Transportation: Blois, France

Transportation in Blois has tak-

en on many shapes, serving over
50,000 people each day. In this
presentation we will review the main
modes of transportation including
the automobile, bicycle, bus, motor-
bike, train, and pedestrian.
+: good function
0: both good and poor functions
~: poor function
Transportation: Pedestrian
+: speed bumps
+: wide crosswalks
+: terrain reduces vehicle speeds
+: abundant crosswalk signals
+: generous open space
+: pet clean-up bags
~: limited access areas
+: have right-of-way
+: social interaction
~: dangerous sidewalkless areas
Transportation: Bicycle
+: year round bike weather
+: adequate signs
0: must ride on street
~: biker safety
+: bike paths
+: bike rental/repair shops
+: indoor bike parking
+: dedicated biking lanes
+: covered bike racks with cables
+: bike ramps on stairways
Transportation: Automobile
+: lane dividingd bumpers
+: convenient taxi’s
0: curb parking
~: space consuming
~: oneway lanes stop traffic
flow for garbage collect ect.
+: some handicap spaces
+: solar powered parking meters
+: underground parking
+: roundabouts reduce stop time
+: police presence
+: compact vehicle size
~: parking space and cost
~: difficult navigation
~: endangers pedestrians
Transportation: Motorbike
+: low fuel intake
+: park in most places
+: drive around traffic
~: safety issues
 Transportation: Bus
+: reduces vehicle traffic
+: energy conserving
+: sufficient routes
~: overcrowding
+: dedicated lanes ease traffic flow
+: improved public safety
0: serves school system as well as public
~: time consuming, sometimes late
Transportation: Train
+: connect most locations
+: quick and smooth ride
+: stations at city center
+: multiple trains daily
0: frequent stops
~: requires planning
Berggren, Busagara Transportation: la fin