10.3 Why are transport systems located in cities?

Question 1

What roles do transport systems play?

Answer 1

Movement of people

Movement of goods and services

Question 2

How do transport systems support connection?

Answer 2

Connection between transport modes

Connection between cities

Question 3

Why are transport systems needed in cities?

Answer 3

Fulfil demand for movement

Question 4

What does movement of resources from one place to another drive?

Answer 4

Commuting
Trading
Migration

Question 5

Where are employment opportunities vs housing found?

Answer 5

Employment opportunities concentrated in city centre

Housing found further away in areas that are more affordable

Question 6

What role do transport systems play?

Answer 6

Providing access to social activities and amenities that improves ppl social and emotional well-being

Question 7

What does LTA invest millions of dollars in?

Answer 7

Sheltered walkways
Allow commuters to reach amenities conveniently from public transport nodes
Built to schools, healthcare facilities and other public amenities (within 400 metre radius of MRT stations and 200 metre radius of bus interchanges and LRT stations) where feasible

Question 8

What are transport systems vital to?

Answer 8

Economic activities

Supply goods and services from where they’re produced to where they are consumed