Mod1-Transportation_From_Planning_to_the_System Flashcards by Mark Raven Florentino

It is a sub-discipline of civil engineering which deals with the application of technology and scientific principles to the planning, functional design, operation and management of facilities for any mode of transportation in order to provide the safe, rapid, comfortable, convenient, economical, and environmentally compatible movement of people and goods (transport).

Transportation engineering

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What is the Acronym of ASCE

American Society of Civil Engineers

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What are the six divisions related to transportation engineering according to ASCE?

The six divisions are:
* Highway
* Air Transportation
* Pipeline
* Waterway (including Port)
* Aerospace (including Coastal & Ocean)
* Urban Transportation.

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What design aspects are considered by transportation engineers?

They consider facility sizing (number of lanes, capacity), pavement materials and thickness, geometric design (vertical and horizontal alignment), as well as operations planning, logistics, network analysis, financing, and policy analysis.

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What are the major functions of transportation?

Facilitating trade, economic activity, mobility, military strategy, and social interaction.

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How does transportation impact economic development?

A well-developed transportation network improves accessibility, trade efficiency, and overall economic stability.

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Why is transportation essential in emergencies?

It enables strategic movement for national defense, disaster response, and maintaining law and order.

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What are the main areas of employment within transportation engineering?

Logistics and Supply-Chain Management
Vehicle Design and Transportation Services
Transportation Infrastructure Services

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What does logistics and supply-chain management entail in the context of transportation?

It involves planning, implementing, and controlling the efficient flow of goods, services, and information from production to consumption.Supply-Chain Management is the expansion of the logistics concept.

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It involves the application of mechanical, electrical, and aerospace engineering skills as well as those of technically trained mechanics and workers in other trades.

Vehicle Design

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What professionals are involved in vehicle design and transportation services?

Engineers, mechanics, flight attendants, train conductors, policymakers, and environmental analysts.

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Who in the field of Transportation are responsible primarily for the planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of the transportation system in the country.

Civil Engineers

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is the professional who is concerned with the planning, design, construction, operations, and management of a transportation system.

Transportation engineer

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What are the major specialties within transportation engineering?

The specialties include:
* transportation planning
* infrastructure design
* highway construction
* traffic operations and management
* maintenance operations and management
* research and development.

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It involves selecting projects for design and construction by defining the problem, gathering data, forecasting traffic, evaluating alternatives, and assessing benefits and costs.

Planning

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It involves the specification of all features of the transportation system to assure that it will function smoothly, efficiently, and in accord with physical laws of nature. The process includes a set of detailed plans that can be used for the estimation of the cost of facilities to be constructed.

Infrastructure Design

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It involves all aspects of the building process beginning with clearing of the native soil, preparation of the surface, placement of the pavement material, and preparation of the final roadway for use by traffic.

Highway Construction

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What are the responsibilities of a traffic engineer?

A traffic engineer is responsible for maintaining the operation of highways by integrating vehicle, driver, and pedestrian characteristics to improve safety and roadway capacity.

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How is maintenance operations and management defined in transportation engineering?

It involves work to keep highways in proper condition, pavement repair, patching, and managing records and data analysis to ensure economical maintenance practices.

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What is the principal challenge in transportation engineering?

The main challenge is meeting public expectations for an efficient, effective, long-lasting, and safe transportation system, which requires extensive technical knowledge and experience.

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It is an integrated network comprising vehicles, guide-ways, terminal facilities, and control systems that move passengers and freight according to established procedures and schedules.

Transportation system

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What are the static components of a transportation system?

Static components include travel ways (roads or tracks) and facilities for picking up and dropping off passengers, such as terminals and transfer stations.

It is stationary

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What are the dynamic components of a transportation system?

Dynamic components are the carriers or vehicles that actually transport passengers and goods from one point to another.

Are things that can move

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What constitutes the control system in a transportation system?

The control system includes rules, regulations, and traffic facilities that ensure safe and effective operation of the transportation system.

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How did the development of the transportation system in Metro Manila begin?

It started between 1970 and the late 1990s with a plan that made public transport dominant on major roadways.

What role does The Philippine National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) play in transportation planning in the Philippines?

EDA developed a key strategy focused primarily on urban transportation under the national transport plan, addressing issues like unsustainable transport systems and economic losses.

How many modes are used to classify transportation systems?

Transportation systems are classified into six modes: * Air * Water (including inland and ocean waterways) * Road * Railway * Pipeline * Space

What is the transportation hierarchy?

It is a ranking system that categorizes transportation modes from the most efficient to the least efficient. The Heirchy are arrange to most effiecent to least 1. Pedestrian 2. Bicycles 3. Public Transit 4. Trucks, Taxis, and commericial vehicles 5. Single occupancy vehicles

It is a fast, efficient mode involving the movement of passengers and cargo by airplanes, helicopters, and drones ideal for long-distance and time-sensitive travel.

Air Transport

It uses rivers, canals, seas, and oceans to move goods and passengers, typically via cargo ships, ferries, and boats, and is cost-effective for bulk transport.

Water transport

It involves moving goods and people over land using vehicles like cars, buses, and trucks, offering flexible, direct routes connecting urban and rural areas.

Road transport

It efficiently moves bulk goods and large numbers of passengers over medium to long distances via trains on tracks.

Railway transport

It is used to move liquids, gases, and slurry solids (such as oil or natural gas) continuously over long distances in an energy-efficient manner.

Pipeline transport

It involves the use of spacecraft to move people, satellites, and cargo beyond Earth’s atmosphere, including activities such as satellite deployment and space exploration.

Space transport

What are the main components of the Philippine transportation system?

The system includes roads, public and private ports, domestic airports, railway systems, and traditional modes like jeepneys and habal-habal.

What factors should be considered when selecting a mode of transportation?

Factors include cost, travel time, safety, comfort, convenience, and overall service efficiency.

What does the “supply and demand relationship” in transportation explain?

It explains that transportation supply (infrastructure and service quality) and demand (traffic volume) interact—lower costs lead to higher usage, which can cause congestion, and solutions like toll booths can help balance the two.

It refers to the quality of travel provided, considering factors like travel time, frequency, comfort, reliability, convenience, and safety for both freight and passenger traffic.

Level of Service (LOS)

How are highways in the Philippines classified?

Highways are classified into national roads (primary, secondary, tertiary), provincial roads, and municipal/city roads **National roads** are those connecting major cities. **Provincial roads** are those connecting cities and municipalities. They connect National roads to barangays. **Municipal and city roads** are roads within cities or towns. with primary roads connecting major cities, secondary roads linking cities to primary roads, and tertiary roads serving local areas.

What is the purpose of a route numbering system in highway transportation?

A route numbering system helps road users plan their itineraries by providing a consistent, easily understood scheme that indicates performance standards and aids in traffic management.

It involves the process and requirements for converting roads—such as acquiring a minimum right-of-way, obtaining notarized deeds, and securing certifications—to be managed as national roads by DPWH.

Philippine Highway Conversion

What stages are involved in Philippine highway development?

The process includes planning, design, environmental review, right-of-way acquisition, and construction, with overall project durations ranging from 4 to 12 years.

What constitutes public transportation according to the module?

Public transportation is a family of transit services—including mass transit (buses, LRT, MRT), paratransit (taxis, dial-a-ride), and ridesharing—that provide mobility for urban and rural residents.

It is characterized by fixed routes, published schedules, designated networks, and specified stops. Mass-transit vehicles include buses, light rail (trolleys) or rapid transit that either share space in mixed traffic or operate on grade-separated rights of way.

Mass Transit

It is characterized by flexible and personalized service intended to replace conventional fixed-route, fixed-schedule mass-transit lines. Paratransit is available to the public on demand, by subscription, or on a shared-ride basis. Examples include taxi, car rental, dial-a-ride, and specialized services for elderly, medical, and other designated users.

Paratransit

Is characterized by two or more persons traveling together by prearrangement, such as carpool, vanpool, or shared-ride taxi.

Ridesharing

It is the number of vehicles or passengers that pass a point in a given time period; it depends on both the number of vehicles and the number of passengers per vehicle.

Transit Capacity

What transit factors are considered “bad” for transit systems?

Negative factors include suburban sprawl, migration of industry/employment from central cities, increased private vehicle ownership, and high construction and labor costs for fixed-rail transit.

What factors are considered “good” for transit?

Positive factors include government emphasis on air quality, higher gasoline prices, energy resource depletion, and urban policies promoting “livable cities” and smart growth.

What are some “neutral” factors affecting transit use?

Neutral factors include increases in telecommuting, online shopping reducing travel needs, flexible work schedules, and the growing popularity of walking and biking as alternatives.

What are the steps of the transportation planning process?

The process consists of: * Situation definition (understanding the current context) * Problem definition (identifying and quantifying the issues) * Search for solutions (brainstorming alternatives) * Analysis of performance (evaluating costs, travel time, and impacts) * Evaluation of alternatives (comparing benefits and drawbacks) * Choice of project (selecting the best alternative) * Specification and construction (developing detailed plans and building the project).

Developing policies forsustainable mobility in cities and metropolitan areas.

Urban and Regional Transport Planning

Designing roads, highways, rail networks, and transit systems.

Infrastructure Development

Using data analytics, GIS, and modeling techniques to predict transportation needs.

Traffic and Demand Forecasting

Advising governments on transport policies, safety regulations, and emissions control.

Public Policy and Regulation

Promoting eco-friendly transportation solutions, such as electric vehicles (EVs), public transit, and non-motorized transport (NMT).

Sustainability and Smart Mobility

The primary government agency responsible for transportation policy, planning, and regulation. Handles land, air, and sea transportation systems. Initiatives include the "Build, Build, Build" program to improve infrastructure.

Department of Transportation (DOTr)

Responsible for planning, designing, and maintaining infrastructure like roads, bridges, and expressways. Works with DOTr on major transportation projects.

Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)

Oversees traffic management and transport planning in Metro Manila. Implements traffic schemes, road-clearing operations, and public transport management.

Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA)

Manages and oversees ports and harbor facilities across the country. Focused on improving maritime transport.

Philippine Ports Authority (PPA)

Manages and regulates the country’s air transport systems. Focuses on airport development and air traffic control.

Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP):

Leads planning and implementation of the country’s socio-economic development, including transportation infrastructure projects.

National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA)

Conducts research, training, and advocacy for sustainable transportation planning and traffic management.

National Center for Transportation Studies (NCTS)

These are companies that are available for hire to transport people and goods.

Private Transportation Companies

Monitors the behavior of transportation companies in areas such as pricing of services and safety. (Ex. TRB, LTFRB)

Regulatory Agencies

These agencies such as such as Department of Transportation, Department of Public Works and Highways, as part of the executive branch, are responsible for carrying out legislation dealing with transportation at the national level.

National Agencies

Responsible for the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of transportation facilities such as roads and airports in their area.

Local Agencies and Authorities

Each of which represents the interests of a particular transportation activity, such as railroads or intercity buses, and which serve these groups by furnishing data and information, by representing them at congressional hearings, and by furnishing a means for discussing mutual concerns.

Trade Associations

Composed of individuals who may be employed by any of the transportation organizations but who have a common professional bond and benefit from meeting with colleagues at national conventions or in specialized committees to share the results of their work, learn about the experience of others, and advance the profession through specialized committee activities.

Professional Societies

Users who wish to influence the legislative process and furnish its members with useful travel information.

Users of Transport Services