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What are the 3 conditions that explain why people and goods move from one place to another?

Efficiency, cost, and convenience

Complementarity, transferability, and intervening opportunities (correct)

Competition, demand, and supply

Mode choice, time, and safety

What is the main difference between a physical model and an abstract model in transportation engineering?

Physical models are used for mathematical calculations while abstract models are based on real-world observations.

Physical models focus on mental interpretations while abstract models focus on physical design.

Physical models use computer software while abstract models rely on manual calculations.

Physical models are tangible representations while abstract models are theoretical concepts. (correct)

What is the purpose of mathematical models in transportation engineering?

To simplify complex systems into mathematical equations (correct)

To create physical representations of systems

To enhance mental models through training

To analyze systems based on theoretical viewpoints

Which element is NOT considered as a factor in mode choice for moving people and goods?

Distance Signup and view all the answers

How are transportation substitutes like the telephone, fax, and radio classified?

As quasi transport Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of intervening opportunities in explaining the movement of people and goods?

To provide competition among different locations Signup and view all the answers

What defines transportation engineering according to the Institute of Transportation Engineers?

Application of technological and scientific principles to the planning and management of facilities for any mode of transportation. Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes traffic engineering from transportation engineering?

Traffic engineering focuses on the geometric design of transportation facilities. Signup and view all the answers

What is considered an exotic system in transportation engineering?

A mode that has been tested in a pilot project but is not yet commercially used. Signup and view all the answers

Which specialists are involved in the diverse activities of transportation engineering?

Policy makers, managers, planners, evaluators, and engineers. Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes a multimodal system in transportation?

Combining two or more modes to provide service to the public. Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes the branch of transportation engineering that focuses on roads and highways?

Traffic engineering Signup and view all the answers

Transportation Engineering Overview

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Questions and Answers

What are the 3 conditions that explain why people and goods move from one place to another?

What is the main difference between a physical model and an abstract model in transportation engineering?

What is the purpose of mathematical models in transportation engineering?

Which element is NOT considered as a factor in mode choice for moving people and goods?

How are transportation substitutes like the telephone, fax, and radio classified?

What is the primary role of intervening opportunities in explaining the movement of people and goods?

What defines transportation engineering according to the Institute of Transportation Engineers?

What distinguishes traffic engineering from transportation engineering?

What is considered an exotic system in transportation engineering?

Which specialists are involved in the diverse activities of transportation engineering?

What characterizes a multimodal system in transportation?

Which term describes the branch of transportation engineering that focuses on roads and highways?

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