During this Unit we aim:
· To provide a variety of practical and computer laboratory experiences where students can apply their theoretical knowledge to practical situations
· Identify the major themes within the subject area and identify current best practice research and literature
· Understand the factors involved in decision-making during planning of transport programs
· To develop mathematical knowledge and skills appropriate to the content area
· To develop and understanding and learn about:
   o The transport planning process and gain basic skills for transport planning analysis and how to obtain data for transport planning and
       modeling
   o Planning principles including integrating land use with transport and sustainable transport planning practices
   o Estimating future transport demand and modal share
   o Concepts and application of transport modeling understand route choice behavior and how a compute package can be used for network
      planning
   o Principles and application of the four stage transport planning modeling
   o Traffic modeling techniques including micro-simulation
   o The theory behind the principles of welfare economics as related to transport programs
   o Efficiency and equity concepts in evaluation transport programs
   o Fundamental transport economic concepts of demand, supply, pricing, congestion and externalities, their application and estimation
   o The terminology, principles and processes related to economic evaluation of transport projects pre and post implementation and relevant
      data requirements
   o Benefit cost analysis principles including multi-criteria analysis

Teaching Methods:

Lectures (36 hours),
Tutorials (12 hours) and

web-based subject presence (Blackboard)

Assessment:

Assignments (40 - 60%)

Examination (40 - 60%)

Generic Skills Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit the student should have the:

Ability to apply knowledge of basic science and engineering fundamentals
Ability to communicate effectively, not only with engineers but also with the community at large
In-depth technical competence in at least one engineering discipline
Ability to understand problem identification, formulation and solution
Ability to utilise a systems approach to design and operational performance
Ability to function effectively as an individual in a project team, have the capacity to be a leader or manager as well as an effective team member
Understanding of the social, cultural, global and environmental responsibilities of the professional engineer, and the need for sustainable development
Understanding of the principles of sustainable design and development
Understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities and have a commitment to uphold these responsibilities
Expectation of the need to undertake lifelong learning, and capacity to do so

Content:

Module 1: Transport Planning and Modelling (50%)

Approaches to transport planning, process and analysis
Travel demand forecast and management
Integrated sustainable land us and transport planning
Transport modal integration
Transport and traffic surveys and data for system planning
Introduction to the four-step transport modelling process including trip generation, trip distribution, modal split, trip assignment and relevant modelling approaches

Module 2: Transport Economics (50%)

Overview of transportation finance and economics
Efficiency and equity concepts
Demand and supply issues
Pricing and cost allocation, pricing of transportation services (congestion pricing, road space, externalities etc.) and infrastructure costs
Appraisal process and methodologies

· benefit cost analysis and multi-criteria analysis

· cost effectiveness analysis

Post-implementation evaluation

Reading Materials:

Austroads 2005. Guide to Project Evaluation. Part 1-8: Introduction to Project Evaluation. Austroads Publication AGPE01/05, Austroads, Sydney Lay M., 1998.

Myer Kutz (editor), 2004, Handbook of Transportation Engineering, McGwaw-Hill, New York

Australian Transport Council 2006a. National Guidelines for Transport System Management in Australia. Volume 1-5. www.atcouncil.gov.au

Transport Planning, Modelling and Economics

Unit Code: HES6179

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