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What is the main function of vehicles in a transportation system?

Maintain the infrastructure

Move along the travel way (correct)

Track vehicle locations in real time

Facilitate communication systems

What is the difference between multimodal and intermodal transportation?

Intermodal considers only one transport mode, while multimodal uses multiple modes.

Multimodal involves distinct modes, while intermodal uses multiple transport modes. (correct)

Multimodal is restricted to goods transportation, while intermodal includes persons.

Multimodal and intermodal are interchangeable terms.

Which of the following is NOT a physical element of a transportation system?

Vehicles

Equipment

Control systems

Human resources (correct)

What do operating rules in a transportation system primarily involve?

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In a transportation system, what is the main role of control systems?

Allocate right-of-way Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of human resources in a transportation system?

Maintenance and construction workers Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes infrastructure from equipment in a transportation system?

Infrastructure is about facilitating transportation, while equipment is for controlling traffic. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of communications systems in a transportation environment?

Link traffic control centers to travel way equipment. Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference between highway systems and intermodal transportation as per the text?

Intermodal involves distinct transport modes, whereas highway systems allocate right-of-way. Signup and view all the answers

What does crew assignment in a transportation system primarily involve?

Assigning operators to different vehicles. Signup and view all the answers