Postgraduate CUR-URP600-2018

Transport Planning

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.

Duration

13 weeks

Student rating

Study method

100% online

Available loans

FEE-HELP

Assessments

100% online

Prior study

Not required

Study terms

26 May 2019

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Subject details

What you'll learn

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

explain the relationship between land use, urban form and transport systems, including its role in shaping travel behaviour
examine the main features of the infrastructure agencies; including the regulatory framework, powers and responsibilities
evaluate measures for an integrated approach to the provision of transport infrastructure and urban form
apply a range of transport planning techniques for assessing demand and supply of infrastructure.

Topics covered

- Transport issues and options
- Local area traffic generation
- Car dependency
- Accessibility
- Land use urban form and determinants of travel
- Integrated land use and transport
- Planning for the pedestrian and cyclist
- Planning for roads
- Planning for public transport
- Institutional arrangements
- Government agencies: Who does What?
- Implementation - A plan for change
Study resources
- Instructional methods
  - Discussion forum/Discussion Board
  - Online assignment submission
  - Standard Media
  - Web links
- Online materials
  - Resources and Links
  - Printable format materials

Entry requirements

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

Elective

CUR-URP-MAS-2018
OUA-PSU-GCE-2018
CUR-PRM-MAS-2018
UNE-PRO-GCE-2018

Special requirements

No special requirements

Description

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.

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Assessments

Survey (30%)
Integrated Planning solutions (40%)
Essay (30%)

Textbooks

Current study term (26 May 19 to 25 Aug 19)

Textbooks are not required.

Related degrees

postgraduate CUR-URP-MAS-2018

Master of Urban and Regional Planning

postgraduate OUA-PSU-GCE-2018

Postgraduate Single Subjects

postgraduate CUR-PRM-MAS-2018

Master of Science Project Management

2 available majors

Research Major Stream
Professional Major Stream

postgraduate UNE-PRO-GCE-2018

Graduate Certificate in Professional Practice