Question

Which type of technology did city planners adopt during the Industrial Age in an attempt to meet the needs of commuters?

Answer 1

Railroad technology

Think of two types of transportation systems developed in cities during the Industrial Age: elevated trains and subways. Both are forms of railroad technology applied to city landscapes. By elevating railways above the streets or placing them in tunnels beneath the streets, city planners were able to increase commuter travel options and access.

Answer 2

City planners adopted railroad technology in the Industrial Age to help out commuters. Since a lot of factories were not located close to homes, people took the train to get to work as their way of transportation.