STEM for Transportation: Examining the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics of Transportation Systems

A computer is an electronic device, not a mode of transportation.

The primary function of a transportation system is to facilitate the movement of people and goods from one place to another.

Civil Engineering is the branch of engineering that deals with the design, construction, and maintenance of transportation systems, including roads, bridges, railways, and airports.

Traffic Engineering is the branch of engineering that deals with the study of the flow of traffic, including the design and implementation of traffic control systems.

Hospitals are not a type of transportation infrastructure, as they are not used for the movement of people or goods.

Transportation Planning is the process of planning and developing transportation systems, including the identification of transportation needs, the evaluation of alternative transportation solutions, and the development of transportation policies and programs.

Teleportation is not a type of transportation technology, as it is a hypothetical method of transporting people or goods from one place to another instantaneously.

Transportation Impact Assessment is the study of the environmental impacts of transportation systems, including the assessment of air pollution, noise pollution, and traffic congestion.

Transportation Education Programs are not a type of transportation policy, as they are not intended to influence transportation behavior or investment.

Transportation Management is the process of managing and operating transportation systems, including the scheduling of transportation services, the allocation of transportation resources, and the monitoring of transportation performance.

Transportation Pricing is not a type of transportation safety measure, as it is not intended to directly reduce the risk of transportation accidents.

Transportation Economics is the study of the economic impacts of transportation systems, including the assessment of the costs and benefits of transportation investments and the impacts of transportation on economic development.

Property Taxes are not a type of transportation funding mechanism, as they are not specifically levied on transportation-related activities.

Transportation Performance Measurement is the process of evaluating the performance of transportation systems, including the assessment of transportation efficiency, effectiveness, and equity.

Transportation History is not a type of transportation research topic, as it is not focused on the development of new transportation technologies or policies.