transport

Question 1

nodes

Answer 1

junctions and terminals, a place where lines and networks cross or join

Question 2

route

Answer 2

the connection between 2 nodes

Question 3

transport network

Answer 3

a system of transport routes connecting a set of nodes

Question 4

the greater the number of routes and nodes, …

Answer 4

the greater the network density

Question 5

quality of transport infrastructure indicators

Answer 5

1. Coverage
2. Capacity
3. Frequency
4. Convenience
5. Reliability
6. Environmental sustainability

Question 6

coverage

Answer 6

(Availability and reach of infrastructure)

Question 7

environmental sustainability

Answer 7

(Environmental Impact)

Question 8

Reliability

Answer 8

(Does it break down often? Delays?)

Question 9

Frequency

Answer 9

(Number of occurrences of a service)

Question 10

Capacity

Answer 10

(Number of people or amount of goods that can be
transported)

Question 11

more nodes, routes and transport networks =?

Answer 11

denser
more complex
more accessible

Question 12

accessibility

Answer 12

Accessibility is the ease of reaching destinations or activities.

When various modes of transport can easily reach a location/place, we say that this location is highly accessible.

Question 13

impact of how good a transport system is

Answer 13

1. Connectedness (Tourism, Trade, transfer of culture, globalization)
2. Changing physical environment
3. Traffic congestion
4. Health risks
5. Safety risks
6. Increased mobility for the elderly and persons with disabilities

Question 14

connectedness

Answer 14

1. People are more mobile and this helps to strengthen and maintain social relationships
2. Goods and services are more accessible and available worldwide
3. There is more interaction with foreign cultures (food items, practices and traditions)
4. There is more diversity and variety (people, culture etc)

Question 15

impacts of transport

Answer 15

environmental impact
social impact
economical impact
political impact

Answer 16

The development of transport systems requires physical space. This results in a change in the physical environment. This impacts all who are dependent on the environment

Question 17

traffic congestion

Answer 17

Occurs when road usage approaches or exceeds road capacity
It tends to occur during peak periods when people are rushing to school or work in the mornings or evenings
People need to commute to work/school

Question 18

traffic congestion impacts

Answer 18

social (mental health, physical health caused by air pollution)
economic
environmental (air pollution, carbon footprint, noise pollution)

Question 19

safety issues

Answer 19

accidents (car crashes, car fires, etc)

crimes (As traffic volume increases, some transport modes may be deemed to be less safe. Public transport can become overcrowded, especially during peak hours. Large crowds increase the risk of crimes such as theft and outrage of modesty)

terrorist attacks (cripple mobility, disrupt transit, sabotage operations, inflict huge economic costs (bombing bridges, airports, highways) (hostage/bargaining chips)

Question 20

things to help people with mobility issues

Answer 20

silver zones
tactile guiding systems
reader beside crossing roads