MTO Environmental Sustainability & Transportation 2

Question 1

Which federal law requires states to consider environmental impacts when planning transportation projects?

Accepted Answer

National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)

Answer

NEPA requires federal agencies to assess environmental effects of proposed actions, including transportation projects, before decisions are made.

Question 2

What does a 'green corridor' in transportation planning typically refer to?

Accepted Answer

A transportation route designed to minimize environmental impact and support biodiversity

Answer

Green corridors are transportation routes planned to minimize habitat fragmentation and environmental damage while supporting wildlife movement.

Question 3

Which transportation mode produces the least greenhouse gas emissions per passenger mile?

Accepted Answer

Commuter rail

Answer

Commuter rail produces the least GHG emissions per passenger mile among these options due to high capacity and electric or efficient diesel operation.

Question 4

What is 'vehicle miles traveled' (VMT) reduction a key strategy for in transportation sustainability?

Accepted Answer

Reducing total distance driven to lower emissions and congestion

Answer

Reducing VMT decreases transportation-related emissions, fuel consumption, and traffic congestion by encouraging alternatives to solo driving.

Question 5

What environmental benefit do wildlife crossing structures (overpasses/underpasses) on highways provide?

Accepted Answer

They prevent habitat fragmentation and reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions

Answer

Wildlife crossings allow animals to safely traverse highways, maintaining habitat connectivity and reducing the ecological impact of road fragmentation.

MTO - Ministry of Transportation Practice Test

MTO - Ministry of Transportation Practice Test

MTO Environmental Sustainability & Transportation 2