transpo g1 Flashcards
Predict the movement of goods within a transportation network, including the choice of mode, route, and schedule.
Freight Demand Models
Ans. D.
Describe traffic flow at a large scale, focusing on the relationship between traffic density, flow, and speed.
Macroscopic Models
Ans. A.
A first-order model describing the flow of traffic as a fluid.
Lighthill-Whitham-Richards Model
Ans. C.
Estimate the pollutants emitted by vehicles based on traffic conditions, vehicle types, and driving behavior.
Emission Models
Ans. D.
In transportation engineering, various ______ are used to analyze, plan, and optimize transportation systems.
Models
Ans. A.
A ___ serve several purposes in transportation analysis. They help among others to gain a more structural way insight into complex interrelationships.
Models.
Ans. B.
Shifts in modal split is an example of impacts in transportation planning
True
Ans. A.
This variant is the plan that can solve the problem with the least environmental damage
Environmental variants
Ans. A
It is the best plan if new road construction is chosen as the solution approach.
Construction variants
Ans. C.
The following are models that serves a several important functions in the context of transportation processes, except.
Transportation policy and regulations.
Ans. D.
It means figuring out how to build or upgrade things like roads, bridges, and public transportation systems.
Planning of New or Improvement of Existing Infrastructure
Ans. A.
Is essential for transportation planning as it allows planners to anticipate and address the potential challenges that may arise from changes in societal behavior, technological advancements, and economic trends.
Forecasting Future Developments
Ans. B.
_______ often lead to new developments in the area, so planning how land is used and how transport is set up is crucial.
Public Transport Stations
Ans. C.
The rise in energy prices may increase transportation costs, potentially affecting vehicle usage patterns.
True
Ans. A.
The following are the Application of Models in Forecasting, except
Technological Innovations
Ans. D.