1. Introduction to the analysis of transportation systems.
2. Methods of analysis of transportation systems.
3. Request for transportation service.
4. Transportation service offer.
5. Methodology for collecting and processing data related to transportation.
6. Four-step transportation planning: Generation of trips.
7. Four-step transportation planning: Distribution of trips.
8. Four-step transportation planning: Mode choice and discrete choice models.
9. Four-step transportation planning: Allocation in the transport network.

Learning Outcomes

The course introduces students to the design of transportation systems. It helps them understand the need for transportation design analysis as well as the possibilities it offers.

With the successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:

• Describe the principles of transportation system design.
• Determine the supply and demand for transportation systems.
• Apply statistical methods for transportation planning.
• Apply the 4-step transportation planning process.