Sustainable Transportation Systems

[0.50] credits · Undergraduate

The course will examine the characteristics of various transportation systems and the current and future influences on and demands for these systems. It will introduce traffic flow theory and approaches to improve transportation system performance, with an emphasis on networks in congested urban areas. Simple quantitative models will be used to develop an understanding of the factors affecting traffic safety and the factors influencing noise and air quality emissions. Students will also explore the social dimensions of urban and regional mobility. Students will identify and learn about emerging transportation issues and technologies.