GA Transportation Systems

What is the most common mode of public transportation in Georgia?

• Train

• Taxi

• Ferry

• Bus

How can transportation data be used to improve traffic flow?

• By painting all roads red to confuse drivers

• By analyzing traffic patterns, identifying congestion hotspots, optimizing signal timings, implementing dynamic routing systems, and providing real-time updates to drivers.

• By encouraging drivers to drive in reverse

• By randomly changing traffic signals every minute

Name three public transportation options available in Georgia.

• GDOT

• GCT

• GTA

• MARTA, GRTA, CobbLinc

Compare and contrast the benefits of using a bus versus a train for commuting.

• Buses are faster and more reliable than trains.

• The bus is generally more cost-effective and flexible in terms of routes and stops, while the train is often faster, more reliable, and environmentally friendly due to lower emissions.

• Trains are cheaper and more flexible than buses.

• Trains have higher emissions and are less environmentally friendly than buses.

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Interpret the transportation map of Atlanta and identify the major highways.

• Interstate 75 (I-75), Interstate 85 (I-85), Interstate 285 (I-285), and Georgia State Route 400 (SR 400) are some of the major highways in Atlanta.

• Interstate 95 (I-95)

• Interstate 65 (I-65)

• Interstate 75 (I-75)

What are the advantages of using a bike as a mode of transportation in Georgia?

• Increasing stress levels

• Being expensive

• Causing pollution

• The advantages of using a bike in Georgia include being environmentally friendly, cost-effective, promoting physical activity, and navigating through traffic more easily.

Explain the impact of ride-sharing services on traditional transportation systems.

• Ride-sharing services have disrupted traditional transportation systems by providing more convenient, cost-effective, and flexible options for users. They have increased competition, leading to improvements in service quality and pricing. However, they have also raised concerns about traffic congestion, environmental impact, and regulatory issues.

• Ride-sharing services have had no impact on traditional transportation systems

• Traditional transportation systems have completely replaced ride-sharing services

• Ride-sharing services have led to a decrease in competition and service quality

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Identify the key features of a subway system and how it differs from a light rail system.

• Light rail systems have fixed routes

• Subway systems are more flexible in routes and stops

• Subway systems are above ground

• Subway systems are underground, high capacity, fixed routes in urban areas, while light rail systems are at street level or elevated, lower capacity, and more flexible in routes and stops.

Analyze the data on traffic congestion in Georgia and propose solutions to alleviate it.

• Implement mandatory vehicle inspections

• Ban bicycles on major roads

• Implement smart traffic management systems, enhance public transportation, develop infrastructure projects, encourage carpooling and telecommuting.

• Increase toll fees on highways

Compare the environmental impact of using a car versus taking a bus for daily commuting.

• Taking the bus for daily commuting has a higher environmental impact compared to using a car

• Taking the bus for daily commuting has a lower environmental impact compared to using a car.

• Using a car is more environmentally friendly than taking the bus

• The environmental impact of using a car and taking the bus is the same