DE6203                             TRAFFIC ENGINEERING

Level 6                                             Credits 15                                            Version July 2010

LEARNING TIME

RECOMMENDED PRE-REQUISITE

Nil

RECOMMENDED CO-REQUISITE

DE4102 Engineering Mathematics 1

AIM/PURPOSE

To introduce traffic engineering concepts and fundamentals.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

On successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:

1          Plan and evaluate a range of traffic surveys.

2          Understand and apply the principles of traffic flow theory and traffic management.

3          Demonstrate knowledge of intersection design fundamentals, and design at-grade intersections.

4          Evaluate and apply road safety analysis principles and procedures.

5          Understand and appraise the design factors relating to traffic facilities for non-vehicle road users.

INDICATIVE CONTENT

●          Traffic growth and traffic forecasts, traffic surveys

●          Levels of service, road capacity, traffic flow characteristics and modelling, road hierarchy, access and movement functions, traffic impact assessment, Traffic calming, parking facilities

●          Intersection design fundamentals and practice, at grade intersection design

●          Accident prevention and reduction, accident investigation procedures and analyses, road safety audits

●          Types and characteristics of non-vehicle road users, methods to reduce passenger vehicle road usage, sustainable transport modes, alternatives to roading, advantages and disadvantages resulting from a decrease in vehicle usage