Planning and Transports

Objectives

At the end of this curricular unit the student will have acquired the knowledge, skills and competences that will allow him to:

Understand and interpret the concepts and principles of Planning;
Know the applicable legislation;
Interpret the different models and theories of Planning;
Act within the scope of Sustainable Planning;
Participate in projects in the scope of Planning and Territorial Planning;
Understand a transportation network, the available modes and the integration and intermodality mechanisms;

Analyse a mobility plan.

General characterization

Code

12163

Credits

6.0

Responsible teacher

Ana Catarina Pinto de Sousa da Cruz Lopes

Hours

Weekly - 5

Total - Available soon

Teaching language

Português

Prerequisites

Available soon

Bibliography

Silva, A.B.; Santos, S. (2011) Medidas de acalmia de tráfego. Instituto Nacional de Infraestruturas Rodoviárias.

CMB; CML; CMM; Transitec (2008) Manual de metodologia e boas práticas para a elaboração de um plano de mobilidade sustentável. Câmara Municipal do Barreiro, Câmara Municipal de Loures, Câmara Municipal da Moita e Transitec – Engenheiros Consultores.

TRB (2000) HCM – Highway Capacity Manual. Transportation Research Board, Washington D.C., ISBN 0-309-06681-6

Mannering, F. L.; Washburn, S.S. (2012) Principles of Highway Engineering and Traffic Analysis, 5ª Ed..Willey, ISBN-10: 1118120140

Teaching method

Oral theoretical lectures.

Practical lessons in the lab with practical group work and individual research.

Evaluation method

For approval a minimum grade of 9 is required in the practical component and a minimum grade of 9 is required in the theoretical component of the discipline.

Obtaining frequency: minimum presence 2/3 of practical classes and mandatory delivery of all elements of practical assessment.

Students approved and with frequency in the practical component of the course, but who aren’t approved in the theoretical evaluation have access to a written exam.

Students approved and with frequency in the theoretical component of the course, but who aren’t approved in the practical evaluation do NOT have access to a written exam.

TPG 10%

TP 25%

TT1 15%

TT2 25%

TT3 15%

QA 10%

Subject matter

Concepts associated with Planning.
Historical Evolution of Planning.
Models and Theories of Planning.
Natural, Technological and Mixed Risks.
Territorial Management Instruments.
Sustainable Planning.

Transportation modes: types, integration and intermodality;

Concepts of public transportation.

Concepts of road traffic.

Mobility plans.

Programs

Programs where the course is taught: