Technology and Transportation

The definition of the Transportation System is...

• the system of roadways in a city

• the various means of moving goods or people from place to place

• the various means of moving vehicles around a city or town

• infrastructure that includes roads and railroad

The four main modes of transportation currently active in the transportation system are:

• walking, running, biking, skateboarding

• autos, busses, trains and taxis

• sea, road, rail and air transportation

• cars, trucks, trains and busses

The largest negative impact of the transportation industry is...

• Slow travel

• Too many stop signs and lights

• People getting in accidents

• Air pollution

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of rail travel (train travel)?

• It is fuel efficient

• It reduces the amount of car accidents

• It is a more convenient way to travel

• It has a smaller impact on the environment than other modes of travel

Road pricing systems such as tolls were introduced to automobile transportation areas in order to...

• Cut down on traffic in congested areas

• Pay for materials and goods shipping costs

• Move more people into the area

• Keep track of who was traveling

What innovative material helps make the Boeing 787 so fuel efficient?

• Composite materials

• Plastic

• Steel

• Particle Board

bicycle ___

• lane

• line

• way

• track

What is this?

• pedestrian

• crosswalk/ pedestrian crossing

• road

• highway

What is this?

• a ticket parking

• a parking ticket

• a fine

• an infraction

What is this ?

• Road work

• working area

• factory

• work road