Highway

Transportation

Transportation

The movement of people and goods from one place to another using various vehicles and infrastructure systems.

Transportation Engineering

The application of technology and scientific principles to the planning, design, operation, and management of transportation facilities to ensure safe, efficient, and convenient movement of people and goods.

Land Transport

The type of transportation that includes roadways or highways and railroads.

Sea or Marine Transport

The type of transportation that includes waterways.

Air Transport

The type of transportation that includes airways.

Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)

The government agency in the Philippines responsible for managing and monitoring road infrastructures.

Department of Transportation (DOTr)

The government agency in the Philippines responsible for managing other modes of transportation such as railways, airports, and ports.

Economic Role of Transportation

The role of transportation in providing benefits such as creating jobs, enabling trade, and providing access to goods and services.

Social Role of Transportation

The role of transportation in facilitating movement and interaction between people, shaping the pattern of settlements, and promoting urban development.

Political Role of Transportation

The role of transportation in enabling the government to communicate with its people, facilitate military movements, and enforce laws and regulations.

Environmental Role of Transportation

The impact of transportation on the environment, including air and noise pollution, energy consumption, and the negative effects on ecosystems.

Importance of Transportation

The significant role transportation plays in the economic, social, political, and cultural development of a country.

Geometric Design

The design of the physical elements of highways, including curves, cross sections, and parking facilities, to ensure safe and efficient traffic flow.

Human Factors

The characteristics and abilities of road users, such as drivers, passengers, and pedestrians, that influence transportation engineering and design.

Vehicle Factors

The characteristics of vehicles, such as size, weight,