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CIVIL 773 : Sustainable Transport: Planning and Design

Postgraduate course

Project description

This course provides a detailed understanding on the need for urban transport mobility and trasnport sustainability, pedestrian planning and design, cycling facilities and planning, planning and designing of transport facilities, urban transport safety, transport for the disabled and aged and travel behaviour change and sustainable transport. There are no prerequisites required. This course is for those who are interested to gain some knowledge on sustainable transport modes.

Year 2022

Location New Zealand

Organization University of Auckland

Project aims

Project outcome

By the end of this course, students will be able to: Understand and critically evaluate urban transport sustainability, need for mobility and urban transport futures (Capability 1) Critically evaluate urban Travel Demand Management measures and transport congestion pricing options (Capability 2) Develop, design and justify complete streets (Capability 3) Develop an understanding of transport equity and urban form (Capability 2 and 3) Analyse the level of service of high usage pedestrian facilities (walkways, queuing areas, stairways, escalators) as in terminals and central city areas (Capability 1, 2 and 3) Understand and critically evaluate pedestrian movement characteristics including their range relevant for the design of pedestrian facilities to ensure an appropriate level of service, safety and convenience.