Postgraduate CUR-URP600-2023

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.

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Duration

13 weeks

Study method

100% Online

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Prior study

Not required

Start dates

27 Nov 2023

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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, urban development and street design
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

No eligibility requirements

Additional requirements

Equipment requirements - 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.

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