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This document contains questions for self-evaluation on the topics covered in Module 1 of the video course "Urban Transportation Planning" taught by Prof. V. Thamizh Arasan. The questions cover milestones in transportation technology development, applications of maglev rail technology, developing transportation systems flow charts, ranking urban travel modes in India based on accessibility, cost and comfort, and factors influencing urban travel demand such as demographics, economics, and traffic and transportation problems arising from increasing demand. The document also asks to list the three major steps in the methodology for urban transportation planning.

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Module 1

This document contains questions for self-evaluation on the topics covered in Module 1 of the video course "Urban Transportation Planning" taught by Prof. V. Thamizh Arasan. The questions cover milestones in transportation technology development, applications of maglev rail technology, developing transportation systems flow charts, ranking urban travel modes in India based on accessibility, cost and comfort, and factors influencing urban travel demand such as demographics, economics, and traffic and transportation problems arising from increasing demand. The document also asks to list the three major steps in the methodology for urban transportation planning.

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URBAN TRANSPORTATION PLANNING

(Video Course under NPTEL)

Course Faculty: Prof. V. Thamizh Arasan

Questions for Self Evaluation

MODULE 1: INTRODUCTION

1. Briefly explain the mile stones in transport technology development indication the
time period of reaching each of the mile stones.

2. Explain the application of maglev technology in rail transport with the aid of a
sketch.

3. Draw a flow chart to illustrate the complexity in development of transportation


systems.

4. List all the possible modes that may be available for urban travel in India and rank
them based on, (i) accessibility, (ii) Cost of travel and (iii) Level of comfort.

5. Briefly explain how demographic and social factors influence the demand for
urban travel.

6. Explain the influence of economic factors on the demand for urban travel.

7. List the possible traffic and transportation problems arising out of increasing
travel demand in urban areas.

8. List the three major steps involved in the methodology of approach to urban
transportation planning.

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