KQ3..Urban Case Study 2 (part 1): Cambridge traffic congestion and atmospheric pollution 0.0 / 5 ? GeographyRural and urban challenges and regenerationCase studiesASOCR Created by: Lilly0097Created on: 14-05-15 13:25 Where is Cambridge located? It is a city on the River Cam, situated in northern England 1 of 13 What are the 4 main issues in Cambridge? 1. High levels of commuting/congestion. 2. Air pollution. 3. Noise pollution. 4. Economic impacts. 2 of 13 What is the average distance to travel to work in Cambridgeshire? 15 miles-this is TWICE the national average 3 of 13 Traffic within the county is... 35% higher than the national average on main urban roads 4 of 13 Since 1990 (a period of rapid economic and housing growth), how much has the use of motorized transport increased? It has increased at more than TWICE the national rate 5 of 13 What are the problems with the increase in transport? It has increased traffic related emissions which has had a substantial impact on air quality. 6 of 13 How does transport affect the air quality? It increases the concentrations of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and, to a lesser extent, finer particles (PM10). 7 of 13 What is an increasingly important quality of life issue for communities? Transport-related noise 8 of 13 According to The Cambridgeshire Environment Report, what percentage of Cambridge residents said road traffic was a problem? 57% (2010) 9 of 13 What is the 'Cambridge Phenomenon'? A term that describes the incredible explosion of technology, life sciences and service companies that has occurred since the 1960's. 10 of 13 How is the traffic negatively effecting Cambridge's economic growth? Congestion is slowing the efficiency of businesses 11 of 13 How is the congestion slowing the efficiency of businesses? Delivery of products can be delayed, time and money is wasted in standstill traffic=this reduces the time that the individual can work 12 of 13 At present businesses do not seem to be discouraged from investing in the country, but.. this should not be taken for granted = We need SUSTAINABILITY 13 of 13
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