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Transport and Society

Module

Duration: 90hrs
Level: 05
Language: english
Reference: DIP-12

Course Overview

Transport in its societal context. Covers society, equality, and travel; environmental issues; decision making and people; and residence, leisure, and employment patterns that drive transport need.

What you'll learn

Analyse the relationship between society, equality, and travel demand
Identify the environmental impacts of passenger and freight transport
Apply decision-making frameworks that account for affected populations
Map how residence, leisure, and employment patterns drive transport need

Syllabus & course details

Optional module · 90 guided learning hours · Closed-book written examination · 50% pass mark. This unit addresses the issues surrounding transport and its relationship with society. It reviews the impact of factors such as demography, politics, and environmental factors/intangibles generated by transport developments for both passenger and freight movements. Other key elements are the effects of residential choices and employment patterns on transport needs and land-use planning. Free-standing but of particular interest to those choosing the Transport Planning elective (DIP-04).