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Transport Planning (Transportation I)
Verkehrsplanung (Verkehr I)
Last Updated: 2026-06-04 00:24:54
Abstract
The lecture course discusses the basic concepts, approaches and methods of transport planning in both their theoretical and practical contexts.
Objective
Students will be able to use key terminology and concepts in the transport and mobility planning field; Students will be able to discuss data and data collections conducted in the transport and mobility planning field; Students will be able to describe methods in transport planning; Students will be able to calculate key concepts in 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
Exact literature will be indicated during the lectures.
Learning Materials (Links)
General Information
- Language
- German
- 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 |
Offered In
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Environmental Planning (103-0414-10L Transport Basics is a prerequisite for the Master's degree programme in Spatial Development and Infrastructure Systems and should be successfully completed in the Bachelor's degree if possible.)
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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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