How urban transport strategies reduce traffic congestion

This lesson looks at the strategies used in Liverpool to reduce traffic congestion, with focus given to Liverpool City Bikes, pedestrianisation and park and ride schemes.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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Q1.The term 'sustainability' means...

Actions that meet the needs of people in the future. Actions that meet the needs of people in the present without harming the needs of those in the future. Actions that meet the needs of people in the present.

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Q2.Two methods used to help conserve water are... (choose 2)

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Installing toilets that flush less water. Charging people for an estimated use, rather than for their actual use. Installing water meters. Giving people the ability to take water from rivers and streams when they need to.

2/5

Q3.Reducing the use of fossil fuels can be achieved through...

Promoting the use of non-renewable energy sources. Encouraging people to use their cars more. Ensuring that new homes meet energy efficiency standards.

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Q4.Reducing the amount of waste sent to landfill can be achieved through...

Websites that offer items for free rather than being thrown away. Charging people to recycle materials. Encouraging the use of single use plastic.

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Q5.The benefits of creating green spaces are... (choose 2).

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Reduction of air pollution through creating pockets of clean air. Reduction of flooding by increasing interception and infiltration. Provision of open space for young people to gather for parties. Having spaces for people to camp.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.The term 'sustainability' means...

1/5

Q2.Two methods used to help conserve water are... (choose 2)

Select two (2) boxes

2/5

Q3.Reducing the use of fossil fuels can be achieved through...

Promoting the use of non-renewable energy sources. Encouraging people to use their cars more. Ensuring that new homes meet energy efficiency standards.

3/5

Q4.Reducing the amount of waste sent to landfill can be achieved through...

Websites that offer items for free rather than being thrown away. Charging people to recycle materials. Encouraging the use of single use plastic.

4/5

Q5.The benefits of creating green spaces are... (choose 2).

Select two (2) boxes

5/5

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How can urban transport strategies reduce traffic congestion?

This quiz will assess your knowledge of the strategies used to reduce traffic congestion.

Q1.Air pollution, caused by traffic congestion, is....

An economic impact. A social impact. An environmental impact.

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Q2.Using public transport can help to reduce the impacts of traffic congestion as... (choose 2).

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Fewer people will use cars, reducing air pollution. More people will use public transport, increasing prices of travel. Traffic jams and travel times may be reduced. Public transport can be sold to a private company who will make bigger profits.

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Q3.Managing traffic flow can be achieved through... (choose 3).

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Ring roads. Congestion charges. Increasing individual car usage. Cycle lanes.

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Q4.One method used in Liverpool to manage traffic congestion is....

Liverpool City Cars - a private company who give discount to families who own more than one car. Liverpool City Bikes - a scheme that allows you to pick bikes up across the city. Liverpool City Speedboats - a scheme that rents out speedboats to use on the River Mersey.

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Q5.Liverpool's integrated transport, run by Merseytravel, combines which forms of transport?

Bus, train and tram. Bus, ferry and tram. Bus, ferry and train.

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How can urban transport strategies reduce traffic congestion?

This quiz will assess your knowledge of the strategies used to reduce traffic congestion.

Q1.Air pollution, caused by traffic congestion, is....

An economic impact. A social impact. An environmental impact.

1/5

Q2.Using public transport can help to reduce the impacts of traffic congestion as... (choose 2).

Select two (2) boxes

2/5

Q3.Managing traffic flow can be achieved through... (choose 3).

Select three (3) boxes

Ring roads. Congestion charges. Increasing individual car usage. Cycle lanes.

3/5

Q4.One method used in Liverpool to manage traffic congestion is....

4/5

Q5.Liverpool's integrated transport, run by Merseytravel, combines which forms of transport?

Bus, train and tram. Bus, ferry and tram. Bus, ferry and train.

5/5

Lesson summary: How urban transport strategies reduce traffic congestion

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This was the final lesson in the unit Urban change in Liverpool, UK.

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