Transportation and Equity

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What is the primary goal of transportation equity?

  1. To ensure that everyone has access to affordable transportation.

  2. To reduce traffic congestion.

  3. To promote economic development.

  4. To protect the environment.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Transportation equity aims to provide equal access to transportation options for all individuals, regardless of their socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, gender, age, or disability.

Which of the following is an example of a transportation equity issue?

  1. A lack of affordable public transportation options in a low-income neighborhood.

  2. Traffic congestion on a major highway.

  3. A lack of bike lanes in a city.

  4. A lack of parking spaces in a downtown area.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Transportation equity issues often arise when certain groups of people are denied access to affordable and reliable transportation options, which can limit their ability to access jobs, education, healthcare, and other essential services.

What is the term used to describe the ability of people to move freely and easily within a community?

  1. Accessibility

  2. Mobility

  3. Connectivity

  4. Walkability


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Mobility refers to the ability of individuals to move from one place to another, while accessibility refers to the ease with which they can reach their destinations.

Which of the following is an example of a transportation policy that promotes equity?

  1. Investing in public transportation infrastructure in underserved communities.

  2. Building new highways to reduce traffic congestion.

  3. Increasing parking fees in downtown areas.

  4. Reducing speed limits on residential streets.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Investing in public transportation infrastructure in underserved communities can help to improve access to jobs, education, and healthcare for residents who may not have access to a car.

What is the term used to describe the ability of people to walk or bike safely and conveniently within a community?

  1. Walkability

  2. Bikeability

  3. Connectivity

  4. Accessibility


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Walkability refers to the ease with which people can walk within a community, while bikeability refers to the ease with which people can bike.

Which of the following is an example of a transportation policy that promotes walkability?

  1. Building sidewalks and crosswalks in residential neighborhoods.

  2. Widening roads to accommodate more cars.

  3. Reducing speed limits on residential streets.

  4. Increasing parking fees in downtown areas.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Building sidewalks and crosswalks in residential neighborhoods can help to make it safer and more convenient for people to walk.

What is the term used to describe the ability of people to access goods and services within a community?

  1. Accessibility

  2. Mobility

  3. Connectivity

  4. Walkability


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Accessibility refers to the ease with which people can reach their destinations, while mobility refers to the ability of people to move from one place to another.

Which of the following is an example of a transportation policy that promotes accessibility?

  1. Providing accessible public transportation options for people with disabilities.

  2. Building new highways to reduce traffic congestion.

  3. Increasing parking fees in downtown areas.

  4. Reducing speed limits on residential streets.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Providing accessible public transportation options for people with disabilities can help to improve their ability to access jobs, education, and healthcare.

What is the term used to describe the ability of people to connect to different parts of a community?

  1. Accessibility

  2. Mobility

  3. Connectivity

  4. Walkability


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Connectivity refers to the ease with which people can connect to different parts of a community, while accessibility refers to the ease with which they can reach their destinations.

Which of the following is an example of a transportation policy that promotes connectivity?

  1. Building new roads and bridges to connect different parts of a community.

  2. Widening roads to accommodate more cars.

  3. Increasing parking fees in downtown areas.

  4. Reducing speed limits on residential streets.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Building new roads and bridges to connect different parts of a community can help to improve connectivity and make it easier for people to reach their destinations.

What is the term used to describe the ability of people to move around a community without a car?

  1. Accessibility

  2. Mobility

  3. Connectivity

  4. Transportation equity


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Mobility refers to the ability of people to move from one place to another, while accessibility refers to the ease with which they can reach their destinations.

Which of the following is an example of a transportation policy that promotes transportation equity?

  1. Investing in public transportation infrastructure in underserved communities.

  2. Building new highways to reduce traffic congestion.

  3. Increasing parking fees in downtown areas.

  4. Reducing speed limits on residential streets.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Investing in public transportation infrastructure in underserved communities can help to improve access to jobs, education, and healthcare for residents who may not have access to a car.

What is the term used to describe the ability of people to access goods and services within a community?

  1. Accessibility

  2. Mobility

  3. Connectivity

  4. Transportation equity


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Accessibility refers to the ease with which people can reach their destinations, while mobility refers to the ability of people to move from one place to another.

Which of the following is an example of a transportation policy that promotes accessibility?

  1. Providing accessible public transportation options for people with disabilities.

  2. Building new highways to reduce traffic congestion.

  3. Increasing parking fees in downtown areas.

  4. Reducing speed limits on residential streets.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Providing accessible public transportation options for people with disabilities can help to improve their ability to access jobs, education, and healthcare.

What is the term used to describe the ability of people to connect to different parts of a community?

  1. Accessibility

  2. Mobility

  3. Connectivity

  4. Transportation equity


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Connectivity refers to the ease with which people can connect to different parts of a community, while accessibility refers to the ease with which they can reach their destinations.

Which of the following is an example of a transportation policy that promotes connectivity?

  1. Building new roads and bridges to connect different parts of a community.

  2. Widening roads to accommodate more cars.

  3. Increasing parking fees in downtown areas.

  4. Reducing speed limits on residential streets.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Building new roads and bridges to connect different parts of a community can help to improve connectivity and make it easier for people to reach their destinations.

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