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Commuting
Commuting has totally changed since world way 2 with things such as subway systems in big cities such as New York and London. There is also a rise of trains and direct busses which have dedicated lanes making commuting easier. There is also tracking systems on apps to track how long your transport is going to be and making it easier to plan your trips and journeys. -
Increase of car ownership
The increase of car ownership since world war 2 has been massive, with cars being more affordable and available, the making of motorways made driving easier and more popular with a range o f people now driving and commuting via car. with feature such as satnavs and hybrid engines its has made driving more effective meaning more people want to drive and own cars. -
Airport expansion
Many airports around the world have undergone expansions and renovations to accommodate the growing demand of air travel. This has included the construction on new terminals, runways, and modern amenities and facilities, these expansions have helped the airports improve capacity and the overall experience of passengers. -
widening of motorways
The significant milestones include the development of the motorway network in the UK starting with the M1 in 1959 expanding into the 1960s and 1970s. the focus has been widening the existing motorways to reduce congestion and improve traffic flow, this has included adding lanes and upgrading junctions. -
Planning regulations
Planning regulations have played a significant role in shaping transport after ww2. Laws have been introduced to interrogate transport hubs. environmental assessments have also been a standard part of planning for transport projects, there has also been a shift towards promoting sustainable tourism and transport options with things lie bike lanes and pedestrian zones. -
Noise pollution
One milestone is the development of quieter engines and technologies in vehicles, such as improved sound installation. they have also included the use of noise barriers along motorways and railways for urban areas which is to reduce traffic noise and to rise the population of electric vehicles which are a lot quieter . -
Customer lifestyles
Since WW2 passenger lifestyles have changed tremendously, starting with budget airlines. Budget airlines made travel more affordable and accessible to a wider range of people meaning people can enjoy holidays and travel abroad more often. Another one is high-speed trains which also opened a range of more doors for for customers helping them to travel between cities and making it more convenient for work related trips and city breaks. -
Income
One major impact of income since world war 2 is he rise of low-cost airlines which despite being low cost have had huge increase in income due to passengers booking more holidays throughout the year due to the price and people booking more holidays, another one is the growth of online booking which makes it easier for passengers to compare and find the best prices and deals. -
Emissions
Since world war 2 the passenger transport industry have been addressing emissions and promoting sustainability. they have introduces cleaner an more fuel-efficient technologies in vehicles, they have really focused on reducing emissions through regulations and standards for vehicles, such as emission controls and stricter fuel efficiency requirements. -
Taxes
After world war 2 the government started investing heavily in taxes on things such as fuel, which was introduces to maintain roads, and congestion charges in cities such as London and and Bristol. Tax has also been added to transports such as cusses, trains and planes to encourage sustainable tourism travel choices. -
privatistation
The privatisation of British rail in the 1990s led to the creation of various train operating companies introducing competition and services improving. the privatisation of busses around the world has also improved services and created competition. -
Protest camps
Protest camps have reacted to various issues related to the passenger transport industry. For instance the anti-roads protest in the UK during the 1990s and the protest against the M3 extension at Twyford Down. These camps often highlight environmental concerns an community concerns however they do look at bigger events. -
Introduction of budget airlines
Budget airlines in the United Kingdom was first announced as EasyJet and Ryanair. this made flying more accessible for everyone and it was also a lot more convenient for travellers travelling om a budget, however this has led to increased competition and more travel options for everyone. -
Air passenger duty
Air passenger duty was introduced in the UK in 1994, it is a duty that's charged on the carriage of passengers flying from a UK airport. it has gone up over time with things in mind such as distance encouraging airlines to operate more efficiently. -
Opening of the channel tunnel
The opening of the channel tunnel was a major milestone connecting the United Kingdom to France by a rail line creating a new era for travel and passengers across Europe. This allows faster travel time between London and Paris and it is also very affordable. -
Online check-in
Online checking stared with airlines, however they have now expanded to more transport services. This means you can check in on your phone or computer to save the hassle of checking in when arriving, also meaning you can get all your details and boarding passes on you phone, it is a lot more convenient for passengers as it saves a lot of time and reduces stress along with paper waste. -
introduction of congestion charges
congestion charges started after world war 2 in cities such as London, these charges are in place to aim to reduce traffic congestion and to encourage people to use alternative modes of transportation such as cycling. -
Smart motorways
Since world war 2 the big focus was to expand the road networks, by doing this they introduced technology to create smart motorways. Smart motorways use active traffic management techniques such as variable speed limits and using the hard shoulder as an extra lane during busy times. They are all about reducing traffic and improving congestions . On a smart motorway things are displayed by boards above the motorway saying if lanes are open/closed and showing the speed limits at the time. -
Cover
Tayah-Leigh Clark
Unit 12 - task 2
The department of transport -
Introduction
In this task I will be talking about the department of transport and how the industry has changed with milestones throughout the years -
Blibliography
https://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=42609
https://www.rac.co.uk/drive/advice/driving-advice/smart-motorways/
https://www.eurotunnel.com/uk/build/the-channel-tunnel/#:~:text=The%20Channel%20Tunnel%20was%20officially,Mitterrand%2C%20the%20President%20of%20France.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Low-cost_carrier