Multimodal Transport Network Planning

Recommended Prerequisites

NA

Teaching Methods

The teaching method adopted in this course unit combines theoretical lectures with the problem solving and with the presentation and discussion of real-world cases.

Learning Outcomes

Provide students with the knowledge, competences and methods they need to develop high-level technical activities in the field of multimodal transport network planning.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

1. Basic notions about transport network planning. Functional hierarchy of transport networks.

2. Information systems for mobility management.

3. Integration of accessibility planning with transport planning and mobility management.

4. Intermodality planning. Transport Interfaces. Intermodal service supply. Tariff systems.

5. Mobility management measures. Measures to favor public transport and soft modes.

6. Transport and Mobility Plans. Development and implementation.

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Exam: 50.0%
Resolution Problems: 50.0%

Bibliography

Banister D. (2002) Transport Planning. 2nd Edition. Taylor & Francis.

Banister, D. and Marshall, S. (2000). Encouraging Transport Alternatives. Good Practice in Reducing Travel. The Stationary Office. London.

Ortúzar J. and Willumsen L. (2011) Modelling Transport. 4th Edition. John Wiley and Sons.

Marshall, S. and Banister, D. (2000). Travel reduction strategies: intentions and outcomes. Transportation Research Part A: Policy and Practice 34(5). 321-338.

Meyer M, Miller EJ (2001) Urban Transportation Planning. 2nd Edition. McGraw-Hill.

Pinho, P.; Silva, C. (Eds.) (2015) “Mobility Patterns and Urban Structure”, Ashgate. ISBN 978-1-4724-1297-3.

Silva (2010). The Structural Accessibility Layer (SAL): revealing how urban structure constrains travel choice. Environment and Planning A 42, pp 2735 – 2752.

Silva, C. (2014) “Accesibility and Mobility” in, Garrett, M (Eds). Encyclopedia of Transportation: Social Science and Policy. SAGE Publications. ISBN 9781452267791.