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What is a major disadvantage of rail transport?
What is a major disadvantage of rail transport?
- It provides a flexible means of transporting goods.
- The cost and time of terminal operations are significant. (correct)
- It is suitable for hilly areas.
- It is very fast compared to other transport modes.
Which of the following is a characteristic of air transportation?
Which of the following is a characteristic of air transportation?
- It is very flexible in nature.
- It requires a large capital investment. (correct)
- It is the slowest means of transporting goods.
- Most suitable for moving bulky goods.
What aspect makes air transport significant compared to rail?
What aspect makes air transport significant compared to rail?
- It can carry more goods at once.
- It offers faster transportation. (correct)
- It has fewer operational costs.
- It is more suitable for hilly terrains.
Why is rail transport considered dependable?
Why is rail transport considered dependable?
Which disadvantage is associated with air transportation?
Which disadvantage is associated with air transportation?
Which statement about rail transport is accurate?
Which statement about rail transport is accurate?
Regarding the flexibility of transport modes, which statement is true?
Regarding the flexibility of transport modes, which statement is true?
What common feature is shared by both rail and air transport?
What common feature is shared by both rail and air transport?
What is the primary purpose of an Origin-Destination (O-D) study?
What is the primary purpose of an Origin-Destination (O-D) study?
Which of the following techniques is NOT a part of O-D survey techniques?
Which of the following techniques is NOT a part of O-D survey techniques?
In the context of transportation planning, what does data analysis help to determine?
In the context of transportation planning, what does data analysis help to determine?
What component follows the methodology in the transportation planning process?
What component follows the methodology in the transportation planning process?
How does the O-D study enhance urban transportation planning?
How does the O-D study enhance urban transportation planning?
What is one of the key recommendations related to road safety by the year 2020?
What is one of the key recommendations related to road safety by the year 2020?
Which entity is responsible for the Philippine highway network's maintenance and ownership?
Which entity is responsible for the Philippine highway network's maintenance and ownership?
What is the goal for energy efficiency improvement by 2030?
What is the goal for energy efficiency improvement by 2030?
What is the mission of the DPWH as the executive department of the Philippine government?
What is the mission of the DPWH as the executive department of the Philippine government?
Which classification is NOT used for the Philippine highway network?
Which classification is NOT used for the Philippine highway network?
What must the DPWH continuously develop technology for?
What must the DPWH continuously develop technology for?
What type of infrastructure development does the recommendation emphasize?
What type of infrastructure development does the recommendation emphasize?
Which application was mentioned for managing road data?
Which application was mentioned for managing road data?
How is the Philippine highway network organized?
How is the Philippine highway network organized?
Which of the following is NOT a goal set for road safety or infrastructure improvement in the recommendations?
Which of the following is NOT a goal set for road safety or infrastructure improvement in the recommendations?
What is the primary aim of the Build!Build!Build! (BBB) Program?
What is the primary aim of the Build!Build!Build! (BBB) Program?
Which type of bus service is specifically designed for routes within Metro Manila?
Which type of bus service is specifically designed for routes within Metro Manila?
What has been cited as the 'Achilles’ heel' of Philippine economic development?
What has been cited as the 'Achilles’ heel' of Philippine economic development?
What types of transportation are included in the efforts to improve the Philippine transportation system?
What types of transportation are included in the efforts to improve the Philippine transportation system?
Which of the following is NOT a type of bus service in the Philippines?
Which of the following is NOT a type of bus service in the Philippines?
Which project aims to enhance connectivity between Bataan and Cavite?
Which project aims to enhance connectivity between Bataan and Cavite?
What are the P2P (Point-to-Point) buses primarily used for?
What are the P2P (Point-to-Point) buses primarily used for?
What does the government of the Philippines leverage to improve transportation?
What does the government of the Philippines leverage to improve transportation?
What is the primary mode of transportation used in areas with steep and unpaved roads?
What is the primary mode of transportation used in areas with steep and unpaved roads?
Which type of transportation is primarily powered by human effort through pedaling?
Which type of transportation is primarily powered by human effort through pedaling?
What is the kalesa traditionally drawn by?
What is the kalesa traditionally drawn by?
In which two locations are kalesa rides particularly common?
In which two locations are kalesa rides particularly common?
Which animal is recognized as the Philippine National Animal?
Which animal is recognized as the Philippine National Animal?
Which mode of transport is utilized for its capacity to carry passengers across flat or low-traffic regions?
Which mode of transport is utilized for its capacity to carry passengers across flat or low-traffic regions?
What unique structural feature does a carabao carriage possess?
What unique structural feature does a carabao carriage possess?
What is a common use for kalesas today?
What is a common use for kalesas today?
Study Notes
Transport Modes Overview
- Rail transport is faster than road transport but not suitable for hilly areas.
- Ideal for transporting bulky goods and products; however, it lacks flexibility.
- Major disadvantages include high terminal operation costs and longer goods booking times compared to road transport.
- Rail transport is dependable and provides employment opportunities for skilled and unskilled workers.
Air Transport Insights
- Air transport is the fastest method of transportation with a significant global presence.
- Requires substantial capital investment.
- Not effective for transporting large quantities of goods.
Road Safety & Environmental Goals
- Aim to halve global road traffic deaths and injuries by 2020.
- Target to double global energy efficiency improvement rates by 2030, focusing on fuel consumption in transport.
- Focus on developing quality, reliable, and resilient infrastructure to enhance economic development and human welfare.
Philippine Government Initiatives
- The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) oversees the national highway network and road maintenance.
- DPWH is focused on engineering, construction, and infrastructure safety, ensuring high efficiency and quality in public works.
- Build!Build!Build! (BBB) Program aims to transform infrastructure in the Philippines, addressing historical underdevelopment.
Transportation Systems in the Philippines
- The highway network categorizes roads into three classifications: national primary, secondary, and tertiary.
- Bus services in the Philippines include provincial, city, and Point-to-Point (P2P) buses.
- Motorcycle taxis (habal-habal) navigate steep and unpaved roads, popular in rural areas and mountainous regions.
- Pedicabs use bicycles to transport passengers, usually found on side streets where tricycles are prohibited.
- Kalesas (horse-drawn carriages) are primarily for tourists, especially in historical areas like Intramuros.
- The carabao serves as a working animal, symbolizing the national spirit, used for transportation on bamboo rafts.
Data Collection Techniques
- Various origin-destination survey techniques like Elevated Observer, Roadside Interviews, and License Plate Surveys help understand movement patterns of people and goods within urban areas.
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Explore the various modes of transport, including rail, air, and road. Understand their advantages, disadvantages, and contributions to safety and environmental goals. This quiz delves into the specifics of transport systems and their impacts on the economy and society.
