Decision reasoning – airport corridor congestion during peak hours Statement: Vehicular traffic has increased so much that it takes at least two hours to travel between the city and the airport during peak hours. Courses of Action to evaluate: I. Do not allow non-airport-bound vehicles to ply on the city–airport road. II. Divert traffic load through various link roads during peak hours. III. Regulate flight departures and arrivals to avoid congestion during peak hours. Which course(s) logically follow(s)?

Difficulty: Medium

Correct Answer: Only II follows

Explanation:


Introduction / Context:
We must choose responses that are feasible, proportionate, and within the control of road authorities to reduce peak-hour congestion on the airport corridor.



Given Data / Assumptions:

  • Severe congestion during peak hours on the city–airport link.
  • Multiple categories of vehicles use the corridor.
  • There exist link roads that can be used for diversions.


Concept / Approach:
Courses of action should rely on standard traffic-management tools under local jurisdiction and avoid overbroad restrictions or steps beyond the authority’s remit.



Step-by-Step Solution:
I: A blanket ban on non-airport traffic is over-restrictive, hard to enforce, and may unduly harm local access. Not a balanced first-line response.II: Diverting part of the load via link roads is a common, feasible traffic-management measure that can be implemented during peak windows. This follows.III: Regulating flight schedules implicates aviation regulators and airlines; road authorities typically cannot control this. It is beyond scope and not a primary road-traffic solution.



Verification / Alternative check:
Traffic engineering prioritizes demand management and routing (II) before extreme restrictions (I) or cross-agency measures (III).



Why Other Options Are Wrong:

  • I: Disproportionate and impractical to police continuously.
  • III: Outside direct jurisdiction and not a road-management tool.
  • Combinations including I or III inherit these flaws.


Common Pitfalls:
Jumping to extreme bans or assuming coordination with aviation scheduling is readily achievable by traffic police.



Final Answer:
Only II follows

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