week 5: transportation Flashcards
mobility/transportation definition
- Transportation systems are composed of a complex set of relationships between the demand, the locations they service and the networks that support movements.
- They are mainly dependent on the commercial environment from which are derived operational attributes such as transportation costs, capacity, efficiency, reliability, and speed.
orientation perspective
radial versus tangential
hierarchy perspective
high versus low
service perspective
regional versus local
fundamental risk factor
speed, speed variance, mass divergences and vulnerability
risk increasing factors
lack of driving experience, psycho-active substance, fatigue, distraction
pedestrianized areas
basic requirements
clear paths
suitable materials
street furniture
basic requirements for cyclists
safety - for all ages and abilities
comfort - low stress facilities for clear wayfinding
connectivity - connects destinations, covering all neighborhoods
attractiveness of bike paths
integrated with environment
complement to environment
look attractive
key principles of public transport
better streets, better service
transit creates urban places
a mobility service for the whole city
growth without congestion
safe movement at a large scale
permanent economic benefits
basic idea of car network
providing access to the city with personal motorized vehicles without disrupting other modes or urban life
mobility hub
brings networks together
