Chapter 6, Problem 5SQ

What is the basic concept that constitutes the essence of transportation? A ) Routes B ) Mobility C ) Vehicles D ) Freights E ) Passengers

Are the problems of moving people significantly different from the problems of moving goods or Services (b) What are the benefits of public transport over private transport ? Should public transport be encouraged and, if so, how ? (c) What are the benefits of iniegrated public transport systems ?

Discuss how transportation experts are using technology to help reduce freight theft.

In the middle of the twentieth century, major U.S. cities had multiple competing city bus companies. Today, there is usually only one and it runs as a subsidized, regulated monopoly. What do you suppose caused the change?

What is your view of the use of technology in transportation systems in the future?

Should the Internet be considered the sixth mode of transportation? Why or why not?

What is the nature of intramodal and intermodal competition in the motor carrier industry? How have the motor carriers fared in terms of intermodal competition since 1980?

What are the challenges and opportunities faced by container terminal operators?

Consider how multimodal network models might be used in transportation planning operations for the products. How can details concerning products or would or would not utilize multimodal transportation?