Hack BCC Transportation Activity

Which of the following is a primary goal of expanding public transportation in urban areas?

• Increasing pedestrian congestion

• Reducing greenhouse gas emissions

• Promoting private vehicle ownership

• Limiting travel options for low-income residents

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-5

NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

NGSS.HS-LS2-7

What is the term used to describe the problem of reaching one’s final destination from a public transit drop-off point (e.g., from the train station to your doorstep)?

• Intermodal gap

• First-come-first-served model

• Last-mile challenge

• Multi-transfer dilemma

Which of the following describes a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system?

• Buses that can only operate during peak hours

• Traditional buses that share lanes with regular traffic

• A bus-based system with dedicated lanes and priority signaling

• A fully electric trolley system with overhead cables

One common reason for resistance to bike lane expansions in dense cities is:

• Fear of decreased public transportation ridership

• Concerns about reduced parking or car lane space

• Lack of urban planning standards

• Limited interest in cycling among city dwellers

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NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

Ride-sharing services (e.g., Uber, Lyft) have had which of the following effects in many urban areas?

• Increased public transportation ridership

• Reduced traffic congestion during peak hours

• Decreased reliance on personal vehicles

• Increased traffic congestion and reduced public transit use

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NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

What does the "last-mile challenge" refer to in transportation?

• Reducing travel time

• Increasing vehicle speed

• Getting passengers from their transit stop to their final destination

• Lowering transportation costs

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NGSS.HS-ETS1-2

NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

Which communities often face the greatest barriers to public transit access?

• Wealthy communities

• Suburban communities

• Low-income or marginalized communities

• Urban communities

When cities invest in walkability, what do they often experience?

• A drop in local business revenue

• Increased road accident rates

• Improved public health outcomes and community engagement

• Higher rates of vehicle dependency

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-4

NGSS.HS-LS2-7

How can unreliable public transportation impact students?

• Improves their grades

• Causes frequent tardiness or absences

• Reduces commute time

• Encourages more students to use public transit

What is one way schools can help students with transportation difficulties?

• Offer parking discounts for faculty only

• Provide or subsidize bus passes

• Make students walk longer distances

• Limit public transportation routes