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Transportation: critical in the economy
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Transportation. Chapter 2
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Transportation: critical in the economy
HISTORICAL
Sir Witson Churchill:
"Transport was the basis for all that could be accomplished in the war".
Air transport infraestructure:
--> Political. --> Military
ECONOMIC SIGNIFICANCE
Value of Goods.
Place Utility
Reduction in transportation costs between 2 points.
Greater for longer distances because of the fixes charges.
Law of Squares - Lardner.
Quantity Utility
Assurance that the goods´ll arrive w/no damage in the right Q.
Transp. system: determine the economic value of products.
Time quality
The demand for a particular commodity may exist only during certain period of time.
No demand = No value
Utility of Goods
Geographic specialization
Each nation, city, produces products & services for its citizens w/its capital, labor & raw m.
(cluster)
Large-scale production
Economy of scale.
Are the result of more efficient operations.
The large scale production is demanded at distances away from the production site.
Transport efficiency
bigger potential mket area
Increase competition
Land Values
Lower consumer prices & more profit.
Transportation Patterns
Reflect the flow of people & commerce.
It simulates commerce & movement.
Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
Freight transportation
8-9% of GDP.
Decreasing due to new equipment & network scheduling.
Modal split
Analytical tool for study of transport.
= (Transportation market for passenger & freight movements) / the major modes of transportation.
Passenger transportation.
Grows as GDP does.
DOT. Department of Transportation
Life support system of the citizens
ENVIRONMENTAL SIGNIFICANCE
The Environment
Air Quality & Acid rain
Combustion engine emissions.
Urban air quality (pollution).
Produce acid rain.
Global climate changes.
Ozone reduction.
Ultraviolet radiation.
Maritime & Water Quality
Oil spills, garbage from ships, hazardous material losses.
Noise
Airplanes
Motor vehicles
Safety
95%
MODERN TRANSPORTATION
Product decision
Availability of transportation and adequancy to move the goods.
Interaction
User
Make decisions that maximize the relevant consumer oriented goals.
Provider
Determine the demands of the system and services to be offered.
POLITICAL SIGNIFICANCE
Origin & maintenance.
Eminent Domain
Acquire land for public use.
Conduct their business & meet social needs.
SOCIAL SIGNIFICANCE
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