23 Questions
What is the primary focus of transportation planning?
Defining future policies and investments
Which of the following is NOT a key component of transportation engineering?
Land use planning
What is the second step in the transportation planning process?
Problem definition
What is the goal of the 'search for solutions' step in the transportation planning process?
To consider various ideas, designs, and locations
What is the purpose of the 'evaluation of alternatives' step in the transportation planning process?
To determine how well each alternative achieves the project's objectives
What is the first step in the transportation planning process?
Situation definition
What does the term 'transportation' refer to?
The action of transporting someone or something
What is a system in the context of transportation?
A mechanism or an interconnecting network
What is a transportation system primarily composed of?
Elements and their interactions
What is produced by the elements and their interactions in a transportation system?
Both demand for travel and supply of transportation services
What is the relationship between the demand for travel and the supply of transportation services in a transportation system?
The supply satisfies the demand
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a diverse transportation system?
Single-modal - covering only one mode of transport
Which planning range does NOT deal with inter-city passenger transport?
Freight transport - routing and management
Which of the following is NOT an objective of a diverse transportation system?
Profit maximization
Which of the following disciplines is NOT used in the study of transportation systems?
Chemistry
Which of the following does NOT fall under the spectrum of issues addressed in a diverse transportation system?
Individual transportation preferences
Which of the following is NOT a part of the study context of transportation systems?
Individual transport preferences
What is the first step in the formulation of a system analysis of a transportation system?
Examining the scope of analytical work
What is the basic premise of the total transportation system as stated in the passage?
It must be considered as a single multi-modal system
How should considerations of the transportation system relate to considerations of the social, economic, and political system of the region?
They should be inseparable
What should be considered in the analysis of transportation system regarding O-D pairs?
All movements of passengers and goods
What should be the focus of a study on intra-city passenger transport in metro cities?
Consider all modes and elements of transportation
What is the significance of the 'P2' principle in the context of transportation?
It highlights the interdependence of transportation and socioeconomic context
Explore the process of defining future policies and designs for transportation needs in transportation planning, along with the application of scientific principles in transportation engineering. Learn about key components such as traffic flow and geometrical design.
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