Chapter 2.0

Question 1

ICC

Answer 1

The Interstate Commerce Commission

Question 2

the result of market forces (state of the economy, competition, costs, and prices of service), government actions (regulation, subsidy, and promotion), and transportation technology (speed, capacity, range, and reliability).

Answer 2

Equilibrium

Question 3

The principal modes of intercity freight transportation

Answer 3

highways
railroads
water
pipelines

Question 4

existing or traveling between cities.

Answer 4

intercity

Question 5

a generic term used to describe the family of transit services available to urban and rural residents. Thus, it is not a single mode but a variety of traditional and innovative services, which should complement each other to provide system-wide mobility.

Answer 5

Public transportation

Question 6

characterized by fixed routes, published schedules, designated networks, and specified stops. Mass-transit vehicles include buses, light rail (trolleys) or rapid transit that either share space in mixed traffic or operate on grade separated rights of way

Answer 6

Mass Transit

Question 7

characterized by flexible and personalized service intended to replace conventional fixed-route, fixed schedule mass-transit lines. Paratransit is available to the public on demand, by subscription, or on a shared-ride basis. Examples include taxi, car rental, dial-a-ride, and specialized services for elderly, medical, and other designated users.

Answer 7

Paratransit

Question 8

(as the name implies) is characterized by two or more persons traveling together by prearrangement, such as carpool, vanpool, or shared-ride taxi.

Answer 8

Ridesharing

Question 9

Transit modes

Answer 9

1. Mass Transit
2. Paratransit
3. Ridesharing

Question 10

Other major considerations in selecting the travel mode include:

Answer 10

reliability
punctuality
cost
travel time
safety.