Transportation Networks Assignment
How do human systems interact with the local ecosystems? This is a group case study of
the positive and/or negative impacts of various transportation networks on the natural
environment. Each group will select one of the following transportation projects, research
the project and comment on the actual (or predicted) environmental impacts, and present
their findings to the class in an interactive discussion, complete with visuals, and
knowledgeable group members sharing their new found information.
407 ETR
www.407etr.com
Confederation Bridge
www.confederationbridge.com
Channel Tunnel Rail Link
www.lcrhq.co.uk
www.eurotunnel.com
www.highspeed1.co.uk
Mississauga BRT
www.mississauga.ca
Brampton BRT
www.brampton.ca
Via Rail Canada Expansions
www.viarail.ca
GO Train Expansion in the GTA
www.gotransit.com
Checklist
Equal participation among all group members with the research and presenting (4
members max)
Sufficient research gathered to make a professional presentation
Location Map(s) showing the location of your project
Background information on your selected project(s)
Graphs, maps, charts, videos, photographs, etc to illustrate the project
Key facts in point form with large font ( NO 12 pt font paragraphs)
Additional, detailed information that further explains the basics presented orally
and visually during the presentation itself
Audience participation in the form of leading questions/activity sheet/ etc
10 minute presentation (detailed, but DO NOT take 30 mins)
Due Date:
Wednesday October 12th, 2011