Chapter 12, Problem 2.1C

What measures, organizations, and regulations have been implemented by the US government to address transportation security concerns?

A6 In 2-3 paragraphs, please answer the following question from your textbook: While improved transportation systems provide economic benefits, there may be some associated environmental costs. What are the major environmental costs associated with transport systems and what are their potential negative impacts?

In recent years, shared mobility, such as Uber and Lyft, has been increasingly practiced achieving better travel mobility. Explain how ITS programs could be deployed in conjunction with shared mobility to improve the overall transportation system performance concerning user cost savings, mobility improvements, safety enhancements, and environmental impacts mitigation, as well as personal wealth creation and economic development.