sec 2 geog chap 10

why are transportation important?

transportations systems are systems that connect the different locations together to enable the movement of people and goods for social interactions and economic trade.

what are the 3 characteristic of transport system

density of transportation network, quality of transport infrastructure & variety of transport modes

what are nodes

locations that provides entry to a transportation network

what is the relationship between the number of train stations ( nodes ) and routes, and the density of the transportation network?

> when there is a higher number of train stations nodes and routes, the denser the transportation network

benefits of a denser transporation networks?

more nodes for people to utilize when moving from location to location

- in times disruption, there are more alternative modes of transportation

- promotes accessibility to various places which enables quick access

definition of quality of transport infrastructure? list examples

transportations infrastructure are facilities or structures that enables the movement of people and goods throughout the city

examples: bus stop, train station

The relationship between the reliability and performance of transportation

 the reliability and performance of a transportation system depends on the quality of the transportations.

variety of transport modes like?

through land, air, sea

why is it important for a city to have variety of transport modes?

 facilitate movement across that air, land, sea

encourage mobility throughout the city

reduce public transport disruptions when they occur as there are various modes of transportations that can be utilise.

not all transportation node are the same, some nodes are more important and known as

MAJOR TRANSPORTATION NODES

characteristics of major transportation nodes

major transportation nodes function as interchanges

- allow people or goods to transer within the same transportation mode 

( train to train ) or between transportation modes ( bus to bus ) vice versa

where is major transportation nodes located at?

HIGH concentration of activities and HIGH level of accessibility

level of accessibility definition

 major transport nodes are found in locations with high accessibility

--> high accessibility --> enable people to reach various destinations at a relative low cost and time

WHY ARE TRANSPORT SYSTEM LOCATED AT CITIES

 they fulfil the demand for transportation of people and goods

how do transport systems support connection?

unimodal transport and intermodal transport

 unimodal transport definition

only 1 type of transportation mode is used from the start to the end of the journey

 intermodal transport

multiple types of transportation modes are used from the start to the end of the journey

connection between cities

 either direct or indirect

name the 2 types of connection between cities

point to point network and hub and spoke network

what is point to point network

 connect a set of location directly without any interruption services

 what is hub and spoke network

connects every locations through one intermediary location

 the quality of transport system can be measured by….

coverage, capacity, frequency, convenience and enviromental sustainability