From “City Beautiful”. ( YouTube / Nebula )

People need to get from origins to destinations in cities, and they do that by using different modes of transportation: cars, bikes, buses, and feet. Transportation planning makes sure people can get places safely, efficiently, and quickly.

This is part of the new "Basics" series. Three more videos to come!

This video is funded by the Cal Poly Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activities Grant program. Thanks!

Produced by Dave Amos and the fine folks at Nebula Studios.
Written by Dave Amos and Sullivan Israel.
Motion Graphics by Anagha Kulkarni and Subha Eranki.
Select images and video from Getty Images.
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