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Course Overview

  • Title: Urban Planning and Design

  • Course: Integrated Land Use and Transportation Planning (UPD 3111)

  • Compiled by: Endalew Berhanu (MSc), Ambo University

  • Location: Ambo, Ethiopia

  • Date: March 2024

Table of Contents

  • Course Description

  • Course Objectives

  • Course Contents

  • Chapter Division

    • Chapter One: Introduction to Land Use and Transportation Planning

    • Chapter Two: Urban Transportation Planning Process

    • Chapter Three: Emerging Approaches to Integrated Land Use Transport Planning

    • Chapter Four: A Changing Society and Its Impacts on Transport Planning

    • Chapter Five: Urban Land Use and Transport Modeling

    • Chapter Six: Public Transport/Urban Transit

    • Chapter Seven: Traffic Management and Traffic Safety

    • References

Course Description

  • Urban land use and transport systems are interconnected; they impact the distribution of people and resources.

  • The course integrates land use planning with transportation issues, emphasizing its significance in urban and regional planning.

  • Focused discussions will cover traffic generation, distribution, and transportation systems including vehicles, networks, and terminals.

  • Recent trends necessitating effective mobility planning due to concerns such as air quality and congestion will also be addressed.

Course Objectives

  • Understand urban transportation planning processes.

  • Familiarize with problems of urban transport in major cities.

  • Apply planning and analysis methods in transport planning practices.

  • Enhance policy contributions for improved management of transportation services.

Chapter One: Introduction to Land Use and Transportation Planning

1.1 Introduction

  • Urbanization has surged since the Industrial Revolution, increasing urban mobility needs.

  • Common challenges include traffic congestion, accidents, and air quality degradation.

  • The integration of land use and transportation planning is crucial to address these challenges.

1.2 Definition of Terminologies

  • Integration: Collaboration between sectors for effective resource use.

  • Integrated Urban Planning: Coordinated urban interventions promoting balanced development of society, economy, and environment.

  • Transportation: The movement of people or goods across different locations.

  • Land Use: Human applications of land, including management and development.

1.3 The Concept of Land-Use Planning

  • Land Use Planning: Systematic approach for sustainable land development to meet human needs.

  • Factors affecting land use planning include land quality, technology, population density, and community needs.

  • Land use classification provides insight for planning; it includes residential, commercial, agricultural, and industrial uses.

Chapter Two: Urban Transportation Planning Process

2.1 Basic Elements of Transportation Planning Process

  • Establishing the need for transportation improvements.

  • Definition of problems, solutions, and performance analysis.

  • Evaluation of alternatives and project specification.

Chapter Three: Emerging Approaches to Integrated Land Use Transport Planning

  • Evolution from pre-industrial transportation to post-Fordist systems, focusing on modern needs and complexities in urban environments.

Chapter Four: A Changing Society and Its Impacts on Transport Planning

4.1 Urbanization & Transportation

  • Urbanization leads to shifts in transport systems to accommodate increasing population and mobility demands.

  • Changes in social structures, infrastructure, and environmental impacts must be addressed.

Chapter Five: Urban Land Use and Transport Modeling

5.1 Land Use and Transport Modeling

  • Transportation alternatives must incorporate various options regarding modes, capacity, and policies for effective planning.

  • The Four-Step Model (FSM) as a standard procedure for estimating transportation movements, focusing on trip generation, distribution, modal choice, and assignment.

Chapter Six: Public Transport/Urban Transit

  • Transit-Oriented Development (TOD): Designing communities to promote public transport use.

  • Critical factors for effective public transport services include frequency, reliability, and access.

Chapter Seven: Traffic Management and Traffic Safety

  • Traffic management strategies aim to optimize existing road networks, improve safety, reduce congestion, and enhance urban quality of life.

  • Important traffic control elements include signs, signals, and markings designed to manage flow efficiently.

References

  • Relevant literature and studies related to urban planning and design are documented for reference and further reading.