Module 3: Transportation

Section 1: An Introduction to Transportation

Lesson A: A Brief History of Transportation
Timelines and descriptions of important people, events, and technologies in the history of transportation
http://inventors.about.com/library/inventors/bl_history_of_transportation.htm?p=1
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_transportation_technology
http://americanhistory.si.edu/onthemove/
http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com/index.cfm?PgNm=TCE&Params=a1ARTA0008097
http://home.cc.umanitoba.ca/~wyatt/alltime/index.html

Lesson B: The Science-Technology Connection

Newton's Laws of Motion
Sir Isaac Newtons' three laws of motion can be used to help explain how an airplane flies
http://www.grc.nasa.gov/WWW/K-12/airplane/newton.html

The Principles of Flight
Explanations of how an airplane flies
http://www.dot.state.mn.us/aero/aved/museum/games/principlesofflight.htmhttp://inventors.about.com/library/inventors/blairplanedynamics.htm

Bernoulli’s Principle
What it is, how it works, and what it has to do with aircraft in flight
http://www.allstar.fiu.edu/aero/flight32.htm
http://home.earthlink.net/~mmc1919/venturi.html

Getting it Wright
In this video podcast Orville and Wilbur Wright (ok, actors!) describe how the design of their
first airplane was influenced by Newton's three laws of motion.
http://www.grc.nasa.gov/WWW/Wright/podcast/Podcast_newton.m4v

Lesson C: Our Reliance on Transportation

Automobile Dependency
Sites describing our reliance on the automobile, and its effects on us and on society
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automobile_dependency
http://www.statcan.gc.ca/pub/11-008-x/2008001/article/10503-eng.htm

Transit-Oriented Development (TOD)
Residential or commercial areas designed to maximize acess to public transport.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transit-oriented_development

Transit-Proximate Development
Dense development that does not take full advantage of nearby public transit.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transit-proximate_development

Lesson D: Transportation Safety Technologies
Learn about some important transportation safety technologies.

Automatic Train Protection
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automatic_Train_Protection
http://www.nationmaster.com/encyclopedia/Automatic-train-protection

Flight Data Recorder
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flight_data_recorder
http://science.howstuffworks.com/black-box.htm
http://inventors.about.com/library/inventors/blblackbox.htmm

Synthetic Vision
http://www.aviation.com/technology/080909-synthetic-vision-systems.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Synthetic_vision
http://www.primidi.com/2004/12/22.html

Section 2: A Closer Look at the Automobile

Lesson A: The Birth of the Automobile

The History of the Automobile
Learn about the history of the automobile from its earliest designs to the present.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_the_automobile
http://www.dmv.org/fun-stuff/auto-history.php
http://www.automotivehistoryonline.com/
http://www.greatachievements.org/?id=3880

Leonardo da Vinci's Automobile
Read about da Vinci's early car and watch a video on it in action.
http://www.abc.net.au/science/news/stories/s1094767.htm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2qeZrejZp0

Internal Combustion Engine
Animations of the Otto four cycle internal combustion engine.
http://auto.howstuffworks.com/engine1.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internal_combustion_engine

Lesson B: The Features of the Modern Automobile
Click on the following links to learn more about the features of the modern automobile

Seatbelts
http://www.icbc.com/buy_car/buycar_seatbe.asp
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seat_belt
http://auto.howstuffworks.com/seatbelt1.htm

Air Bags
http://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety/safevehicles/safetyfeatures/airbags/index.htm
http://www.icbc.com/buy_car/buycar_airbag_howdoa.asp
http://auto.howstuffworks.com/airbag.htm

Anti-Lock Braking Systems
http://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety/tp/tp13082/absind_e.htm
http://auto.howstuffworks.com/auto-parts/brakes/brake-types/anti-lock-brake.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anti-lock_braking_system

Electronic Stability Control
http://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety/tp/tp14651/vs200701/menu.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stability_control
http://www.caa.ca/esc/home-e.htm
http://www.canadiandriver.com/articles/gn/electronic-stability-control.htm

Car Suspensions
http://auto.howstuffworks.com/car-suspension.htm

Brakes
http://www.familycar.com/brakes.htm

GPS navigation
http://www.nasm.si.edu/exhibitions/gps/work.html
http://adventure.howstuffworks.com/gps.htm

Automotive Air Conditioning Systems
http://www.familycar.com/Classroom/ac1.htm

Ignition Systems
http://www.familycar.com/CLASSROOM/ignition.htm
http://auto.howstuffworks.com/ignition-system.htm

Power Steering
http://auto.howstuffworks.com/steering4.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Power_steering

Lesson C: Eco-Friendly Driving

Eco-Friendly Driving Canadian Automobile Association: Eco-Attitude on the Road
Good habits such as obeying the speed limit, regular tune-ups and using a block heater
in the winter can improve your vehicle's fuel efficiency, prolong the life of your vehicle.
http://www.caa.ca/eco-mobility/english/you/road.html

Climate Change Saskatchewan: Tips to Reduce Emissions
Driving tips that you can use to reduce the amount of CO2 emissions.
http://www.climatechangesask.ca/html/individuals/On_Road/Reduce_CO2_Emissions/index.cfm

Ford Motor Company: Driving Skills for Life: Eco-Driving Course
Learn how to save time and money when driving.
https://www.drivingskillsforlife.com/templates/site/wbt/scos/module_1/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3&Itemid=14

Insurance Corporation of British Columbia DriveSmart Save Green
Learn how to to save gas and reduce your carbon emissions.
http://www.drivesmartsavegreen.com/index.php

Natural Resources Canada Fuel-Efficient Driving Tips
Fine tune those driving practices and make less visits to the gas pump; help keep that hard earned money for yourself.
http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca/transportation/personal/driving/autosmart-methods.cfm?attr=16

Workplace Idling Calculator
This interactive calculator will help you determine how much fuel, GHG emissions and money you will save by
cutting back on vehicle idling.
http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca/transportation/tools/calculators/Idling/idlingimpact-workplace.cfm?attr=16

Welcome to the Idle Free Zone
Consider running a workplace idle-free campaign to inform staff about ways they can save fuel, money and the
environment at work and at home.
http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca/transportation/business/idling.cfm?attr=16

Ontario Ministry of Environment: 10 Tips for Driving Clean
Ontario’s testing and repair program to cut smog-causing emissions from cars, trucks and buses gives 10 tips for driving clean.
http://www.ene.gov.on.ca/en/air/driveclean/brochures/10_TIPS.pdf

Environmental Protection Agency Climate Change—What You Can Do: On the Road
Improving your car's fuel efficiency can reduce harmful emissions into the atmosphere and affect climate change.
http://www.epa.gov/climatechange/wycd/road.html

Lesson D: Powering the Vehicles of Tomorrow

www.fueleconomy.gov – Alternate Fuels
Learn about tax incentives for consumers purchasing qualifying alternative fuel vehicles.
http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/current.shtml

Green Fleets British Columbia — Alternate Fuels
Key factors are reviewed when considering using an alternative fuel.
http://greenfleetsbc.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=23&Itemid=37

Wikipedia – Alternate Fuel Vehicle
Alternative Fuel Vehicle refers to a vehicle that runs on a fuel other than "traditional" petroleum fuels (petrol or diesel).
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alternative_fuel_vehicle

Government of Canada – The Science: A Fuel Cell
Quick facts and a discussion about fuel cells.
http://www.h2fcfuture.gc.ca/en/fuel-cells-e.html

How a Fuel Cell Works (QuickTime video)
Watch a video about how a fuel cell works.
http://www.h2fcfuture.gc.ca/en/video/ballard.html

The BC Hydrogen Highway
A site where people can see and experience hydrogen and fuel cell technology in action.
http://www.hydrogenhighway.ca/code/navigate.asp?Id=265

HowStuffWorks: Fuel & Alternate Fuel Technologies
Learn about ethanol, the possibility of salt water as car fuel cars, clean diesel and natural gas vehicles.
http://auto.howstuffworks.com/alternative-fuel-channel.htm

FamilyCar.com – Hybrid Power Systems for the New Millennium
How hybrid cars work in simple terms.
http://www.familycar.com/CLASSROOM/AlternativePowerSystems.htm

HowStuffWorks: How Hybrid Cars Work
How hybrid cars work and some tips on how to drive a hybrid car for maximum efficiency.
http://auto.howstuffworks.com/hybrid-car.htm

Natural Resources Canada: Alternative Fuels
The benefits, safety and performance, vehicle and fuel availability of alternative fuels.
http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca/transportation/personal/vehicle_fuels.cfm?attr=8

Section 3: Transportation Systems

Lesson A: Our MainTransportation Systems

Transport Canada: Canada’s Transportation System
Canada has one of the most modern and highly developed transportation infrastructures in the world.
http://www.tc.gc.ca/pol/en/report/brochure/

Wikipedia: Transportation in Canada
A review of the history of Canada's transportation system, and information about its roads, air transport,
waterways, pielines and urban transport.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transportation_in_Canada

BC Transportation Summit: Moving People video
Have a look at the many modes of transportation the people of BC use to move from point A to point B.
http://www.seismicevents.ca/video/bc_coc-transportation_summit-2006/moving_people/index.html

The Pacific Gateway
Learn about this ambitious initiative to upgrade BC's transportation systems.
http://www.th.gov.bc.ca/PacificGateway/

Opportunities in Motion
A high quality video from the BC government showing what is being done to modernize our transportation systems in BC.
http://www.th.gov.bc.ca/video/Opportunities_in_Motion/

Lesson B: Transportation Megaprojects

Kicking Horse Canyon Highway Improvement Project
Official website for the project, including background information, construction updates, photographs, and much more.
http://www.th.gov.bc.ca/kickinghorse/index.htm

Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure: William R. Bennett Bridge Project
Official website for the project, including background information, construction updates, photographs, and much more.
http://www.th.gov.bc.ca/WilliamRBennettBridge/index.htm

Sea-to-Sky Highway Improvement Project
Official website for the project, including background information, construction updates, photographs, and much more.
http://www.th.gov.bc.ca/seatosky/index.htm

Protrans WRB Bridge
Web site for the company that operates and maintains the William R. Bennett Bridge across Okanagan Lake. Contains some interesting facts and figures about the bridge.
http://protranswrbbridge.com/

Lesson C: The Port of Prince Rupert

The Prince Rupert Port Authority
Background information and facts and figures on the Port of Prince Rupert. Learn why Prince Rupert is ideally positioned to be a major port of call for international shippers.
http://www.rupertport.com/index.php

The Port of Prince Rupert
Have a look at a video about the Port of Prince Rupert, Canada's gateway to the Pacific.
http://www.unikron.com/tools/play/play_display.cgi?speed=hiid=cn2

Port of Prince Rupert: Photos and Sample Brochure [pdf]
These resources will help you come up with some ideas for your section assignment. You’re welcome to include some of the images in your brochure—to download them just right click and Select Save As.

Lesson D: Intelligent Transportation Systems

Intelligent Transportation Systems
ITS refers to efforts to add information and communications technology to transport infrastructure to improve safety and reduce vehicle wear, transportation times, and fuel consumption.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intelligent_transportation_system

Automated Highway Systems
AHS or Smart Road is a proposed intelligent transportation system technology designed to provide for driverless cars on specific rights-of-way. How it works, early development and deployments are discussed.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automated_highway_systems

Lesson E: Analyzing Transportation Statistics
Statistics on transportation in Canada
http://www40.statcan.gc.ca/l01/ind01/l2_4006-eng.htm
http://www.tc.gc.ca/pol/en/Report/anre2007/index.html
http://www.tc.gc.ca/pol/en/report/anre2007/add/index.htm