Chapter 4: Transport Part 1 Flashcards
Ways cities try to handle traffic congestion:
1) B________ ____ _____ & ________
2) De_____ _________ ______ _________ ______
1) Build more roads and highways
2) Develop efficient public transport system
Mobility refers to… ?
Mobility refers to:
- The movement of people and goods from place to place
- In a reasonable time and at an acceptable cost
Reasons on why people need to commute:
People need to commute between:
1) Work
2) School
3) Homes
Traffic congestion occurs when…?
In cities, when there are large numbers of people moving about, traffic congestion occurs.
Compare transport system in cities to rural areas
Hint: 3⃣ points
Cities have a wider variety of transport modes, higher density of transport networks and better quality transport infrastructure, compared to rural areas.
Modes of transportation refers to… ?
Hint: Keyword—MODES
Modes of transportation refers to:
-the types of transport used to facilitate the movement of people or goods from one place to another
Where did the ‘tuk-tuk’ originate from?
Bangkok
Able to weave in and out of traffic easily
Where did the ‘jeepney’ originate from?
Philippines
A transport network refers to… ?
O O Legend: \ / Nodes: O O-------O-------O Routes: \
Hint: What are nodes & routes?
A transport network refers to:
-A system of transport routes connecting a set of nodes.
-A node is a place where lines in a network cross or join.
(The nodes are junctions & terminals)
-A route refers to the connection between 2 nodes.
What makes up a dense transport network?
Hints: 2 points
A dense transport network is:
- Highly developed
- Well-connected
List examples of private and public transport
Private transport: Cars, motorcycles
Public transport: Buses, trains, taxis
Transport infrastructure refers to… ?
Hint:
R____, R_______ ______ & B__ _________
Transport infrastructure refers to:
-Facilities such as roads, railway tracks & bus terminals
Note to self: An example of a high-quality transport infrastructure is a well-paved and well-lit road with many lanes for vehicles to pass through quickly & smoothly
Note to self: An example of a high-quality transport infrastructure is a well-paved and well-lit road with many lanes for vehicles to pass through quickly & smoothly
Characteristics of a high-quality transport infrastructure
List 2 that starts with L____ ________ & E_________
1) Large capacity
- able to move large groups of people at any one time
2) Efficient
- Frequent services to move people quickly
Characteristics of a high-quality transport infrastructure
List 2 that starts with C__________ & D_________ and R________
1) Comfortable
- Clean traveling environment allows for a comfortable commute
2) Dependable and Reliable
- Transport system can be depended upon to move people constantly, on time and with few interruptions
Characteristics of a high-quality transport infrastructure
List 1 that starts with S______
1) Safe
- Little danger of car accidents, bus collisions or even train derailing
- Presence of safety features such as track barriers and emergency buttons on trains
Define traffic congestion
Traffic congestion is a situation where there are more vehicles than the road can handle.
List characteristics of traffic congestion
Hint: There’s 2⃣ points
1) Slow traveling speeds
- During t.c, traveling speed of vehicle may be as slow as 10km/h in comparison to a usual speed limit of 80km/h
2) Vehicular queues of more than 15 minutes
- May sometimes stretch anywhere from a few hundred metres to several kilometres.
The cons of traffic congestion
1) Reduces mobility
2) Time-consuming for people to move about/ deliver goods
Slow traveling speeds + Large number of vehicles = B_____________,
resulting in _____________ _______
1) Build-up of vehicles in the road
2) Vehicular queues
List at least 5 reasons for traffic congestion (Hint: 3⃣L)
(ie; To avoid accidents, drivers slow down while driving)
(ie; Impatient & selfish commuters/ drivers—>inconsiderate parking)
(ie; People disregard rules regarding trains/buses)
(ie; Not enough trains/ buses)
1) Lack of adequate transport infrastructure (roads are too narrow)
2) Growing population->large number of cars
3) Low quality of road network (N.A for S’pore)
4) Low frequency of public transport
5) Rainy weather (causes ppl to drive slower; accidents occur–car skidding; minor flooding) {Applicable for SG)
If traffic is not well-managed, it leads to traffic congestion, causing ___________________ (2 points)
Economic loss & Environmental pollution