Congestion is characterized by ❌ speeds, ❌ travel times and ❌
PlaNYC is a planning strategy introduced in 2007 to improve livability in New York City. Which one of the following implications took place to improve traffic congestion?
Increased Ferry services
Bike sharing
Major repairs of subway infrastructure
All of the above
By 2009, 66% of PlaNYC's goals had been achieved
Congestion pricing User Fee( Congestion pricing, User Fee ) was a proposed toll of $20 $8 $4( $20, $8, $4 ) on those entering central Manhattan during peak hour
The ❌ in London was implemented on those entering the ❌ and the revenue was put toward improving ❌. It resulted in a ❌ increase in public transport use as well as 17% reduction in ❌ and 24% drop in greenhouse gas emission.
Bike sharing is not economically viable as construction of bike paths is more expensive than construction of a freeway
How many kilometers of bike paths was proposed for construction by PlaNYC?
400km
500km
600km
700km
Landfill in New York City stopped in the year
Waste costs NYC $2.3 billion a year
Out of all of New York City's waste, 10% 14% 76%( 10%, 14%, 76% ) is recycled, 10% 14% 76%( 10%, 14%, 76% ) is taken to waste-to-energy plants and 10% 14% 76%( 10%, 14%, 76% ) is taken to landfill out of state
Organic waste when not managed properly causes
Dirty streets
Smelly air
Methane emissions
Road blocks
On average, how many kilograms of waste does each new yorker dispose daily?
10.8kg
22.4kg
17.9kg
Poor waste management is said to be caused by ❌ paced lifestyle and ❌ consumption of goods
waste collection can help by converting waste into and clean
