Problems From Urbanisation In The CBD

Question 1

what does CBD stand for?

Answer 1

central business district

Question 2

with more people living on the edge pf towns and cities, what does it cause?

Answer 2

an increase of traffic congestion as more people are driving into the city center to get to work

Question 3

what are the 5 traffic management schemes?

Answer 3

• park and ride schemes
• cycle lanes
• congestion charging schemes, such as those in Durham and London
• car-pooling, as used in the USA, to encourage people to share cars
• Low Emission Zones, as in London

Question 4

how has the safety of roads for pedestrians been improved? (4)

Answer 4

by introducing traffic calming, pedestrian zones, vehicle-exclusion zones and permit-only parking schemes

Question 5

what are the 6 methods for reducing traffic congestion in cities?

Answer 5

• The introduction of Park and Ride schemes
• Pedestrianised area designated as ‘pedestrian only’ zones.
• Permit holder parking
• Vehicle exclusion zones
• Car pooling
• Traffic calming

Question 6

explain the method of introducing park and ride schemes to reduce traffic congestion

Answer 6

People park in car parks on the edge of a settlement and catch regular buses into the centre.

Question 7

explain the method of Permit holder parking to reduce traffic congestion

Answer 7

certain parts of the city, particularly near the centre, are designated as permit parking only. This means that people must have a permit to park in that area. This reduces the number of people driving in to towns and cities as parking opportunities are restricted.

Question 8

explain the method of Vehicle exclusion zones to reduce traffic congestion

Answer 8

certain types of vehicles are excluded from certain parts of a city, eg large vehicles may not be allowed to enter narrow roads or residential areas.

Question 9

explain the method of Car pooling to reduce traffic congestion

Answer 9

people are encouraged to share cars. This has been used in a lot in the USA.

Question 10

explain the method of Traffic calming to reduce traffic congestion

Answer 10

roads narrowing and speed bumps make traffic move slower around narrower streets. Narrow roads may restrict the type of vehicle that can enter certain parts of the city.
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