GGR370H5 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Land Bridge, Rush Hour, Water Pollution
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The ideal transport mode would be instantaneous , free , have an unlimited capacity and always be available . It would render space obsolete . (cid:8869) transportation exist to overcome space constrain of space (barrier) friction of distance. " materials , tools , machinery , engineers , construction workers etc . Gasoline , diesel , oil , calories etc . Shipment is time - sensitive e -g . food items cost 4 when time becomes greater friction on movement. Transportation takes place when other activities are taking place e. g . working, vacationing , shopping , manufacturing. Direct transportation that is required for the activity to take place e. g . residence & work place supply demand online shop & residence supply demand. Indirect movement create by the requirement of other movement e. g . Food production & warehouse & grocery stores supply -7 demand car trouble & service supply demand.
