Study Questions for Transportation

(True/False) Efficient public transportation is a top priority for functional communities.

Congested traffic is a result of over reliance on the _________________________________________.

without public transportation, the poor, disabled, elderly and the young are often stranded in the suburbs or city if they don't have a ___________________________.

What is the most cost effective means of transportation?

What is the least cost effective means?

The example of a one way street, in Italy, demonstrated shared light rail, buses and private automobiles traffic. It includes two traffic lanes for autos and buses. A third raised lane is for for public transportation vehicles, including ______________________and ________________.

Convenience of mass transit and the use of the private automobile relates to relative reliability and access. The reliability of public transportation is dependent upon the _____________________________________ provided.

One way to increase efficiency in the flow of public transit vehicles is to provide a ________________________ dedicated to public transportation.

Circulation routes must also be within comfortable ___________________________ so that public transportation is accessible to pedestrians.

What two fundamental conditions favor use of public transportation?

Fixed Schedule transportation is where buses or street cars arrive at the same scheduled time at each stop each day. In an Open Schedule systems, buses and trams circulate at specified ____________ rather than set times.

Why are Open Schedule systems necessary in larger urban areas where traffic situations are unpredictable.

An overall goal for public transportation is to discourage the use __________________________ ,except where it is essential.

The bonuses of cheaper cost for the individual, no maintenance, and fuel efficiency are all desirable things, yet why are there so many private autos in urban areas?

(True/False) Even if someone has to wait less than ten or 15 minutes between buses or light rail cars, public transportation will never rival the convenience of a private auto.