Traffic & Urban Mobility - Tri Duc English Tri Duc English IELTS Speaking Part 3 Traffic & Infrastructure Evaluating Urban Sprawl, Traffic Congestion, and Modern Solutions for a Connected Society Topic Vocabulary Urban Logistics Congestion /kənˈdʒes.tʃən/ (n) The state of being full or blocked, especially with a lot of vehicles. Urban sprawl (n) The uncontrolled expansion of urban areas into the surrounding countryside. Capacity (n) The maximum number of vehicles that can pass through a road segment efficiently. Emission /iˈmɪʃ.ən/ (n) The release of gas or radiation, especially from the exhaust of vehicles. Carpooling (n) The activity of a group of people travelling together in one car. Regulatory System (n) A set of laws or rules designed to control and manage a specific activity (e.g., traffic). Productivity /ˌprɒd.ʌkˈtɪv.ə.ti/ (n) The rate at which work is completed; hindered by being stuck in traffic. Inadequate /ɪˈnæd.ə.kwət/ (adj) Not enough or not good enough for a particular purpose. *Click cards to hear pronunciation Causes of Congestion Increased number of private cars on roads. Inadequate roadway capacity and overuse. Urban sprawl and unplanned city growth. Poor signal timing and substandard road conditions. Environmental factors (bad weather, accidents). Management Strategies Automated traffic management systems. Encouraging public transport & carpooling . Limiting cars through a regulatory system . Providing safe walking and cycling routes . Banning cars from specific high-traffic city zones. Traffic Knowledge Quiz Question 1 What happens when a road is "overused" relative to its designed capability? A. It exceeds roadway capacity B. It becomes faster for commuters Question 2 "Urban sprawl" is associated with: A. Better tranquility in the city center B. Unplanned urban growth...