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Transportation engineering and planning are concerned with the movement of people and goods by means of ______, rail, air, water, and information technology.
highways
Transportation system in a developed nation is an aggregation of vehicles, guide-ways terminal facilities, and control systems that move freight and passengers. Transportation is defined as the movement of people and goods to meet the basic needs of society that require mobility and ______.
access
A system is defined as a set of interrelated components that perform several functions in order to achieve a common goal and is therefore an entity that maintains its existence and functions as a whole through the interaction of its ______.
parts
The four major modes of transportation are ______, water, rail, and highway.
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Transportation and economic ______
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Transportation engineering and planning are concerned with the movement of people and goods by means of
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A transportation system in a developed nation is an aggregation of vehicles, guide-ways, terminal facilities, and control systems that move
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Transportation is defined as the movement of
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A system is defined as a set of interrelated components that perform several functions in order to achieve a common goal and is therefore an entity that maintains its existence and functions as a whole through the interaction of its
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The four major modes of transportation are
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Study Notes
Transportation Engineering and Planning
- Concerned with the movement of people and goods by means of road, rail, air, water, and information technology.
Transportation System
- Aggregation of vehicles, guide-ways, terminal facilities, and control systems that move freight and passengers in a developed nation.
Definition of Transportation
- Movement of people and goods to meet the basic needs of society that require mobility and accessibility.
Definition of a System
- Set of interrelated components that perform several functions in order to achieve a common goal, maintaining its existence and functions as a whole through the interaction of its components.
Modes of Transportation
- Four major modes: air, water, rail, and highway.
Transportation and Economy
- Transportation has a significant impact on the economy.
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Description
Test your knowledge on transportation planning and engineering with this quiz. Explore the different modes of transportation, including highways, rail, air, water, and information technology. Learn about the components of a transportation system in a developed nation, such as vehicles, guide-ways, and terminal facilities.
