Transportation Engineering Overview

The movement of people and goods from one location to another.

A branch of civil engineering that focuses on planning, designing, operating, and maintaining safe and efficient transportation systems.

The transport or movement of people, animals, or goods from one location to another on land.

The movement of passengers and cargo by aircraft like airplanes and helicopters.

Handles the planning, design, construction, and operation of highways, roads, other vehicular facilities, as well as their related bicycle and pedestrian realms.

Handles the design, construction, and operation of ports, harbors, canals, and other maritime facilities.

Handles the design, construction, and operation of railways and train systems.

Involves the study of traffic flow, safety, and the design of effective transportation systems.

A transportation system using fixed guideways like rails or monorails.

The transportation of people or goods via waterways.

Moving products through long pipelines.

Transportation using multiple modes like trains, trucks, and ships.

Transportation methods that minimize environmental impact.

Designing and constructing airports, accounting for aircraft needs.

Determining the horizontal and vertical layout of railroad tracks.

Managing and controlling train movement.

An airline that operates to a fixed timetable, regardless of flight capacity. Flights are planned and advertised in advance.

An airline that doesn't follow a set timetable. Typically chartered by tour operators for fixed charges and then sold to travelers.

A type of vehicle used for transporting passengers on excursions or long-distance journeys.

A company that rents out automobiles for short periods, usually hours to weeks. They often have locations near airports and city centers.

Transportation via water, such as boats, ships, or ferries.

The benefit of traveling in a car, offering privacy, flexibility in routes and departure times, and control over itineraries.

Travelers can have more control over their trips, creating their own itineraries and activity schedules.

Travelers can customize their journeys around personal interests, choosing where to go and what to see.

A government agency in the Philippines responsible for regulating and overseeing public land transportation services like buses, taxis, and jeepneys.

The LTFRB is responsible for ensuring that public land transportation providers operate within the limits of regulations.

The LTFRB sets the prices for public transportation services.

The LTFRB aims to ensure fair competition in the transportation sector, making sure no one company dominates the market.

A government agency in the Philippines focused on regulating all toll roads within the country.

The TRB oversees the construction, operation, and maintenance of toll facilities.

The Philippine National Railways is a state-owned company operating a single railway line.

The PNR provides passenger and freight transportation services using a single line of track.

A transportation system encompassing all modes: air, land, and sea, for both passengers and freight.

The average 24-hour traffic volume at a specific location over a period shorter than a year.

A type of traffic flow where vehicles move continuously without stopping due to external interruptions.

A transportation system that involves interactions between government, private companies, and the public.

A transportation system that faces a wide range of challenges, from national policies to local facility design.

A type of traffic flow where vehicles are forced to stop due to external factors like traffic signals or intersections.

A transportation system with various goals, including economic growth, city development, environmental protection, and user satisfaction.

The rate at which vehicles pass a specific point on a road over a given time.

The average 24-hour traffic volume on weekdays over a period shorter than a year.

The broad category of transit services available to the public, encompassing a variety of traditional and innovative options.

Transportation services that operate on fixed routes, published schedules, and designated networks, with specified stops.

Transportation services that are available to the public and complement each other, creating a comprehensive mobility system.

Measures used to determine the characteristics of traffic flow, helping analyze variations in traffic patterns.

The process of gathering data on traffic volume, speed, and other factors to understand traffic patterns and needs.