Level B2 General English

Lesson 20

Trains, Buses And Cars
電車、バス、自動車

There are many different types of transportation and the types used in an area are based on the location, the size of the area and the size of the population they are required to serve. For example, if the area is surrounded by water then boats would be a main factor. If the area is congested then underground trains would be required.

A lot of planning is required to put in place the best type of transportation based on needs of the area. In order to determine this, there are usually many studies done to make sure the best possible decision is made. These studies have to look not only at the present needs but also they must take into consideration the projected growth rate for the area.

Another consideration for determining the proper type of transportation would be the types of industry and businesses that are in place or are planned for the area. They also have to study how the area will connect with other areas that are remote from it and how far away they are. Will it be a shipping port for goods and people and does it require an airport and what size would it have to be? With this knowledge they can plan for cars, taxis, buses, trains, boats and planes to meet the required needs.