Network Management of Sustainable Transport Modes

Recommended Prerequisites

 Highways; Traffic Engineering.

Teaching Methods

 The theoretical and practical teaching model, combines in a balanced way, theoretical classes, presentation and discussion of case studies, intense critical student’s participation (including analysis and discussion of small projects) and also contact with organizations and relevant external projects.

The students examination will be based on a theoretical exam (50%), and the development and oral presentation and discussion of the practical project (50%). Students will be entitled to two exam periods, with the marks of the practical work being considered in both.

Learning Outcomes

With this course (uc) it is intended that the student acquires knowledge and tools to develop critical thinking, acquire methodological and strategic duly justified in the context of design, make technical decisions and management of an integrated sustainable urban mobility network. The uc intends to equip the future expert on urban mobility with technical and scientific knowledge aimed at the promotion of sustainable modes of transport, with particular emphasis on green modes, increasing scientific rigor and technical credibility due to the exercise of their activity. Complementarily awareness of the socio-economic relevance is promoted and fostered as well as the need to work in a multidisciplinary team, the ability to reflect, support and defend (oral and written) a particular intervention proposed in the system and how to question and decide.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

1.The public space and its relation with sustainable mobility
i.The building’s uses and mobility demand generation
ii.The relationship between unbuilt and built space
iii.The reference spaces
iv.Urban design in the management of the relationship between road networks and green modes
v.Pedestrian and cycling accessibility indicators
2.Application of space syntax techniques
3.Pedestrian Systems
iv.Planning and network design
v.Pedestrian support measures
vi.Simulation of pedestrian networks
4.Ciclist Systems
iv.Planning and design of networks and support equipment
v.Measures to support the use of bicycles
vi.Complementary measures  
5.Promotion of the competitiveness of green modes
v.Identification of areas with high potential for the use of green modes
vi.Competition between alternative modes in a multi objective context
vii.Disincentive to the use of individual transport
viii.Speed management
6.Promotion of Public Transport and HOV
iii.Shared lanes use
iv.Support measures

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Project: 50.0%
Exam: 50.0%

Bibliography

CCRDN, 2008 - Manual de Acessibilidades e da Gestão Viária (13 fasciculos).

Vuchic, V. (2007). Urban Transit Systems and Technology. John Wiley & Sons, USA.

Prinz, Dieter. (1980) Urbanismo I, II Projecto Urbano, Configuração Urbana . Ed. Presença.

American Planning Association (2006). Planning and Urban Design Standards. Ed. Frederick R. Steiner and Kent Butler (Student Edition Editors). Editora Wiley.

B. Hillier, A Penn,, J Hanson, T Grajewski, and J Xu (1990) Natural Movement: Or, Configuration and Attraction in Urban Pedestrian Movement; Environment and Planning B: Planning and Design February 1993 20: 29-66, doi:10.1068/b200029

B. Hillier (1996) Space is the Machine. Cambridge Press.

AASHTO Executive Committee (1999). Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities. American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, Washington, D.C.