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1. Define transportation and its importance 2. Learn the different modes of transportation, its characteristics; 3. Learn the scope of highway and traffic engineering 1. Transportation, as defined, is the act of being transported or transporting goods, people, etc., from a point...

1. Define transportation and its importance 2. Learn the different modes of transportation, its characteristics; 3. Learn the scope of highway and traffic engineering 1. Transportation, as defined, is the act of being transported or transporting goods, people, etc., from a point to another. Different modes of transportation, especially highways, are of major importance to the society's economic development. 2. The creation and construction of these interconnected roads and highways increases a country's economic growth and output by reducing the time of journey of everyone and everything travelling from a different point to another. It contributes to the economic, social, industrial and cultural development of any society. ▪ these economic activities are the processes that the product needs and utilize to satisfy basic human needs and wants; the two important factors well known are; ▪ Production/supply and ▪ demand ▪ the reason why early civilizations have progressed because their population have always settled in places along rivers, where their mode of transportation of their goods was through small boats. Now populations have always settled along the river shores, road sides and near railway stations. the various social effects of transportation may be further elaborated with the ff: 1. sectionalism and transportation : present conditions of transportation have greatly improved and reduced sectionalism in different countries. 2. concentration of population into urban areas : since transportation has greatly improved the economic conditions of different countries, people from the rural areas has also migrated to urban cities. This concentration of people in one area needs to have an adequate mass transportation facilities to satisfy the needs of the people that needs to go from point to point everyday. 3. aspect of safety, law and order : transportation facilities are needed and are of great importance when it comes to rushing aids in times of emergencies. To maintain law and order, an efficient system of transportation is important , especially when it comes to defending a country's interest and security from external aggression from different countries. ▪ Infrastructure is an essential part of our lives because it ensures that our economy remains stable and that our environment is protected. ▪ Transportation, like roads, makes our infrastructure. It is a means of travel. They’re used to move items and services from one location to another. ▪ Transportation allows for the movement of goods, services, mail, and other materials from one place to another. ▪ Without transportation, we would be forced to carry everything with us or move everything by hand. We wouldn’t be able to ship things from one place to another. ▪ Transportation allows for people to move. Without transportation, it would be very difficult for people to travel to work, school, stores, or other places they need or want to go. ▪ Transportation also makes it easier for family members to visit one another and increases socialization within the community ▪ Traveling and hustling in the morning are routine for most people. Since its invention, people have enjoyed public means of transport to reach their destinations. ▪ Research has shown that transportation can impact work efficiency. An example is, research carried out in Japan showed that workers who commuted by train were more efficient than those who used cars. ▪ The experiment indicated that the workers walked to and from their points of departure and this helped them relax before they headed into work. These workers managed to be more productive at work. ▪ Traveling allows us to discover the world and all its beauty. It is a means of understanding different cultures and bringing people together. Because each discovery leads to a bigger picture of how we fit into this world! ▪ Transportation is closely related to traveling since you cannot travel without some sort of transportation ▪ Transportation has a big part in developing tourism because it lets people explore new places and experience different cultures. ▪ People can take a plane or a car to a different country and explore the sites, try the food, visit museums, and meet their fellow citizens. Transportation allows us to travel further with less money spent on traveling by foot or boat ▪ Without transportation, most people would be trapped at home without the ability to go out and do what they please. ▪ Freedom is something that many people value highly, so transportation allows them to get around more freely. ▪ For example, transportation allows people with physical disabilities or those who are unable to drive on their own to get around and live full and productive lives. ▪ Transportation creates job opportunities for people who maintain the roads, airports, railroads, and waterways. Transportation also provides jobs to people in many industries like manufacturing and retail. ▪ These major economic sectors rely on transportation to facilitate their work and make them successful. ▪ Every $1 billion invested in mass transit results in the creation and retention of 36,000 jobs in the United States. That’s true employment growth. ▪ In the past, it took months to travel to other countries, but the development of more efficient methods of transportation allows us to trade with people around the world more quickly. ▪ Transportation facilitates trade because it allows businesses to buy and sell goods, services, and materials. We can make deals, get agreements in place, and conduct transactions with almost zero wait time due to how quickly we can transport our goods and services. ▪ With transport at hand, we can easily send our goods to foreign markets and import goods from other countries as well. ▪ Businesses need to be able to ship their goods and services from one place to another for people to buy them. ▪ Transportation generates revenue for a stable economy and helps move the goods we need throughout the world. ▪ We wouldn’t even be able to travel if there were no transportation since we would not have any money to purchase things. Without companies making revenue, an economy can’t be stable. Our economy would take a huge hit and everything we buy and use, whether it’s food or clothing, would be incredibly expensive to acquire. ▪ The flow of goods and services is the foundation upon which our economy is built upon, so transportation plays a crucial part in keeping it strong. ▪ Businesses need to be able to transport their goods to fuel economic development. ▪ Transportation plays a big part in the development of job opportunities, housing options, education, public safety, health care servic es, and entertainment venues. ▪ With transportation at hand, businesses can influence consumer behavior by providing them with more jobs, choices, services, and entertainment options. ▪ A higher standard of living leads to better lives for people. With better education, more job opportunities, and access to goods, transportation contributes greatly to the overall standard of living. ▪ Transportation gives us access to many educational opportunities because it allows us to travel from one place to another. It also gives us access to employment options through job creation. Transportation makes it easier for companies to expand and grow to provide more jobs. ▪ Not only does transportation allow for people to move, but it also pays the workers who help maintain this system so that they can earn money and support themselves. ▪ Transportation provides safer and faster access to hospitals, fire stations, police stations, and other public safety and governmental buildings. ▪ With transportation adjacent to these buildings, patients can get the help they need in an emergency. People with emergencies won’t have as long of a wait time to receive the help they need. ▪ Firefighters and police officers can get to emergencies quickly, which will reduce the likelihood of injury or property damage getting out of hand. ▪ Without transport, we wouldn’t be able to live in the fast-paced world we do. It allows us to connect with our friends and families no matter how far apart they are. We can travel much more quickly to and from places. We can do things with less downtime. ▪ To have any sort of life in today’s society, transportation is necessary. ▪ When we have transportation, people are happier because they don’t have to spend hours of their day getting to places. ▪ They can get things done while still contributing to society in whatever way they choose. ▪ from the name itself, this is a mode of transportation on land. Roadway systems include a large variety of interconnected ways to transport different kind of goods and people. This includes small streets, to feeder roads, small roads, providing ways for all vehicles and pedestrians. ▪ these are steel tracks that are constructed on the ground, used by the trains. Railways have been used for a very long time to transport large amount of goods and people from and to different places in the world. Railways are more advantageous for places that are way too far, an example of this is the PNR, or the Philippine National Railways. PNR provides trips from Northern Manila to Bicol ▪ this mode of transportation utilizes canals, rivers, lakes up to oceans for the movement of goods and cargo, and large number of people. Transportation using waterways is possible through ports, terminals along lakes and rivers. Though it is the slowest type of transportation, it is the most efficient since the relative amount of power to the amount of loads, goods and services waterway transportation provide is much lower. ▪ the fastest and safest, provides more comfort, but cost so much more than the other ways of transportation ▪ this mode of transportation is specifically designed for goods such as water, crude, oil and petroleum gas 1. What do you think are the advantages of transportation ? 2. Cite an example of a mode of transportation that greatly affects the economy. Explain. 3. In your opinion, how can the government improve the current situation of our transportation system?