1.4. Other important disciplines

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is public transportation?

   Hint

   Think about modes that carry many passengers.

2. 2.

   What is one goal of financial analysis in transportation?

   Hint

   Consider why the government or private firms invest in projects.

3. 3.

   What is the primary role of public transportation?

   • To reduce individual vehicle usage
   • To charge fees to users
   • To only transport freight

   Hint

   Think about the purpose of shared transport modes.

4. 4.

   True or False: Economic analysis focuses solely on financial returns.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   What is the difference in focus between economic versus financial analysis?

5. 5.

   Design a public transportation plan for a city of 100,000 people considering economic and environmental impacts.

   Hint

   Consider various public transport options and their trade-offs.

6. 6.

   Assess the feasibility of converting a diesel bus fleet to electric. What factors need consideration from both economic and environmental perspectives?

   Hint

   Look for both upfront investments and future benefits.