traffic management in urban areas P2

• What is one of the environmental problems caused by lots of traffic?

  Increased air pollution
• In urban areas, what negative outcome, beyond inconvenience, does traffic congestion cause?

  Environmental, economic, and social problems
• Traffic contributes to climate change through the release of what type of gases?

  Greenhouse gases
• What is one economic problem caused by traffic congestion?

  Company losses
• How does congestion lead to company losses?

  Delays to deliveries and late arrivals
• What is one social problem associated with traffic congestion?

  Higher chance of accidents
• What are methods to reduce traffic congestion called?

  Urban transport strategies
• What are pedestrians and cyclists at risk of when breathing in polluted air?

  Health issues
• How many people use the Dockland Light Railway each year?

  120 million
• How many people does London's Underground system take off the roads each day?

  3 million
• Compared to other transport forms, what is the general cost of self-service bicycles?

  Generally cheaper
• How can traffic flow be reduced through the city?

  Managing the flow of traffic
• How do bus priority lanes reduce traffic congestion?

  Keep traffic away from city center
• How do parking restrictions help reduce traffic congestion?

  Ensure parked cars don't block roads
• What type of train system is the Docklands Light Railway?

  Automatic train system
• What areas does the Docklands Light Railway connect?

  East London to the city center