Urban Transportation

Description: Urban Transportation Quiz
Number of Questions: 15
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Which of the following is NOT a common mode of urban transportation?

  1. Bus

  2. Train

  3. Car

  4. Bicycle

  5. Horse-drawn carriage


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Horse-drawn carriages are no longer a common mode of transportation in most urban areas.

What is the term for a system of dedicated lanes for buses and other high-occupancy vehicles?

  1. Bus rapid transit (BRT)

  2. Light rail transit (LRT)

  3. Metro

  4. Tram


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bus rapid transit (BRT) is a system of dedicated lanes for buses and other high-occupancy vehicles, typically with stations and pre-paid fares.

Which of the following is NOT a type of rail-based urban transportation?

  1. Metro

  2. Tram

  3. Monorail

  4. Trolleybus


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Trolleybuses are electric buses that draw power from overhead wires, while metros, trams, and monorails are all types of rail-based urban transportation.

What is the term for a system of shared bicycles that can be rented and returned at various locations throughout a city?

  1. Bike sharing

  2. Cycle hire

  3. Public bicycle system

  4. Shared mobility


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bike sharing is a system of shared bicycles that can be rented and returned at various locations throughout a city.

Which of the following is NOT a factor that can contribute to traffic congestion?

  1. High population density

  2. Inadequate infrastructure

  3. Poor traffic management

  4. Public transportation strikes

  5. Good weather


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Good weather is not a factor that can contribute to traffic congestion.

What is the term for a system of dedicated lanes for pedestrians and cyclists?

  1. Pedestrian zone

  2. Cycle path

  3. Greenway

  4. Shared space


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A pedestrian zone is a system of dedicated lanes for pedestrians and cyclists, typically in a city center or other busy area.

Which of the following is NOT a type of traffic calming measure?

  1. Speed bumps

  2. Roundabouts

  3. Narrowing lanes

  4. Raised crosswalks

  5. Traffic signals


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Traffic signals are not a type of traffic calming measure, as they are designed to control the flow of traffic rather than slow it down.

What is the term for a system of public transportation that uses electric-powered vehicles?

  1. Electric mass transit

  2. E-mobility

  3. Zero-emission transportation

  4. Sustainable transportation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Electric mass transit is a system of public transportation that uses electric-powered vehicles, such as electric buses, trams, and trains.

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of public transportation?

  1. Reduced traffic congestion

  2. Improved air quality

  3. Increased physical activity

  4. Social isolation

  5. Reduced greenhouse gas emissions


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Social isolation is not a benefit of public transportation.

What is the term for a system of public transportation that uses driverless vehicles?

  1. Autonomous public transportation

  2. Robotaxis

  3. Self-driving buses

  4. Automated transit


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Autonomous public transportation is a system of public transportation that uses driverless vehicles, such as self-driving buses and trains.

Which of the following is NOT a challenge associated with urban transportation?

  1. Traffic congestion

  2. Air pollution

  3. Noise pollution

  4. Social equity

  5. Good public transportation


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Good public transportation is not a challenge associated with urban transportation.

What is the term for a system of public transportation that uses shared vehicles?

  1. Shared mobility

  2. Ride-sharing

  3. Carpooling

  4. Mobility-as-a-service (MaaS)

  5. Public transit


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Shared mobility is a system of public transportation that uses shared vehicles, such as carsharing, bikesharing, and scooter sharing.

Which of the following is NOT a type of urban transportation policy?

  1. Transportation demand management (TDM)

  2. Land use planning

  3. Public transportation subsidies

  4. Road pricing

  5. Traffic calming


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Traffic calming is a type of engineering measure designed to slow down traffic, while transportation demand management (TDM), land use planning, public transportation subsidies, and road pricing are all types of urban transportation policies.

What is the term for a system of public transportation that uses magnetic levitation (maglev) technology?

  1. Maglev train

  2. High-speed rail

  3. Bullet train

  4. Monorail

  5. Tram


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A maglev train is a system of public transportation that uses magnetic levitation (maglev) technology to levitate the train above the track, reducing friction and allowing for very high speeds.

Which of the following is NOT a type of urban transportation infrastructure?

  1. Roads

  2. Bridges

  3. Tunnels

  4. Rail lines

  5. Airports


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Airports are not a type of urban transportation infrastructure, as they are located outside of urban areas.

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