CIV4283 - Transport planning - Monash University

Overview

This unit examines contemporary issues in urban transport planning. The concept of sustainable transport is introduced along with the steps in the transport planning process. Emphasis is placed on the interrelationship between transport and land use planning and on the range of supply and demand oriented approaches that can be used to enhance the sustainability of urban transport systems. Strategic transport network models are introduced with consideration given to the calibration and application of those models. Travel survey methods are considered and the relationship between survey design, survey administration and data quality is explored.

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Notes

This unit is not offered in 2025.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:

Assess the framework and techniques employed to appraise and evaluate options to enhance the sustainability of urban transport systems.

Assess supply and demand-oriented responses to contemporary urban transport challenges.

Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of different travel survey methodologies and interpret travel survey data.

Apply an appropriate combination of models to predict travel demand.

Teaching approach

Active learning

The unit is delivered in a flipped classroom format which means that the lectures are recorded and are available in advance of the class. Students are expected to have reviewed that material along with other resources on Moodle prior to coming to class. Lecture material will not be repeated in class although there will be an opportunity to ask questions if concepts need clarification. Students will then apply that material in a range of activities in class. On some occasions, these class activities will involve discussing required readings. Students are expected to come to class prepared to engage constructively in the classroom sessions. The main learning approach is “problem-based learning” which requires students to be involved with classroom projects as proactive learners. There are no right or wrong answers to many of the project questions. This does not imply that any answer is adequate. Some answers will be better than others as they achieve the criteria in a better way.

Assessment summary

Continuous assessment: 50%

Final assessment: 50%

This unit contains hurdle requirements that you must achieve to be able to pass the unit. You are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final assessment component. The consequence of not achieving a hurdle requirement is a fail grade (NH) and a maximum mark of 45 for the unit.

Assessment

1 - Pre-class quizzes

2 - Workshop deliverables

3 - In-semester test

4 - Transport symposium project

5 - Final assessment

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Practical activities

Workshops

Workload requirements

Workload

The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 3-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-8 hours of independent study per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher-directed learning, peer-directed learning and online engagement. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities.

Learning resources

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