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Transport Short Notes

The document defines transportation as the application of technological and scientific principles for planning, design, operation, and maintenance of transport facilities across all modes. It highlights the importance of transportation in various sectors such as urbanization, education, and tourism, while also detailing the classification of road transport and comparing global road density. Additionally, it discusses the National Highway Development Program (NHDP) launched in 1998, focusing on key projects aimed at improving connectivity in India.

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Transport Short Notes

The document defines transportation as the application of technological and scientific principles for planning, design, operation, and maintenance of transport facilities across all modes. It highlights the importance of transportation in various sectors such as urbanization, education, and tourism, while also detailing the classification of road transport and comparing global road density. Additionally, it discusses the National Highway Development Program (NHDP) launched in 1998, focusing on key projects aimed at improving connectivity in India.

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Definition by ITE (Institute of Transportation Engineers, 1987)

 Applies technological and scientific principles

 Focuses on planning, design, operation, and maintenance of transport facilities

 Covers all transportation modes (road, rail, air, and water)

 Aims for safe, rapid, convenient, economical, and environmentally sustainable movement of
people and goods

 A transportation system consists of:

 Fixed facilities (roads, railways, airports, etc.)

 Flow entities (vehicles, pedestrians, trains, ships)

 Control systems (traffic signals, air traffic control, railway signaling)

 Helps overcome geographical friction and allows timely participation in activities.

Transportation plays a crucial role in multiple areas:

 Separation between producers and users

o Goods need to be transported to consumers (place utility)

o Timely delivery is essential (time utility)

 Urbanization: Cities need transport for growth

 Education: Access to schools and universities

 Cost of Goods: Efficient transport reduces prices

 Tourism: Travelers rely on transport networks

 Economies of Scale: Bulk transport reduces costs

 Defense & Strategic Needs: Military and emergency mobility

Modes of transport:

 Airways

 Waterways

 Railways

 Roadways

 Continuous Flow Systems (e.g., pipelines)

Road Transport Classification

 Individual Transport: Walking, Cycling, Cars

 Group Transport: Buses

 Freight Transport:
o Trucks (medium, heavy, small, light)

Road Density Comparison

 Compares road network density globally

 Countries with high road density: Monaco, Vatican City, Macau

 India's Position: 31st globally in road density

 Compares total road length among major countries:

o India has one of the longest road networks, but lower density compared to small
nations.

National Highway Development Program (NHDP)

 Launched in 1998.

 Key projects:

o North-South & East-West Corridors (7,300 km).

o Golden Quadrilateral (5,846 km).

o Aims to improve connectivity across the country.

 Road Transport: ₹2.0 - 3.0 per ton-km

 Rail Transport: ₹1.2 - 1.5 per ton-km

 Waterways: ₹0.2 - 0.3 per ton-km

 Pipelines: ₹0.1 - 0.15 per ton-km

 Waterways and pipelines are the most cost-efficient but less developed.

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