Module Catalogue 2024/25

CEG8434 : Transport Policy and Planning (Inactive)

CEG8434 : Transport Policy and Planning (Inactive)

  • Inactive for Year: 2024/25
  • Module Leader(s): Dr Dilum Dissanayake
  • Lecturer: Prof. Sandra Edwards, Dr Neil Thorpe
  • Owning School: Engineering
  • Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters

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Semester 1 Credit Value: 20
ECTS Credits: 10.0
European Credit Transfer System
Pre-requisite

Modules you must have done previously to study this module

Pre Requisite Comment

N/A

Co-Requisite

Modules you need to take at the same time

Co Requisite Comment

N/A

Aims

1.       To introduce students to the grand challenges, the process of policy formulation, stakeholder engagement and policy evaluation, using appropriate and relevant case studies from the UK, Europe and Worldwide.
2.       To introduce students to key policy documents and legislation relevant to transport at the local, national and international level in areas such as planning, policy and finance; alternative transport modes; environmental issues; health and safety; and energy and fuels.
3.       To introduce transport planning in National, Regional and Local contexts
4.       To introduce how to implement Smarter Choices and sustainable transport concepts with some real world examples with attention to developed and developing countries,
5.       To generate discussion about Travel Plan Process and how these plans can be implemented in reality - taking into account behaviour and organisational considerations.

Outline Of Syllabus

Grand challenges, the historical context and the need for transport policy; future targets for climate change; how to formulate policy and the key processes involved; gathering information for evidence-based policy making; stakeholder engagement; understanding public attitudes and policy acceptance; case studies of policy formulation from the UK, Europe and Worldwide; Sustainable development commercial/residential (Home Zone site visit); Elements of Travel planning; Transport Assessment, Sustainable travel choices (Walking, cycling, Public transport (PT)); Local Authority Initiatives to improve air quality; PT ticketing/price incentives; Bus branding and route planning, PT Marketing; Mobility Management (Developed and Developing countries)

Learning Outcomes

Intended Knowledge Outcomes

Awareness of grand challenges and the need for transport policy; Policy Evaluation; how to maintain/implement transport plans; Influencing travel decisions; mobility management process used in developed and developing countries; Public transport (marketing, branding, route planning); Non-motorised transport (lessons from the local and regional initiatives); Initiatives for electric vehicle related options from the region

Intended Skill Outcomes

- Learn and study/research independently
- Manage and organise time
- Manipulate and analyse data
- Report writing
- Improve decision making/problem solving capabilities

Teaching Methods

Teaching Activities
Category Activity Number Length Student Hours Comment
Guided Independent StudyAssessment preparation and completion201:0020:00Revision for examination
Guided Independent StudyAssessment preparation and completion12:002:00Examination
Guided Independent StudyAssessment preparation and completion115:0015:00Report on travel plan activity
Scheduled Learning And Teaching ActivitiesLecture102:0020:00The lectures to cover the relevant topics
Guided Independent StudyDirected research and reading1138:00138:00Includes background reading and reading of lecture notes for a full understanding of the material.
Scheduled Learning And Teaching ActivitiesWorkshops12:002:00Mobility Management (developing countries)
Scheduled Learning And Teaching ActivitiesFieldwork13:003:00Home zones
Total200:00
Teaching Rationale And Relationship

Specialist knowledge, understanding and skills are primarily imparted via lectures. Students carry out travel planning activities to reinforce these skills. In addition to the formal lectures, field visits, workshops and several guest lectures will be included to cover the practical implementation of transport plans.

Reading Lists

Assessment Methods

The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners

Exams
Description Length Semester When Set Percentage Comment
Written Examination1201A70Unseen examination
Other Assessment
Description Semester When Set Percentage Comment
Report1M30Travel Plan Activity (1000 words max) This is a group work
Assessment Rationale And Relationship

This module is assessed by written examination and coursework. The examination tests students' knowledge and understanding of underlying issues in the module through written communication. The coursework (a report on Travel Plan Activity) examines the students' decision making skills using a real-world case study.

Timetable

Past Exam Papers

General Notes

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