Which Piece of Transportation Related Legislation Reinforced the Importance of Metropolitan

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which piece of transportation related legislation reinforced the importance of metropolitan transportation planning in addition to resurrecting the MPO?

• A) Urban Mass Transportation Act (UMTA)
• B) Federal Aid Highway Act
• C) Intermodal Surface and Transportation Efficiency ACT (ISTEA)
• D) Transportation Equity Act for the Twenty-First Century (TEA-21)

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Definitions:

Infrastructure

The fundamental facilities and systems serving a country, city, or area, including transportation and communication systems, water and power lines, and public institutions like schools, post offices, and prisons.

Aquifer

An underground layer of water-bearing permeable rock, rock fractures, or unconsolidated materials from which groundwater can be extracted using a water well.

Porous Layers

Geological formations consisting of rocks, soil, or sediment that have a high porosity, allowing for the passage and storage of fluids such as water and oil.

Underground Rock

Underground rock refers to rock formations that exist beneath the Earth's surface, playing a critical role in various geological processes and resource reservoirs.