CVE4181

Traffic engineering and planning

P Daly

5 points
* 39 lecture hours and 26 tutorial hours
* First semester
* Caulfield/Clayton

Objectives This subject is designed to develop understanding and skills relating to the principles and practice of traffic engineering, land use planning and environmental engineering.

Synopsis Traffic considerations, including road user, vehicle and road characteristics. Traffic surveys: types and methods. Traffic flow theory. Capacity and level of service. Road safety. Geometric design of roads: principles, procedures, standards and their selection and application. Traffic noise and air pollution. Parking. Road furniture, signs and markings. Intersections: at-grade and grade separated. Traffic signals: theory and operation. Residential streets. Pedestrian and bicycle facilities. Local area traffic management. Transport planning: principles, processes and procedures. Land use planning: history, legislation, land uses, preservation, conservation. Environmental considerations, assessment, evaluation, effects statements.

Assessment Examination (3 hours): 80%
* Practical work/Assignments: 20%

Prescribed texts

Underwood R T Road engineering practice Macmillan, 1995

Recommended texts

Department of Planning and Housing Victorian code for residential development 1991
Underwood R T The geometric design of roads Macmillan, 1991
Environmental Effects Act 1978