Urban Transport Strategies Flashcards
1
Q
Traffic management
A
Urban areas are busy places with many people travelling by different
modes of transport. This has caused urban areas to experience different
traffic congestion that can lead to various problems.
2
Q
Problems
A
Environmental: traffic increases air pollution which releases greenhouse gases leading to climate change
Economic: congestion can make oeople late for work
Social: greater risks of accidents due to frustration
3
Q
Congestion solutions
A
- park and ride schemes to reduce car use
- widen roads to allow more traffic to flow easily
- have public transport, cycle lanes
