THE GEOGRAPHY OF TRANSPORT SYSTEMS
| Mode | Limitations | Most Appropriate Uses |
| Walking | Requires physical ability. Limited distance and carrying capacity. Difficult or unsafe in some areas. | Short trips by physically able people. |
| Bicycle | Requires bicycle and physical ability. Limited distance and carrying capacity. | Short to medium length trips by physically able people on suitable routes. |
| Taxi | Relatively high cost per mile. | Infrequent trips, short and medium distance trips. |
| Fixed Route Transit | Destinations and times limited. | Short to medium distance trips along busy corridors. |
| Paratransit | High cost and limited service. | Travel for disabled people. |
| Auto driver | Requires driving ability and automobile. High fixed costs. | Travel by people who can drive and afford an automobile. |
| Ridesharing | Requires cooperative automobile driver. Consumes driver's time if a special trip (chauffeuring). | Trips that the driver would take anyway (ridesharing). Occasional special trips (chauffeuring). |
| Vehicle Rentals | Requires convenient and affordable vehicle rentals services. | Occasional use by drivers who do not own an automobile. |
| Motorcycle | Requires riding ability and motorcycle. High fixed costs. | Travel by people who can ride and afford a motorcycle. |
| Telecommuting | Requires equipment and skill. | Alternative to some types of trips. |
Each mode is suitable for certain purposes. The concept of suitability varies depending upon the concerned distance, the level of density and available income.