CHAPTER 3 : URBAN PROBLEMS

1. INTERMODALITY – involving two or more different modes of transportation in conveying

goods.
2. CONGESTION – is the presence of delays along a physical pathway due to the presence of
other users.
3. RECURRENT CONGESTION – caused by regular demand like commuting, shopping or weekend
trips.
4. NON – RECURRENT CONGECTION – caused by random events such as accidents and unusual
weather conditions.
5. URBAN TRANSIT – is often perceived as the most efficient transportation mode for urban
areas, notably large cities.

(5) URBAN PROBLEMS OF TRANSPORTATION:

1. Traffic congestion and parking difficulties

2. Longer Commuting
3. Public Transport Inadequacy
4. Difficulties for non-motorized transport
5. Loss of public space
6. High maintenance cost
7. Environmental impacts and energy consumption
8. Accidents and safety
9. Land Consumption
10. Freight Distribution

(5) REASONS WHY WE USE AUTOMOBILE:

1. Demand Mobility
2. Status
3. Speed
4. Comfort
5. Convenience
 CHAPTER 3 : URBAN PROBLEMS

1. INTERMODALITY – involving two or more different modes of transportation in conveying

goods.
2. CONGESTION – is the presence of delays along a physical pathway due to the presence of
other users.
3. RECURRENT CONGESTION – caused by regular demand like commuting, shopping or
weekend trips.
4. NON – RECURRENT CONGECTION – caused by random events such as accidents and
unusual weather conditions.
5. URBAN TRANSIT – is often perceived as the most efficient transportation mode for urban
areas, notably large cities.

(5) URBAN PROBLEMS OF TRANSPORTATION:

1. Traffic congestion and parking difficulties

2. Longer Commuting
3. Public Transport Inadequacy
4. Difficulties for non-motorized transport
5. Loss of public space
6. High maintenance cost
7. Environmental impacts and energy consumption
8. Accidents and safety
9. Land Consumption
10. Freight Distribution

(5) REASONS WHY WE USE AUTOMOBILE:

1. Demand Mobility
2. Status
3. Speed
4. Comfort
5. Convenience