Urban: The Need for Transport Management in Rio

Question 1

population

Answer 1

• growing population
• adds to the volume of traffic
• also places pressure on public transport

Question 2

congestion

Answer 2

• driving through the city takes 50% longer at peak times
• this has a negative effect on the desirability of the city for tourists, reducing income

Question 3

landscape

Answer 3

• mountains and coastline restrict the movement of traffic
• no room to expand or build no roads

Question 4

trains

Answer 4

• the Supervia suburban railway is unreliable with breakdowns which inconvenience residents

Question 5

subways

Answer 5

• the subway only covers certain parts of the city
• experiences frequent breakdowns and overcrowding
• too expensive for many favela residents

Question 6

buses

Answer 6

• overcrowded and without air conditioning
• makes standing on buses in summer unpleasant and even dangerous
• too expensive for many favela residents

Question 7

cycling

Answer 7

• lack of traffic lights makes cycling dangerous
• cars often run red lights
• many fatalities from car crashes