Introductory description

Transport Systems

Module aims

Outline syllabus

This is an indicative module outline only to give an indication of the sort of topics that may be covered. Actual sessions held may differ.

Introduction, scope and need for traffic and transport management Traffic management and information on inter-urban highways * Traffic management and information in urban networks Demand management, including access control, road pricing and congestion charging Public transport management Environmental traffic management Parking management and control Speed management and traffic calming In-vehicle management systems for driver support, control, safety and information Evaluation of applications, including the use of macroscopic, mesoscopic and microscopic network modeling Options and opportunities for Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS)
Introduction to railway systems design and management

Learning outcomes

By the end of the module, students should be able to:

• Understand and apply knoweldge of the principles behind the formation of UK transport policy, and how this affects transport engineering decisions. [M4(M), M15(M)]
• Select and design transport solutions (inlcuding roads, junctions, rails and stations) according to requirements/specifications. [M4(M), M5(M)]
• Critique key issues in Highway and Transportation Engineering, including transport law and it's application to civil engineering. [M4(M), M15(M)]
• Propose and critically analyse alternative designs and options for transport engineering projects considering sustainability and societal needs. [M4(M), M5(M), M11(M)]
• Demonstrate critical awareness of traffic management and safety. [M15(M)]
• Identify and apply the appropriate design standards for inclusive engineering in transport design. [M4(M), M5(M), M11(M)]
• Select and apply the appopriate modelling techniques for transport systems, appreciating the limitations of these techniques [M3(M), M5(M)]

Indicative reading list

Morgan, S. (2015) Transportation Engineering and Technology, Vols. 1-3. Clanrye International. Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (1994). Transport in the urban Environment. Salter, R.J. and Hounsell (1996). Highway traffic Analysis and Design. Palgrave. Daganzo, F. C. (1997). Fundamentals of Transportation and Traffic Operations. Pergamon Press.

Subject specific skills

Ability to formulate technical solutions able to meet societal, technical and economical needs
Ability to analyse and apply relevant legislations and codes of conduct
Ability to be risk, cost and value-conscious, and aware of their ethical, social, cultural, environmental, health and safety, and wider professional engineering responsibilities

Transferable skills

Communicate to technical and non-technical audiences
Plan self-learning and improve performance, as the foundation for lifelong learning/CPD
Awareness of the nature of business and enterprise in the creation of economic and social value
Overcome difficulties by employing skills, knowledge and understanding in a flexible manner
Ability to formulate and operate within appropriate codes of conduct, when faced with an ethical issue
Appreciation of the global dimensions of engineering, commerce and communication