Transportation Systems
Evaluating the efficiency of public transit, cycling infrastructure, and road networks.
Key Questions
- 1Why is "transit-oriented development" essential for big cities?
- 2What are the barriers to active transportation (walking/cycling) in Canada?
- 3How will autonomous vehicles change urban design?
Ontario Curriculum Expectations
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