This homework is based on
The Basis of
Transportation Planning
Marshall - Chapter 1 pg 41 - 59
Providence, RI (N.W.
Garrick 2005)
Question
1
- Please explain the differences amongst
the following three concepts as they affect the provision of
transportation services
- mobility for traffic
- mobility for people/goods
- access for people
- According to Littman, effective
transportation planning focuses on providing access not necessarily
mobility. Describe some of the specific types of
strategies in transportation and land use planning that tend to
improve access while decreasing mobility.
- Littman draws a distinction between
'growth' and 'development'. Based on his definition, would you
say that increase in mobility is more associated with 'growth' or
'development'? Please explain your answer.
Question 2
- Describe some of the negative factors
that Marshall stated was brought into the cities by the coming of the
railroad.
- Based on the Marshall reading develop
as comprehensive a list as possible of the distinguishing physical
features of a) pre-car, and b) post-car urban places.
- Give examples of places that you know
that exhibit features of pre-car and post-car urbanity, respectively.
Please limit your total response to no
more than 2 to 3 typewritten pages.