Metropolitan Transportation
Policy and Planning
PUBP 723 – Fall 2001
Instructor: Dr.
Laurie A. Schintler
Purpose: This course is designed
to introduce the student to basic methods of transportation analysis and
evaluation and to relate these to a policy framework. The student will learn the mathematical base and logic of each
technique and will learn to apply the technique.
Format
of Class: 1/2 lecture, 1/2 discussion
Readings: Selected articles and
reports,
Grading: Problem
Assignments: 40%
Final Paper/Project: 50%
Discussion: 10%
Topics:
1.
Urban
Transportation Policy: Context and
Definition
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Transportation problems
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Transportation goals and objectives
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Transportation measures (TDMs, TSMs, land use measures, and Intelligent
Transportation Systems)
2.
Policy
and Planning Process
3.
Issues
in Transportation Planning and Policy Analysis
4. Demand Analysis
5. Supply Analysis
6. Transportation System and Project Evaluation