CIE 128 QUIZ 2

What is a major reason why urban transportation planning is essential?

• To reduce internet use

• To control birth rates

• To manage traffic congestion and pollution

• To limit land ownership

Urbanization reflects:

• Increased food production

• Movement of people to rural areas

• Growth of city populations

• Shorter commute times

Cities require efficient transport systems to:

• Limit economic activity

• Reduce housing demand

• Support movement of people and goods

• Increase parking space

Traffic congestion is often linked to:

• Internet outages

• High fuel prices

• Motorization

• Population decline

One challenge of public transport is:

• Constant breakdowns

• Overuse during off-peak

• Inadequacy during peak hours

• Exclusivity

Longer commuting is often due to:

• High fuel costs

• Housing affordability issues

• Poor education

• Employment saturation

What is a disadvantage of non-motorized transport?

• It is expensive

• It contributes to air pollution

• It lacks proper infrastructure

• It cannot be automated

Loss of public space is often due to:

• Pedestrianization

• Traffic reduction

• Increased vehicular traffic

• Use of electric vehicles

What causes rising infrastructure maintenance costs?

• Tax cuts

• Decreased traffic

• Aging infrastructure

• High rainfall

Delayed infrastructure maintenance can lead to:

• Cleaner air

• Reduced costs

• Infrastructure failure

• Increased safety