CIV5314 - Planning urban mobility futures - 2019

This unit introduces students to contemporary issues in the planning of urban transport systems and urban mobility. The concept of sustainable mobility is introduced along with the steps in the transport planning process. Supply and demand-oriented approaches to addressing transport challenges are reviewed and travel demand management is placed into context. The characteristics of passenger and freight modes are considered and factors influencing the level, pattern and trends in travel demand are examined.

At the successful completion of this unit you will be able to:

1. appraise the framework used to undertake urban transport planning and its capacity to deliver sustainable transport outcomes
2. discuss the factors influencing the level, pattern and trends in travel demand
3. appraise the characteristics of a range of passenger and freight modes
4. assess the potential impacts of policy options designed to enhance urban transport systems.

NOTE: From 1 July 2019, the duration of all exams is changing to combine reading and writing time. The new exam duration for this unit is 2 hours and 10 minutes.

Continuous assessment: 50%

Examination (2 hours): 50%

Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final examination component and an overall mark of 50% to achieve a pass grade in the unit. Students failing to achieve this requirement will be given a maximum of 45% in the unit.

On-campus - Workshops comprising lectorials, guest speaker presentations and case studies delivered in block-mode, with up to 150 hours of combined face-to-face time attending workshops and off-campus preparation and assessment work.

Off-campus - 150 hours study

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Civil Engineering