Congestion

Question 0

Name three economic impacts congestion causes?

Answer 0

Movements of goods is slower due to congestion
Time and man power is wasted in traffic jams
The CBI estimates that each year London loses £20billion as a result of congestion.

Question 1

Name three environmental impacts congestion has?

Answer 1

Air pollution from car engines
Carbon monoxide created by engines can cause lung disorders
Pollutants from engines which can make buildings and monuments unsightly

Question 2

Name three social impacts congestion causes?

Answer 2

Revving engines and sounding of horns cause creates noise pollution
Traffic queues,smog and multi storey car parks cause visual pollution
In London last year over 6000 people were killed or seriously injured in traffic accidents.

Question 3

Give 3 examples of what causes congestion?

Answer 3

More people commute to work
Increasing car ownership
Increased personal wealth in uk

Question 4

Give a solution to congestion using a case study

Answer 4

15 fringe car parks with a capacity of 10,000 cars were built on the edge of the CBD in Singapore. This reduced the number of vehicles in the CBD as people travelled in on shuttle buses. This means they can fit forty people in one vehicles rather than having 40 separate vehicles on the road.