Module overview
This module introduces students to key concepts in transport planning and policy-making, and provides them with the background knowledge necessary to understand transport system development. It makes use of a range of case studies from around the world, and includes a residential field trip to give students first hand experience of the issues connected with transport system operation in a major city.
This module is designed for students on the MSc Transportation Planning and Engineering programmes, and provides a basis for the material on the practice of transport planning covered in CENV6001. However, it will also be open to all students at Masters level and above within the University, including those studying for an iPHD or EngD in the Doctoral Training Centres.
Aims and Objectives
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and Understanding
Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
- The historical development of transport systems.
- Recent trends in transport and the major drivers behind travel behaviour
- Characteristics of, and influences on, transport network development
- The transport policy-making process.
- Regulation, ownership and funding structures for transport systems
- Current guidance on transport and land use planning, with particular reference to the UK.
- The transport planning process.
Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Explain why transport planning is a necessary aspect of governance.
- Describe the transport policy process and key issues determining policy options.
- Critically analyse the development of transport systems in a major city.
- Discriminate between and interpret different policy options and their implications.
Transferable and Generic Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Time management.
- Learning, studying and researching independently.
- The use of creativity and innovation in problem solving.
- Collating, synthesising and prioritising information.
- Reporting your work effectively.
- Working as part of a team to solve a problem.
Subject Specific Practical Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Identify the outcomes of transport planning and policy interventions in the field.
- Manage and organise time.
- Support arguments with appropriate source references.
- Review a range of literature.
Syllabus
The module syllabus covers the following topics. Taught sessions include a mix of different delivery modes as decided by individual lecturers in consultation with the module lead:
Introduction to Transport Policy and the Planning Process
Historical Development of Transport Systems
Theory of Transport and Land Use Development
Trends in Transport
UK Transport Policy
EU and World Transport Policy & Governance Structures
Local Authorities’ Role in Public Transport Systems
Transport and Land Use Planning in the UK
Development of Strategic and Local Transport Plans, including option selection, monitoring and evaluation.
Regulation of transport systems
Ownership of transport systems
Transport funding structures and sources
Transport management principles and quality assurance
Transport-related health and safety legislation and guidance
Field Trip
Learning and Teaching
| Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 24 |
| Revision | 45 |
| Follow-up work | 10 |
| Completion of assessment task | 25 |
| Preparation for scheduled sessions | 10 |
| Fieldwork | 16 |
| Wider reading or practice | 20 |
| Total study time | 150 |
Assessment
Assessment strategy
Ongoing formative assessment opportunities will be offered through online self-completion ‘check your knowledge’ tests, available on Blackboard, and live interactive tests using ‘Vevox’ or a similar tool.Summative
This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Final Assessment | 50% |
| Continuous Assessment | 50% |
Referral
This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Set Task | 100% |
Repeat
An internal repeat is where you take all of your modules again, including any you passed. An external repeat is where you only re-take the modules you failed.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Set Task | 100% |
Repeat Information
Repeat type: Internal & External