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Transportation

The movement of people and goods from one place to another using various vehicles and infrastructure systems.

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Transportation Engineering

The application of technology and scientific principles to the planning, design, operation, and management of transportation facilities to ensure safe, efficient, and convenient movement of people and goods.

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Land Transport

The type of transportation that includes roadways or highways and railroads.

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Sea or Marine Transport

The type of transportation that includes waterways.

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Air Transport

The type of transportation that includes airways.

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Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)

The government agency in the Philippines responsible for managing and monitoring road infrastructures.

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Department of Transportation (DOTr)

The government agency in the Philippines responsible for managing other modes of transportation such as railways, airports, and ports.

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Economic Role of Transportation

The role of transportation in providing benefits such as creating jobs, enabling trade, and providing access to goods and services.

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Social Role of Transportation

The role of transportation in facilitating movement and interaction between people, shaping the pattern of settlements, and promoting urban development.

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Political Role of Transportation

The role of transportation in enabling the government to communicate with its people, facilitate military movements, and enforce laws and regulations.

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Environmental Role of Transportation

The impact of transportation on the environment, including air and noise pollution, energy consumption, and the negative effects on ecosystems.

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Importance of Transportation

The significant role transportation plays in the economic, social, political, and cultural development of a country.

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Geometric Design

The design of the physical elements of highways, including curves, cross sections, and parking facilities, to ensure safe and efficient traffic flow.

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Human Factors

The characteristics and abilities of road users, such as drivers, passengers, and pedestrians, that influence transportation engineering and design.

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Vehicle Factors

The characteristics of vehicles, such as size, weight,

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