changing transport infrastructure

Why have there been improvements to transport?

Areas that are well connected attract businesses and investment, and industries need good transport links to move materials around

How has the UK tried to improve on roads?

• Smart Motorways

• Extra lanes

• Support for electrical vehicles

• New road schemes to boost connectivity

What is the Road Investment Strategy?

A £15 billion project aiming to increase capacity and improve condition of roads

What benefits would come from the Road Investment Strategy?

New jobs, decrease congestion and boost the economy

What was planned for the Road Investment Scheme?

100 new road schemes and 1300 new lane miles and trunk roads

What are the benefits of an electrified railway?

Faster, greener and more reliable

How much less of carbon emissions do electrical changes emit than diesel ones?

35%

What is the Trans-Pennine Express?

Train route that is planned to link major cities in the North

Why is the HS2 (High Speed 2) controversial?

Runs through countryside

How much of the UK’s imports/exports leave and enter via ports?

95%

How many people do ports employ?

120,000

What benefits has the Liverpool 2 port brought?

• Created 5,000 jobs

• Exporters in the North have better access to the international market

• Can handle huge ships

• Increased capacity

How much has Liverpool Port’s capacity increased by?

Doubled, up to 1.5 million containers a year

Why are airports important?

Provide global links for the economy and for the people, and contributes a lot to GDP

How much does aviation contribute to the economy?

£2 billion

How much of the UK’s GDP is owed to airports?

3.4%

What has been planned for Heathrow?

A third runway

What are the disadvantages of the new project for Heathrow?

• More noise/air pollution

• Very expensive - will cost £18.6 bil

• More capacity, but more air traffic and congestion

What are the advantages of the new project for Heathrow?

• Attracts investment

• Increased capacity for tourism and trade

• Create many jobs directly and indirectly

• Improve efficiency of airport