ENTR614-14A (C) Any Time Start 2014

Planning and Design of Sustainable Transport

15 points

Details:
Start/End Date: The start and end dates are specific to each student. For further information please contact one of the following (as appropriate):
  • For Masters theses please contact the relevant Faculty Office.
  • For Doctoral degrees (PhD) please contact the Graduate School.
  • For other types of anytime start courses (i.e. generally courses worth 60 points or less) please contact the Course Coordinator.
Withdrawal Dates
The withdrawal dates for this course (both with and without fee refund) will be confirmed once a) the course start date and b) course length is confirmed. Students are advised to consult the department for further information.

Description

Pedestrian planning and design; Cycle planning and design; Public transport operations and network design; Travel behaviour change and travel plans.

This course introduces the basic concepts of planning and design for sustainable transport modes. Participants will investigate issues facing walking, cycling and public transport and learn how to assess the relative provision for these modes. They will also be introduced to travel behaviour change programmes and travel planning.

The objectives of the course are to:

- Provide participants with a solid grounding in the basic concepts of planning/design for walking, cycling, public transport, and travel behaviour change programmes
- Develop practical skills in undertaking field audits of walking/cycling provision
- Teach participants how to analyse aspects of public transport networks and services

Prerequisites

Subject to approval of the Programme Director

Course Coordinator / Lecturer

Glen Koorey

Lecturers

Nang Sze , Alan Nicholson , Diana Kusumastuti , Mr Axel Wilke (ViaStrada) and Mr Steve Abley (Abley Transportation Consultants)

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage 
Pedestrian/cycle design/counting exercises 15%
Pedestrian/cyclist/audit 25%
Public transport scheduling 10%
final exam 50%


Following each of the teaching blocks, students will be provided with a series of theoretical calculation and design exercises (based on the notes from the course) to complete.
Following the first teaching block, students will undertake a review of a street section near their home and assess how well provision is made for walking and cycling. The assignment will use industry-developed audit/review methods and will require students to apply their course material and other resources to a practical real-world situation and identify any aspects requiring attention.

The final exam will be a 3-hour closed-book exam designed to test students’ understanding and application of the material presented during the course and covered in the lecture notes. Students from outside of Christchurch will be able to arrange to sit this exam in their home town with a suitable local supervisor. Sample questions will be provided beforehand for revision.

While a minimum 50% overall grade for the year is the usual benchmark for passing, to guarantee a pass in the course you must also achieve at least 40% in both coursework and examination total marks.

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $950.00

* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.

Minimum enrolments

This course will not be offered if fewer than 4 people apply to enrol.

For further information see Civil and Natural Resources Engineering .

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