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101-0439-00L 6 Credits MSC D-BAUG

Transport Systems Evaluation

Verkehrskonzepte

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Kay W. Axhausen
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:24:02

Abstract

The course presents cost benefit analysis and related evaluation methods in transport and introduces the survey methods used to derive the monetary values of non-market goods.

Objective

Familiarity with the essential methods of project appraisal

Content

Cost-Benefit-Analysis; multi-criteria analysis; European guidelines; stated response methods; travel cost approach and others; Valuation of travel time savings; valuation of traffic safety

Resources

Lecture Notes

Handouts

Literature

VSS (2006) SN 640 820: Kosten-Nutzen-Analysen im Strassenverkehr, VSS, Zürich. Boardman, A.E., D.H. Greenberg, A.R. Vining und D.L. Weimer (2001) Cost – Benefit – Analysis: Concepts and Practise, Prentice-Hall, Upper Saddle River. ecoplan and metron (2005) Kosten-Nutzen-Analysen im Strassenverkehr: Kommentar zu SN 640 820, UVEK, Bern.

General Information

Language
German
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
oral 30 minutes

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Verkehrskonzepte
  • Tue 09:45-11:30 (HIL F 10.3)
  • Wed 14:45-16:30 (HIL E 3)
4 h weekly

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