Geography : Transport Systems and where they are found Flashcards
What is the Function of a Transport system (3 Cs):
- Connects people from one place to another.
- Creates Opportunities for social conversations and activities.
- Creates Opportunities for economic activities and development.
What are the 3 elements that make up transport systems (NIM)
- Network
- Infrastructure (for)
- Modes (of)
Definition of a node:
One node represents one location
Definition of a Route:
A route represents the path of travel between the nodes (locations)
Definition of Network Density:
The number of nodes and routes in a location
(The higher the amount of nodes and routes, the higher the density)
What is a Transport Network made out of?
Sets of nodes and routes
How is a dense transport network beneficial? (EEP)
- Easier for people to travel between locations
- Easier for people to participate in various activities
- Possible for people to be more independent (greater mobility)
Example of Local node and route:
Node: A bus station
Route: Roads a bus travels on
Example of Regional node and route:
Node: Inter-city (two or more cities) bus interchange
Route: Roads and rail lines
The three different scales of nodes and routes (smallest to biggest):
- Local
- Regional
- Global
Example of Global node and route:
Nodes: Airport
Route: Shipping lines and Air routes
What forms a good transport infradtructure (rrwbbsit)
It should contain various components
e.g
- Roads
- Railways
- Walkways
- Bridges
- Bicycle lanes
- Signage
- Information systems (update arrival times)
- Ticketing system
Definition of the Quality of Transport Infrastructure:
The quality of its infrastructure determines how well and how reliably a transport system performs
The 4 types of Transport Modes:
Variety in transport modes offer a range of journeys
- Fixed routes and stops [Public bus]
- Fixed schedules [Trains]
- Point to point services (non-stop) [chartered bus]
- Customised services [taxi]
What does good quality transport do
It ensures the efficiency of the movement of goods and people
What is encouraged in cities for modes of transport? (for what reason?)
- Non-motorised modes such as bicycle and foot. Reason:
-> They reduce environmental footprints (less vehicular emissions)
-> Improve the general health of the population - Car sharing and bike sharing schemes
What are the 5 Indicators of quality transport infrastructure: (cccef)
- Capacity
- Convenience
- Coverage
- Environmental sustainability
- Frequency
Definition of Terminal:
A terminal is a facility where passengers or goods either originate or terminate in the transportation process.
Definition of Interchange:
An interchange is an important point of transfer within or between transportation networks of different nodes of transportation.
2 major transport nodes:
- Terminal stations
- Terminal interchanges