Solutions to Rio de Janeiro's Traffic Issues Flashcards
What is Metro Rio?
The underground rail is one of Rio’s most used methods of public transport
How was the Metro Rio extended
It’s been extended by adding Line 4 which added an extra six stations
How does Metro Rio manage traffic?
It manages transport by relieving pressure on already congested routes towards the CBD
Positive of Metro Rio? (cheap)
It’s relatively cheap, costing the equivalent of 60p for a single
Positive of Metro Rio (safe,fast and clean)
It’s one of the safest, fasted and cleanest methods of transport in Rio
What is the Rio-Niteroi Bridge?
It connects Rio to the commuter area of Niteroi
Why was the Rio-Niteroi Bridge built?
It was built to save commuters an 80km drive around the Guanabara bay
Positive of the Rio-Niteroi Bridge? (ferries)
It reduces pressure on ferry serivces
Negative of Rio-Niteroi Bridge
With increased car ownership, the bridge still has bottle necks during rush hours
What does the Yellow Line Expressway do?
It bypasses the busy city centre
What is a negative of the Yellow Line Expressway? (toll road)
The government made it a toll road as they didn’t have enough money to cover the cost of building it
Positive of the Yellow Line Expressway? (journey times)
It cuts journey times from the CBD to the suburbs by 45 minutes
Positive of the Yellow Line Expressway?
It’s removed around 40% of traffic from local roads in the area
