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In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, many urban areas in the United States were experiencing explosive growth and congestion. To address these issues, state legislatures passed a series of laws authorizing the construction of rapid transit systems. This volume, which includes the full text of the 1891 Rapid Transit Act passed by the New York State Legislature, provides an interesting glimpse into the challenges of urban planning and transportation in the Gilded Age.
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