The Need for Transport Management Strategies in Rio

Question 1

all needs for transport management (7)

Answer 1

• population
• congestion
• landscape
• trains
• subways
• buses
• cycling

Question 2

population

Answer 2

• the city has a growing population, increasing traffic
• this leads to pressure to trams, buses and the subway system

Question 3

congestion

Answer 3

• an average drive through the city takes 50% longer at peak times due to congestion
• air and noise pollution negatively impacts desirability of the city to tourists

Question 4

landscape

Answer 4

• Rio’s mountain and coastlines restrict movement of traffic
• there is no room to expand or build new roads

Question 5

trains

Answer 5

• Supervia suburban railway network is unreliable
• trains break down and are often late

Question 6

subways

Answer 6

• the subway system is limited to certain parts of the city
• favelas have no subway coverage
• subways often experience breakdowns

Question 7

buses

Answer 7

• buses are heavily overcrowded
• air conditioning is rare, so buses become overheated in the summer
• too expensive for many favela residents

Question 8

cycling

Answer 8

• streets are poorly maintained and there is a lack of traffic lights
• this makes cycling dangerous