CIV4284 - Sustainable traffic systems

Overview

This unit examines contemporary practice in sustainable road traffic engineering. It takes a multi-modal approach to traffic engineering, exploring how to design and manage a transport system that encourages public transport, walking and cycling. It introduces the Safe System approach to road safety, traffic impact assessment, demand management approaches, intelligent … For more content click the Read More button below.

This unit examines contemporary practice in sustainable road traffic engineering. It takes a multi-modal approach to traffic engineering, exploring how to design and manage a transport system that encourages public transport, walking and cycling. It introduces the Safe System approach to road safety, traffic impact assessment, demand management approaches, intelligent transportation systems and the management of parking. Contemporary developments in traffic engineering are explored through the lens of improving the safety and sustainability of the road network system.

Offerings

S2-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS

S2-01-MALAYSIA-ON-CAMPUS

Requisites

Prerequisite

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Associate Professor Alexa Delbosc

Unit Coordinator(s)

Dr Susilawati

Associate Professor Alexa Delbosc

Learning outcomes

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

Describe and critique the process of traffic management.

Design and conduct assessments of traffic networks as part of a team.

Appreciate the role of the community and stakeholders in contemporary traffic management.

Critically assess alternative solutions and trade-offs in the traffic system.

Conduct traffic surveys and interpret collected and pre-existing data.

Design sustainable solutions to traffic engineering problems.

Teaching approach

Problem-based learning

Active learning

The unit is delivered in a flipped classroom format which means that the lectures are recorded and are available in advanced of the class. You are expected to have reviewed that material along with other resources on Moodle before coming to class. Lecture material will not be repeated in class, although there will be an opportunity to ask questions if concepts need clarification. You will then apply that material in a range of activities in class. You are expected to come to class prepared to engage constructively in the classroom sessions.

Assessment summary

Continuous assessment: 50%

Final assessment: 50%

This unit contains threshold 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 - Assignments

2 - Weekly quizzes

3 - Final assessment

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching 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 6-9 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

Required resources

Availability in areas of study

Minor: Transport