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Traffic Systems Management and Control
UoS Code TPTM6360
Credit points 6
Offered Semester 2
Prerequisites
Corequisites TPTM6495
Prohibitions
Assumed Knowledge Basic knowledge of analytical techniques and basic statistics.
Additional Information
Lectures Block mode: 6 days, 9am-5pm. Refer to timetable for further details.
Assessment Tutorials, in-class quizzes, individual essay and group-based project.
Description This unit provides students with an understanding of the major roles, responsibilities and technical capabilities of traffic engineering professionals, required by both public and private sector employers in this field. The following topics are covered: (1) a framework/context for traffic engineering and management, which forms the basis for subsequent modules; (2) the characteristics and limitations of road users (humans and vehicles), which underpin engineering considerations; (3) basic traffic variables (speed, density, flow) and analytical techniques such as gap acceptance, capacity analysis and shockwave analysis; (4) introduction to geometric design of traffic system elements (roads, intersections) for a variety of road users; (5) management of the arterial and local road network (traffic calming); and (6) travel demand management in the interest of transport sustainability. The course will be of particular value to students majoring in transportation, logistics and urban planning and design.