Transportation Planning and Engineering

Transportation Planning and Engineering

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What is a primary factor influencing the layout of urban bus networks?

Urban form and passenger demand location

What is a characteristic of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) systems?

They use completely dedicated lanes or corridors

Which of the following correctly describes the interurban road transport system?

It spreads between and connects urban, suburban areas, regions, and countries

In intermodal transportation, what typically characterizes the movement of cargo?

<p>Cargo is transported in standardized containers or trailers</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes multimodal from intermodal transportation?

<p>Intermodal transportation ensures cargo is moved with standardized containers</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of these is a characteristic of the interurban passenger and freight transport systems' infrastructure network?

<p>It connects urban, suburban, regional, and international areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of using dedicated lanes in BRT systems?

<p>To reduce travel time and avoid congestion</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is the standardized container important in intermodal transportation?

<p>It eliminates the need for cargo handling during mode transfers</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the urban bus system's operation within city streets?

<p>They follow city streets and mixed traffic lanes, or dedicated corridors</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does interurban road transport infrastructure benefit regions?

<p>By connecting urban, suburban, and international areas to facilitate transport</p> Signup and view all the answers

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