mag-lifts are a magnetic train it would be efficient, cheap, and fast and all of those are key in a transportation system. They would require little maintenance and overall be very helpful. They don't require much technology that would break down making it far more cost effective and the large interior is perfect for transporting massive groups of people very quickly.

Thesis slide

69 million cars break down every year equivalent to 1 in every three drivers. Cars are extremely expensive and are relatively inefficient in getting people around in big populated areas. They require tons of road space and things like traffic lights and crossing guards. All of these things are a waste of resources. The best way to maximize the potential of our cities is to transition towards a public transportation system that is fast, efficient and above all free. The number of middle class adults in the US decreased from 61% in 1971 to 51% in 2019. Now the significance of this is if the majority of the US population is lower class, they will not be able to afford the expensive vehicles designed by private companies specifically to pull profit. This means the only feasible way of transportation is going to be a free public transportation and that is what my magnet propelled train achieves. Costing nearly nothing to the taxpayer and being extremely efficient it is an ideal way of transportation. It takes up little space because it is located far underground and is relatively quiet. Going at speeds of up to 345 miles an hour it reaches anywhere in the city in minutes.

Inspiration

Map Of The City

The name of the city is Boston I chose this as a far more idealized city to the one that is here right now. The bolded portion of the map are subway lines and these are where the trains will be operating.

The name of the city is Boston I chose this as a far more idealized city to the one that is here right now. The bolded portion of the map are subway lines and these are where the trains will be operating.

Drawing of the Vehicle

My vehicle is called the magnetic propelled train.

It is a 100 foot by 7 foot train capable of carrying almost 500 people comfortably. This train reaching top speeds of 345 miles per hour is a sleek steel design with a glass roof to allow for natural light

Storyboard

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Final Prototype - Images

Diagrams of the Vehicle

Final Prototype - Video

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