CHAPTER 3: Overland by Bicycle, Wagon, and Automobile
At the turn of the 20th century, the horse was still the primary mode of transportation. However, the increasing number of people moving into urban areas, combined with the problems of feeding, watering, and removing the waste of the animals, necessitated a new form of transportation. Railroads, canals, and trolleys proved useful, but lacked sufficiently flexible schedules to meet the needs of urban dwellers. [chapter summary]