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Transport Planning (Transportation I)
Verkehrsplanung (Verkehr I)
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:55:15
Abstract
The lecture course discusses the basic concepts, approaches and methods of transport planning in both their theoretical and practical contexts.
Objective
The course introduces the basic theories and methods of transport planning.
Content
Basic theoretical links between transport, space and economic development; basic terminology; measurement and observation of travel behaviour; methods of the four stage approach; cost-benefit analysis.
Resources
Literature
Ortuzar, J. de D. and L. Willumsen (2011) Modelling Transport, Wiley, Chichester.
Learning Materials (Links)
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- BSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- written 90 minutes
- Aids
- Offizielle Formelsammlung (wird am Ende des Semesters an die Studierenden abgegeben), einfacher Taschenrechner (gemäss Unterrichtskommission D-BAUG).
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture with exercise | Verkehrsplanung (Verkehr I) |
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2 h weekly |
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Examination Block 2 (In place of the German courses 851-0720-01 Public building Law students can take the French course 851-0712-00 Introduction to Public Law.)
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Geospatial Engineering Bachelor (Registration via myStudies for a thesis during spring semester until 15 Januaryt at the latest, for a thesis during autumn semester until 15 August at the latest.)
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