705-322 Advanced Transport Planning

Availability

Not offered in 2007, next offered in 2008.

Credit Points

12.5

Coordinator

Dr Paul Mees

Prerequisites

705-218 Transport and Land Use Planning

Semester

Not Offered (view timetable)

Contact

Three hours of lectures and studios per week

Subject Description

This subject explores the processes and skills involved in planning transport and land use in pursuit of environmentally sustainable and socially equitable outcomes. Practical work will provide an opportunity to apply the knowledge acquired. Three principal aspects of transport planning will be explored: 1. Planning and operation of urban public transport; 2. Preparation and evaluation of regional transport plans and major infrastructure plans; 3. Preparation of local and regional travel demand management strategies. Students will have the opportunity to specialise in one or more of these areas.

Generic Skills

On completion of the subject students should have developed the following skills and capabilities:

  • Problem analysis and problem solving in a metropolitan context.

  • Transport demand management.

  • Teamwork and leadership.

  • Time management.

  • Written, verbal and visual presentation of ideas.

Assessment

Individual and group assignments equivalent to 5000 words.



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