systems.