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What makes up an urban transportation system?
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It combines infrastructure, services, and rules that support travel, including streets, sidewalks, transit, railways, and their connections.
Free Online Flashcard Deck
4 Transportation and Urban Mobility Free Online FlashCards
Study 4 Transportation and Urban Mobility with 12 free online flashcards. Review key terms, definitions, and concepts with this interactive flashcard deck.
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What does mobility describe?
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Mobility describes the movement of people or goods, measured in terms such as travel time, distance, or number of trips.
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What does accessibility describe in urban transportation?
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Accessibility describes how readily people can reach destinations and opportunities.
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How do mobility and accessibility differ?
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Mobility focuses on movement; accessibility focuses on reaching destinations and opportunities. Fast travel alone does not guarantee useful access.
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What is urban form?
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Urban form is the arrangement and design of buildings, streets, blocks, and land uses.
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How can compact urban form affect travel choices?
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Compact areas with connected streets and nearby shops can make many trips short enough to walk or cycle.
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Which features of urban form shape travel?
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Density, street connectivity, and the locations of homes and destinations affect trip distances and how practical different travel modes are.
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How can transportation investments change urban form?
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New roads, rail lines, or transit stations can change access and influence where development occurs and how land is used.
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What helps connect different travel modes?
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Sidewalks and safe crossings connect people to stops, bicycle parking supports cycling-to-transit, and convenient transfers link services.
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What service qualities affect whether a mode is practical?
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Frequency, reliability, cost, comfort, and physical accessibility help determine whether a mode is a practical choice.
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What is transit-oriented development (TOD)?
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Transit-oriented development coordinates transit with nearby buildings, streets, and activities.
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What are key features of transit-oriented development?
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TOD emphasizes walkable access to transit, connected pedestrian and cycling routes, and a mix of destinations near stations.