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JOMO KENYATTA UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY
University Examinations 2016/2017
YEAR III SEMESTER II EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN GIS
EGS 2307: TRANSPORTATION PLANNING
DATE: DECEMBER, 2016 TIME: 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS: Answer Question ONE and Any Other TWO Questions.
Question One – 30 Marks
a) Define transportation planning. [2 marks]
b) County government of Trans Nzoia wants to prepare a transportation plan. Highlight cardinal steps which need to be adhered to. [6 marks]
c) Briefly discuss two main categories of transport systems. [6 marks]
d) Describe the relationship between land use and transportations. [6 marks]
e) Highlight major causes of road accidents in Kenya. [9 marks]
Question Two – 20 Marks
a) Define environment eternity. [2 marks]
b) Highlight social and environmental impacts caused by transportation systems. [18 marks]
Question Three – 20 Marks
a) Define traffic analysis zone. [2 marks]
b) How does zoning interrelate with transport modeling. [8 marks]
c) Describe the most significant component of urban dynamics. [10 marks]
Question Four – 20 Marks
a) Highlight the differences between public transport and private transport systems. [10 marks]
b) Briefly discuss transportation planning period. [10 marks]
Question Five – 20 Marks
Highlight major policy and transportation planning issues. [20 marks]
