12 Questions
What are the 3 conditions that explain why people and goods move from one place to another?
Complementarity, transferability, and intervening opportunities
What is the main difference between a physical model and an abstract model in transportation engineering?
Physical models are tangible representations while abstract models are theoretical concepts.
What is the purpose of mathematical models in transportation engineering?
To simplify complex systems into mathematical equations
Which element is NOT considered as a factor in mode choice for moving people and goods?
Distance
How are transportation substitutes like the telephone, fax, and radio classified?
As quasi transport
What is the primary role of intervening opportunities in explaining the movement of people and goods?
To provide competition among different locations
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.
What distinguishes traffic engineering from transportation engineering?
Traffic engineering focuses on the geometric design of transportation facilities.
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.
Which specialists are involved in the diverse activities of transportation engineering?
Policy makers, managers, planners, evaluators, and engineers.
What characterizes a multimodal system in transportation?
Combining two or more modes to provide service to the public.
Which term describes the branch of transportation engineering that focuses on roads and highways?
Traffic engineering
Explore the fundamentals of transportation engineering including technological and scientific principles related to the planning, design, operation, and management of transportation facilities. Learn about the factors influencing people's transportation choices and preferences.
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