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Man now moves more material around than atmospheric, geological, and oceanic forces combined, placing tremendous stress on the environment. Land use and transportation are the most pressing sustainability issues, far more urgent than improving energy efficiency in product, automobile, and building design. Trends indicate that the smart investment capital will reward regions that have developed "green" energy systems, efficient multimodal transportation, and innovative urban places. Every dollar invested in rail transit generates $6 or more in high quality development returns. Some rail communities have experienced 2000% returns in one decade of investment. No other transportation system has comparable economic development power.