Transport

Chapter Outline and Key Questions

1. What is traffic congestion?

– Characteristics of urban transport

– Traffic congestion

2. Where is traffic congestion found in the city?

– Concentration of traffic congestion in the city

3. Why does traffic congestion occur?

– Causes of traffic congestion in Singapore and other cities

○ Separation of work and residential areas

○ Movement from one part of the city to another to obtain or provide goods and services

○ Inadequate transport infrastructure and poor provision of transport services

4. How does traffic congestion affect people and the environment?

– Impact of traffic congestion on people

○ Reduced productivity

○ Stress on physical and mental health

– Impact of traffic congestion on the environment

○ Air pollution

○ Noise pollution

5. How do some cities manage traffic congestion?

– Making public transport a choice mode

– Managing road usage

– Other measures