A practical introduction to integrated urban and regional transport planning.
A blended learning course, with short course 1-2 December 2011, Brisbane
About the course
An overview of conceptual and applied aspects of integrated urban and regional transport planning, covering topics such as strategic planning in transport, urban transport planning, travel demand modelling, data analysis, modelling strategic options, planning for public transport, freight, active transport (cycling and walking), and strategic evaluation of options.
Delivery will be using a blended learning approach, combining pre-reading and reflection questions with a two-day intensive face-to-face short course (includes case studies) with an emphasis on group exercises and problem based learning.
Key benefits
This course will help professionals in transport understand conceptual and tactical aspects of integrated transport planning. In developing knowledge and skills, participants will:
- Learn the key concepts of integrated transport planning in an urban and regional context
- Understand current practices and developments in transport planning
- Develop knowledge and skills in integrated transport planning including key concepts
- Gain an awareness of some of the practical issues and approaches in integrated transport planning
- Learn how to relate integrated transport planning to management and operational issues
- Gain an awareness of practical issues and approaches through real-world examples
- Engage in practical group exercises translating concepts into practical tools
- Know where to obtain more information.
Program overview
Strategic Transport Planning : What is transport planning? Why plan transport? Emerging trends and challenges facing transport, strategic context, integrated planning frameworks.
Steps in Developing an Integrated Transport Plan : What are the success factors in developing integrated transport plans? Outline of steps.
Forecasting Travel Demand : The 4-step urban travel demand forecast process, key concepts of travel demand, generalised cost concept, shortcomings of current models, dealing with errors & uncertainty.
Data Analysis for Transport Planning : Data needs for transport modelling, travel behaviour data: revealed preference & stated preference, data needs for traffic planning & system monitoring.
Using Transport Models : Two types of models: strategic transport models for long term planning; micro-simulation for more immediate needs such as short-term policy testing.
Stakeholder Involvement : What are the key principles in involving stakeholders?
Strategy Development: Option analysis, balance of approaches/modes, target setting.
Managing Travel Demand : Options for travel demand management, including pricing and changing travel behaviour.
Planning for Passenger Transport : Context of passenger transport, challenges and desired outcomes, customer service approach, public transport system capacity, headways and frequency, modal integration, quality facilities, the business of public transport.
Planning for Freight : Freight network, issues and data needs, existing data sources, data collection, freight forecasting.
Planning for Traffic : What is congestion? Planning for traffic, congestion mitigation, traffic management, role of intelligent transport systems.
Planning for Active Transport: walking and cycling : Rationale, principles, planning for walking & cycling.
Strategic Evaluation of Options : Overview of evaluation, cost-benefit analysis, multi-criteria analysis, quantifying benefits.
Case studies presented by transport planning practitioners.
Facilitated group exercises to transfer concepts into practice.
Who should attend
This course is for public and private sector professionals involved in planning regional and corridor transport programs, including state and local government staff, consultants and contractors. It is particularly suited to those new to transport or wanting a refresher, and those wanting a broader understanding of transport planning.
Course details
There are no pre-requisites for attending this course. All participants are expected to have undertaken the required pre-course reading and exercises prior to attending the short course. The educational design aims to provide a balance of approaches, taking into account different learning styles and has been designed as a combination of written and visual reference material, presentations on theory and practice, interactive class discussion sessions, group exercises, worked examples and case studies to illustrate application of concepts. Group exercises aim to get you to reflect on and apply what has been learned. Bringing together a diverse group of participants enables interaction from a variety of perspectives and experience.
Faculty
Professor Phil Charles from the University of Queensland and cofounder of Transport Futures Institute, has been responsible for developing and implementing transport strategy and policy initiatives across Australia in government, as a consultant, researcher and educator.
Ken Deutscher who is a transport strategy consultant with a unrivalled experience in developing integrated transport strategies and is the principal of Transport Strategies Pty Ltd.
Professor Luis Ferreira from the University of Queensland and cofounder of Transport Futures Institute, has a strong multi-modal teaching, research and management background encompassing road and rail, freight and passenger transport.
Guest presenters
Industry practitioners will be presenting real-world case studies, including:
Damian Bitzios Director, Bitzios Consulting
Gavin Nicholls Director (Area & Corridor Transport Planning – Regional), Integrated Transport Planning, Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads.
Alton Twine Manager City Transport, Gold Coast City Council
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