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Transport (Characteristics of urban transport (Variety of transport modes,…
Transport
Characteristics of urban transport
Variety of transport modes
Private transport (transport owned by individuals)
Motorcycles
Cars
Public transport ( transport provided by government or private companies)
Bus
Trains
Taxi
density of transport networks
A transport refers to a system of transport routes connecting a set of nodes
A dense transport is one which is highly developed and well-connected, such a network makes it easier for people to get around the city
Quality of transport infrastructure
Transport infrastructure refers to facilities such as roads, railway tracks and bus terminals
Quality of infrastructure can be measured by
Capacity
Large capacity:
Able to move large numbers of people at any one time
Efficiency
Efficient:
frequent services to move people quickly
Reliability
Dependable and reliable:
Move people constantly
On time
Few interruptions
Comfort
Comfortable:
Clean travelling environment allows for a comfortable commute
Safety
Safe:
Little danger of car accidents, bus collisions or train derailing
Presence of safety features such as track barriers and emergency buttons on trains
Traffic congestion
A situation where the re are more vehicles than the road can handle
Characteristics:
slow travelling speeds
vehicular queues due to build-up of vehicles on the road
last more than 15 minutes
Effects:
reduces mobility
makes it more difficult and time-consuming to move about