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Postgraduate CUR-URP600-2021

Urban Transport Systems

Track the issues that affect integrated land use and transport planning.Rate the powers and responsibilities of infrastructure agencies. Discuss pedestrian and cyclist planning concerns. Place your findings in the context of real transport policies.

From

$2,910 $3,160

Your upfront cost: $0

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Duration

13 weeks

Study method

100% online

Available loans

  • FEE-HELP

Assessments

100% online

Prior study

Not required

Study terms

  • 31 May 2021
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Start your career with Curtin’s globally recognised courses and extensive industry connections. Through OUA, our online courses offer an interactive and collaborative learning experience that gets you the same degree as if you studied on campus. Curtin is a global university with a vibrant culture of innovation and collaboration and is ranked in the top one per cent of universities worldwide.

QS RANKING 2021

13

Times Higher Education Ranking 2021

13

  • 2021

Subject details

What you'll learn

At the completion of this subject students will be able to:

  1. explain the relationship between land use, urban form and transport systems, including its role in shaping travel behaviour
  2. examine the main features of the infrastructure agencies; including the regulatory framework, powers and responsibilities
  3. evaluate measures for an integrated approach to the provision of transport infrastructure and urban form
  4. apply a range of transport planning techniques for assessing demand and supply of infrastructure.
Topics covered
    • Sustainable urban transport
    • Travel Behaviour and travel demand
    • Transport and land use nexus
    • Planning for the car: roads and parking
    • TOD's
    • Planning for public transport
    • Planning for the cyclist
    • Planning for the pedestrian
    • Other modes of transport (freight)
    • Governance of urban transport
    • Urban transport futures
    • Unit wrap-up
Entry requirements

In order to enrol in this subject, you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:

Elective
  • OUA-PSU-GCE-2021
  • CUR-PRM-MAS-2021
  • CUR-MAA-MAS-2021
  • UNE-PRO-GCE-2021

Special requirements

  • EquipmentDetails - Access to hardware: camera, webcam, speakers and microphone.
Description

This subject was previously known as Transport Systems. Examine the relationship between land use, urban form and travel behaviour, including the policy and institutional contexts related to the planning and regulation of multi-modal urban transport systems. Review integrated land use and transport planning approaches to achieve more sustainable cities and development.

Please Note: If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’. It only takes two hours to complete online, and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld.

Find out more about the Academic Integrity module.

Assessments

  • Essay (30%)
  • Survey (30%)
  • Integrated Planning Solutions (40%)
Textbooks

Check the learning management system (LMS) of your university for textbook details.

Related degrees

Postgraduate OUA-PSU-GCE-2021

Postgraduate Single Subjects

Postgraduate CUR-PRM-MAS-2021

Master of Science Project Management

2 available majors
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  • Research Major Stream
  • Professional Major Stream

Postgraduate CUR-MAA-MAS-2021

Master of Architecture

Postgraduate UNE-PRO-GCE-2021

Graduate Certificate in Professional Practice

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