ABB252 Transport Planning
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| Unit code: | ABB252 |
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| Equivalent(s): | UXB234 |
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Timetable | Details in HiQ, if available |
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| CSP student contribution | $1,192 |
| Domestic tuition unit fee | $4,704 |
| International unit fee | $5,436 |
Unit Outline: Semester 2 2026, Gardens Point, Internal
| Unit code: | ABB252 |
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| Credit points: | 12 |
| Equivalent: | UXB234 |
| Coordinator: | Umberto Baresi | u2.baresi@qut.edu.au |
Overview
This unit introduces you to transport systems in selected cities around the world, facilitating an investigation into schemes and policies for promoting sustainable transport. The unit also assists you to integrate transport modelling theory with a set of analytical approaches which are frequently used in transport planning practice, including revealed and stated preference approaches. You will learn about how to design data collection instruments, analyse transport-related data, and communicate results effectively.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Critically analyse contemporary policy discourse relating to transport planning;
- Analyse survey and travel behaviour data used to guide transport planning interventions and frame arguments with concise problem statements and objectives, review of relevant literature and accurate description of research methods.
- Make innovative arguments based on rigorous analysis of primary empirical data with the formulations of modelling, planning and forecasting.
- Apply appropriate teamwork, communication and professional responsibility in transport planning contexts.
Content
This unit addresses transport policy as an an important aspect of urban and regional planning, as well as the collection and analysis of transport-related data, covering the following topics:
- Transportation system characteristics
- Public and active transport
- Land Use
- Transport economics
- Travel behaviour and accessibility
- Transport demand and supply
Learning Approaches
In this unit, you will employ problem-based and collaborative learning approaches to provide you with opportunities to develop your research and analysis skills and formulate innovative solutions to problems.
Your participation in the unit will include independent preparation for lectures/presentations and tutorials through engagement with online resources. The unit is structured into one-hour lectures/presentations and two-hour tutorial sessions. Lectures/presentations provide an in-depth overview of course topics and an opportunity to discuss relevant issues. In the tutorial sessions, you will actively engage with transport-related problems, building skills in data analysis and determination of appropriate planning and policy options. Tutorials also provide a forum to raise questions related to assessments and seek feedback on work in progress.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Feedback is offered by teaching staff to assist with assessment items. Assessments 1 and 2 are marked using Criterion Referenced Assessment (CRAs) and returned with summative feedback so that you may understand how you are progressing and how your work can be improved.
More importantly, you will exchange verbal and written feedback with instructors, peers, and industry regarding in-class exercises and work in progress in tutorial sessions. As such, regular participation is encouraged.
Assessment
Overview
Assessment in this unit is designed to
- develop your ability to critically analyse transport policy, interpret transport-related data, and communicate evidence-based planning recommendations.
- support the development of policy analysis, empirical research, communication, teamwork and professional judgement in sustainable transport planning contexts.
The assessment sequence moves from policy critique, to applied empirical analysis and stakeholder communication, to independent demonstration of transport planning knowledge. In Assessment 1, you will review transport policies and assess their effectiveness in responding to a defined transport problem. In Assessment 2, you will work both collaboratively and individually to analyse a street design, communicate findings through a poster presentation, and prepare recommendations for a policy audience. In Assessment 3, you will complete a final exam that confirms your independent understanding of transport planning concepts, policy issues, data analysis and planning responses.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Transport Policy Review
Acting as a transport analyst you will critically review existing transport policies aimed at solving a particular transport problem and assess their effectiveness by making recommendations through a report.
The ethical and responsible use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools is authorised in this assessment, in accordance with guidance provided on Canvas.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Assessment: Poster Presentation and Recommendations Report
Acting as a policy advisor, you will work both collaboratively within a group and independently to conduct an empirical assessment and analysis of your chosen street design. Following your analysis, your group will deliver a poster presentation that engages stakeholders. Drawing from your persona and evaluation, you will compose a concise Recommendations Report to be presented to the lead policy director.
Each student will be required to demonstrate their own contribution to the analysis and recommendations, and during the presentation, asked to explain their data, evaluation process and planning decisions in response to questions from teaching staff.
The ethical and responsible use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools is authorised in this assessment, in accordance with guidance provided on Canvas.
Assessment: Final exam
The exam assesses your independent understanding of transport planning policy, transport data and analytical approaches, and the application of planning and forecasting concepts.
The use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools is prohibited during this assessment.
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
All resources are provided to you through an online environment.
Risk Assessment Statement
All commencing Faculty of Engineering students are required to complete the Mandatory Safety Induction
There are no extraordinary risks associated with the classroom/lecture activities in this unit. You will undertake lectures and tutorials in traditional classrooms and lecture theatres. As such, there are no extraordinary workplace health and safety issues associated with these components of the unit.
Standards/Competencies
This unit is designed to support your development of the following standards\competencies.
Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standard for Professional Engineer
1: Knowledge and Skill Base
Relates to: Transport Policy Review, Poster Presentation and Recommendations Report, Final exam
Relates to: Poster Presentation and Recommendations Report
Relates to: Transport Policy Review, Final exam
Relates to: Transport Policy Review, Final exam
2: Engineering Application Ability
Relates to: Final exam
3: Professional and Personal Attributes
Relates to: Transport Policy Review, Poster Presentation and Recommendations Report
Relates to: Poster Presentation and Recommendations Report
Relates to: Final exam
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.AB01 Bachelor of Built Environment (Honours)
- Design and critically evaluate sustainable and creative solutions to social, economic, technological and environmental challenges.
Relates to: Transport Policy Review, Poster Presentation and Recommendations Report, Final exam - Communicate knowledge, ideas and creative solutions in diverse modes, for a range of contexts and diverse audiences.
Relates to: Transport Policy Review, Poster Presentation and Recommendations Report, Final exam - Strategically collaborate with diverse stakeholders and communities, including First Nations peoples.
Relates to: Poster Presentation and Recommendations Report