Transport and Logisitcs

Objectives

1.

• To understand the importance of transport solutions at a local and national level

2.

• To consider the problems associated with developing new transport projects.

3.• To identify specific problems and

solutions for México.

What do we mean by transport?Freight Passenger

Why is transport important?1.

• Enables internal and external shipment of trade

2.• Allows connection between populations and

mobility of population.

3.• Facilitates the provision of services• Provides greater political homogeneity

4.• Helps stimulate economic development• Helps reduce economic disparities.

Two distinct issuesUrban transport Long distance

Urban:What are the problems?

Congestion

Pollution Safety

Solutions

Buses and

trams

Trolley buses

Metros and light

railways

More solutions

Road buildin

g: bypass

es

bridges flyovers

SchemesMany cities are now investigating forms of congestion charges or restrictions

Long distance: what are the problems?

Expensive

Indirect routes

Time

Transport is vital and contentiousIn UK, environmentalists hugely disrupt road schemes• Argue more roads lead to more traffic

Funding for large schemes can be pulled for political reasons• Panama Canal extension

Taxes• Governments use unpopular measures to pay

for construction projects and regulate traffic

China1.

• Since the 1980s have developed the most extensive highway system in the world

2.• Have built 10 of the 20 tallest bridges in the world in the past 15

years

3.• Have establised railinks with western Europe and their vast

internal network.• China possesses the first network of HST (High Speed Train) in

the world.

Scenarios1. Mexico City metropolitan area has a

population of over 20 million people. Most travel daily to school or work. This leads to huge problems: the roads are congested and public transport overstretched.

2. Mexico is a major manufacturing nation and the eleventh largest economy in the world. It trades with East and West, Nort and South. It is perfectly positioned in the middle of world. How can east, west transport across the country be improved to maximise this advantage.

Sc. 1: Possible schemes to consider

1.• Government policies to reduce urban

congestion.

2.• Investment in new transport

construction projects to reduce congestion

3. • Development of new transport

systems to provide more options to travellers in the city

Sc. 2 Possible schemes to consider

1.•New road schemes

2.•A freight rail network

3. •A canal

TaskYou are a political party developing your proposals

for transport and the economy.You can focus on Mexico City (scenario 1) or the

whole country (scenario 2)You must put forward a manifesto as a leaflet on

transport in which:1. you propose a scheme and provide a map or

diagram2. price a scheme3. explain its benefits (economic, environmental)4. mitigate costs or problems.

RubricMarks Scheme Costs Presentation Innovation1 Briefly

mentionedNone Scrappy b&w

with spelling mistakes

None

2 Some description

Random price Some colour but lacking info

None

3 Description supported by diagram

Some evidence of research

Neat An innovative idea

4 Scheme mostly described

Most elements considered

Well presented but dull

Shows some potential

5 Well described with detail in diags etc.

Fully calculated and justified

Leaflet clear to understand and attention grabbing

An innovative scheme with real potential

SubmissionWednesday 7th May