6.2.2 - Study area
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Practice Questions
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What defines a study area in transportation projects?
💡 Hint: Think about geographical boundaries.
What is the purpose of a traffic analysis zone (TAZ)?
💡 Hint: Remember the aim of breaking down larger areas.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the purpose of the external cordon in a study area?
💡 Hint: Think about the focus of the transportation study.
True or False: A traffic analysis zone is a segment of the study area used for analysis.
💡 Hint: Consider the breakdown of the area for studies.
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Challenge Problems
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Given a transportation project aiming to reduce congestion, analyze how poor definition of the study area could affect its outcomes.
💡 Hint: Consider downstream effects on planning and resource distribution.
Design a study area for a downtown bus rapid transit system. Include considerations for defining the external cordon and zoning practitioners.
💡 Hint: Think about access, population density, and major travel routes.
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