Kay W. Axhausen: Catalogue data in Spring Semester 2020 |
Name | Prof. em. Dr. Kay W. Axhausen |
Field | Transport Planning |
Address | I. f. Verkehrspl./Transportsysteme ETH Zürich, HIL F 32.2 Stefano-Franscini-Platz 5 8093 Zürich SWITZERLAND |
axhausen@ivt.baug.ethz.ch | |
Department | Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering |
Relationship | Professor emeritus |
Number | Title | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
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101-0414-AAL | Transport Planning (Transportation I) Enrolment ONLY for MSc students with a decree declaring this course unit as an additional admission requirement. Any other students (e.g. incoming exchange students, doctoral students) CANNOT enrol for this course unit. | 3 credits | 6R | K. W. Axhausen | |
Abstract | The lecture course discusses the basic concepts, approaches and methods of transport planning in both their theoretical and practical contexts. | ||||
Learning objective | The course introduces the basic theories and methods of transport planning. | ||||
Content | Basic theoretical links between transport, space and economic development; basic terminology; measurement and observation of travel behaviour; methods of the four stage approach; cost-benefit analysis. | ||||
Literature | Ortuzar, J. de D. and L. Willumsen (2011) Modelling Transport, Wiley, Chichester. | ||||
101-0414-00L | Transport Planning (Transportation I) ![]() | 3 credits | 2G | K. W. Axhausen | |
Abstract | The lecture course discusses the basic concepts, approaches and methods of transport planning in both their theoretical and practical contexts. | ||||
Learning objective | The course introduces the basic theories and methods of transport planning. | ||||
Content | Basic theoretical links between transport, space and economic development; basic terminology; measurement and observation of travel behaviour; methods of the four stage approach; cost-benefit analysis. | ||||
Literature | Ortuzar, J. de D. and L. Willumsen (2011) Modelling Transport, Wiley, Chichester. | ||||
101-0478-00L | Measurement and Modelling of Travel Behaviour | 6 credits | 4G | K. W. Axhausen | |
Abstract | Comprehensive introduction to survey methods in transport planning and modeling of travel behavior, using advanced discrete choice models. | ||||
Learning objective | Enabling the student to understand and apply the various measurement approaches and models of modelling travel behaviour. | ||||
Content | Behavioral model and measurement; travel diary, design process, hypothetical markets, discrete choice model, parameter estimation, pattern of travel behaviour, market segments, simulation, advanced discrete choice models | ||||
Lecture notes | Various papers and notes are distributed during the course. | ||||
101-0481-00L | Readings in Transport Policy | 3 credits | 2G | K. W. Axhausen | |
Abstract | This course will explore the issues and constraints of transport policy through the joint readings of a set of relevant papers. The class will meet every three weeks to discuss the texts. | ||||
Learning objective | Familiarize the students with issues of transport policy making and the conflicts arising. Train the ability to read critically and to summarize his/her understanding for him/herself and others through a review paper, paper abstracts and a paper review. | ||||
103-0414-AAL | Transport Basics Enrolment ONLY for MSc students with a decree declaring this course unit as an additional admission requirement. Any other students (e.g. incoming exchange students, doctoral students) CANNOT enrol for this course unit. | 4 credits | 9R | K. W. Axhausen | |
Abstract | |||||
Learning objective | -Introduction to the fundamentals of transportation -Developing an understanding of the interactions between land use and transportation -Introduction to the dynamics of transport systems: daily patterns and historical developments | ||||
Content | -Accessibility -Equilibrium in transport networks -Fundamental transport models -Traffic flow and control -Vehicle dynamics on rail and road -Transport modes and supply patterns -Time tables | ||||
103-0414-10L | Transport Basics | 4 credits | 3G | K. W. Axhausen, F. Corman, A. Kouvelas | |
Abstract | -Introduction to the fundamentals of transportation -Developing an understanding of the interactions between land use and transportation -Introduction to the dynamics of transport systems: daily patterns and historical developments | ||||
Learning objective | -Einführung in die Grundbegriffe des Verkehrswesens -Bildung des Verständnisses der Wechselwirkung zwischen Flächennutzung und Verkehr -Einführung in die Dynamik der Systeme von den täglichen bis zu den historischen Mustern | ||||
Content | -Erreichbarkeit -Gleichgewichte in Netzen -Grundlegende Verhaltensmodelle -Verkehrsfluss und seine Steuerung -Fahrdynamik Schiene und Strasse -Verkehrsmittel und ihre Angebotsstrukturen -Fahrplan | ||||
115-0505-00L | Lecture Week 05: Traffic Systems ![]() Only for MAS, DAS and CAS in Spatial Planning. | 2 credits | 1G | K. W. Axhausen, F. Corman | |
Abstract | Interrelationships between networks, supply, and space; Demand and demand models; Evaluation of changes in infrastructure; traffic systems: rail infrastructure, passenger transportation; case study. | ||||
Learning objective | Understanding of the life cycle costs and effects of infrastructure on spatial development as accessibility producing and /or vital network industries. Understanding planning processes for network infrastructure operation and production as well as the challenges of network operation. | ||||
149-0004-00L | Discrete Choice Models ![]() Does not take place this semester. Only for DAS in Transport Engineering | 5 credits | 1G | K. W. Axhausen | |
Abstract | Comprehensive introduction to survey methods for travel behaviour with advanced discrete choice models. Enabling the student to understand and apply the various measurement approaches and models of modelling travel behaviour. Behavioural model and measurement; hypothetical markets, discrete choice model, parameter estimation, pattern of travel behaviour, market segments. | ||||
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