Transport Issues website

 

Module Material


uk transport policy and planning   uk transport policy and planning

- topic overview
- introduction
- history of uk transport policy
- traffic forecasts
- planning
- useful links
- exam-style questions




sustainability   sustainability

- topic overview
- what is sustainability?
- relevance to civil engineering and transport
- history of sustainability in the uk context
- issues involved in creating a sustainable transport policy
- air pollution
- useful links
- exam-style questions




transport scheme appraisal methods   transport scheme appraisal methods

- topic overview
- introduction
- methods of appraisal: a brief history
- route selection for the channel tunnel rail link
- useful links
- exam-style questions




measures to reduce congestion and the demand to travel   measures to reduce congestion and the demand to travel

- topic overview
- introduction
- the 'car culture' - a brief synopsis
- carrots
- sticks
- road-user charging
- organisation travel plans
- exam-style questions




technology and transport   technology and transport

- topic overview
- intelligent transport systems
- satellite positioning systems
- exam-style questions




light rail and other mass rapid transit systems   light rail and other mass rapid transit systems

- topic overview
- what is light rail and mass rapid transit?
- what are the available options?
- land use planning integration
- useful links
- exam-style questions




the other option... road building   the other option... road building

- topic overview
- introduction
- benefits of road building
- useful links
- exam-style questions







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