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CIV4283 · Transport planning
2026 Handbook6 credit pointsLevel 4Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Last checked: 23 Aug 2026 UTCOverview
This unit examines contemporary issues in urban transport planning. The concept of sustainable transport is introduced along with the steps in the transport planning process. Emphasis is placed on the interrelationship between transport and land use planning and on the range of supply and demand oriented approaches that can be used to enhance the sustainability of urban transport systems. Strategic transport network models are introduced with consideration given to the calibration and application of those models. Travel survey methods are considered and the relationship between survey design, survey administration and data quality is explored.
Areas of study: Minor: Future mobility systems
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Assessment
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| # | Assessment | Type | Weight | Hurdle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pre-class quizzes | Quiz / Test | 5% | Threshold |
| 2 | Workshop deliverables | Exercise | 5% | Threshold |
| 3 | In-semester test | Quiz / Test | 10% | Threshold |
| 4 | Transport symposium project | Project | 30% | Threshold |
| 5 | Final assessment | Examination | 50% | Threshold |
Continuous assessment: 50% Final assessment: 50% This unit contains 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 details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Requisites
The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.
Learning outcomes
- Assess the framework and techniques employed to appraise and evaluate options to enhance the sustainability of urban transport systems.
- Assess supply and demand-oriented responses to contemporary urban transport challenges.
- Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of different travel survey methodologies and interpret travel survey data.
- Apply an appropriate combination of models to predict travel demand.
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 6-8 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.
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