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What is the primary focus of transport policy?
What is the primary focus of transport policy?
Which of the following trends has influenced the context of transport policy?
Which of the following trends has influenced the context of transport policy?
Which type of instrument is considered a direct means of carrying out transport policy?
Which type of instrument is considered a direct means of carrying out transport policy?
What aspect do transport policies often aim to prevent?
What aspect do transport policies often aim to prevent?
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Which form of regulation is typically used to shape transportation systems?
Which form of regulation is typically used to shape transportation systems?
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What has been the shift in focus regarding transport projects?
What has been the shift in focus regarding transport projects?
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How do subsidies function as an instrument in transport policy?
How do subsidies function as an instrument in transport policy?
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What role do labor regulations play in transport policy?
What role do labor regulations play in transport policy?
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What has been a recent trend in transport policy regarding ownership?
What has been a recent trend in transport policy regarding ownership?
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What characterizes the contemporary approach to transport planning?
What characterizes the contemporary approach to transport planning?
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Which of the following is NOT a key component in the transport planning process?
Which of the following is NOT a key component in the transport planning process?
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Which method is NOT considered a successful intervention in Transport Demand Management?
Which method is NOT considered a successful intervention in Transport Demand Management?
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Why do many public transportation systems in cities remain government-operated?
Why do many public transportation systems in cities remain government-operated?
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What is the main focus of Transport Demand Management strategies?
What is the main focus of Transport Demand Management strategies?
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What is a significant ongoing commitment of public funds in transportation?
What is a significant ongoing commitment of public funds in transportation?
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Which mode of transport is primarily provided by private entities in intercity travel?
Which mode of transport is primarily provided by private entities in intercity travel?
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What is a key argument made by some economists regarding transport demand management?
What is a key argument made by some economists regarding transport demand management?
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Which component is NOT associated with public ownership in transport governance?
Which component is NOT associated with public ownership in transport governance?
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What does freight security NOT typically include?
What does freight security NOT typically include?
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Which factor does NOT increase the risk level of disasters on transportation systems?
Which factor does NOT increase the risk level of disasters on transportation systems?
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Which type of disaster is considered anthropogenic?
Which type of disaster is considered anthropogenic?
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What stage in Disaster Risk Management focuses on establishing procedures and strategies to cope with potential disasters?
What stage in Disaster Risk Management focuses on establishing procedures and strategies to cope with potential disasters?
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Which of the following is NOT a step in Transportation Disaster Planning?
Which of the following is NOT a step in Transportation Disaster Planning?
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Which of the following is an example of a natural disaster that could impact transportation?
Which of the following is an example of a natural disaster that could impact transportation?
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What does transportation disaster mitigation aim to achieve?
What does transportation disaster mitigation aim to achieve?
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Which of the following is NOT a key measure of traffic density?
Which of the following is NOT a key measure of traffic density?
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What is the significance of the Severity Ratio in accident analysis?
What is the significance of the Severity Ratio in accident analysis?
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What defines 'space mean speed' of a vehicle?
What defines 'space mean speed' of a vehicle?
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What characterizes 'time mean speed' in traffic flow analysis?
What characterizes 'time mean speed' in traffic flow analysis?
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Which factor helps describe the variation of traffic flow during peak periods?
Which factor helps describe the variation of traffic flow during peak periods?
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What does the 'capacity of a single lane' refer to in transportation engineering?
What does the 'capacity of a single lane' refer to in transportation engineering?
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Which term describes the distance between two vehicles traveling on the same road?
Which term describes the distance between two vehicles traveling on the same road?
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Study Notes
Transport Planning and Policy
- Transport policy deals with creating a set of ideas and guidelines to achieve social, economic, and environmental goals for transportation systems.
- Transport planning involves developing and implementing actions to address specific transport issues.
- Transport policy is crucial in every aspect of national life, preventing/controlling monopolies in various transportation modes.
- Globalization increases international interactions, impacting freight and passenger transport.
- Deregulation and privatization are ongoing in many transport markets.
- Policies are increasingly considering intermodalism, multimodalism, and logistics.
- Political and social considerations are gaining more importance in transport projects, alongside engineering aspects.
Policy Instruments
- Governments use a range of direct and indirect instruments for transport policy.
- Direct instruments include public ownership.
- Indirect instruments include safety standards.
- Subsidies are a crucial tool for achieving policy objectives.
- Regulatory control influences transport industry operations.
- Government research and development in transportation are common.
- Labor regulations, such as those concerning employment, training, and certification, can indirectly impact transport.
Trends in Transport Policy Development
- Public policies reflect decision-maker priorities and approaches to transport problems.
- Historical examples of privately-provided transport (turnpikes, canals, urban transit, ships, and railways) are relevant for understanding trends.
- Recent trends in transport policy generally favor liberalization and privatization.
- Government ownership of ports, airports, and terminals persists, though concession agreements with private operators are common.
- Highway provision, maintenance, and upgrading are key public-funded responsibilities.
- Public transport in cities (buses and subways) is predominantly government-owned and operated. Intercity transportation is mostly privately managed.
Transport Planning and Governance
- Transport planning addresses specific concerns at local levels and is predominantly a responsibility of lower-tier governments.
- Planning often uses localized solutions based on specific issues.
- Types of transport planning include strategic, tactical, and operational planning.
- Contemporary transport planning is multi-dimensional and utilizes various specialisms, including a multi-disciplinary approach.
- Goals, objectives, options, identification of stakeholders, outcome predictions, and choosing a course of action are essential planning stages.
- Strategies for transport demand management aim to reduce/redistribute travel demand and improve efficiency without building more infrastructure.
Transport Safety and Security
- Physical security in transportation involves security measures for passengers and freight.
- Cybersecurity in transport is a developing concern.
Transportation Disaster Planning
- Disaster planning and mitigation are crucial for handling disruptions.
- Strategies involve risk assessment, public preparedness, and disaster mitigation.
- Strategies include monitoring and assessment, support for impacted regions, removal of discretionary demand, and modal shifts (transportation choices).
Highway Safety and Accident Analysis
- Accident rates are measured per 100 million vehicle miles travelled (HMVM).
- Accident rates are calculated per million entering vehicles (MEV) for intersections.
- Severity ratios are measures of accident impact severity.
- Time mean speed and space mean speed are measures of average vehicle travel speed.
- Density of traffic and rate of flow relate to traffic volume on roads.
Design Hourly Volume and Peak Hour Volume
- Design hourly volume estimates traffic volumes during busy hours for road design.
- Peak hour volume analyses traffic flow during busy periods and related factors including peak hour factors.
- Variance about space mean speed is a measure of vehicle speed variability.
- Spacing of vehicles reflects the distance between consecutive vehicles.
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Test your knowledge on transport planning and policy frameworks that aim to achieve social, economic, and environmental goals. This quiz covers topics such as policy instruments, globalization impacts, and the importance of intermodalism in transportation. Dive in to understand the complexities behind effective transport systems.
