101-0488-01L  Active Mobility

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Abstract	Basics of pedestrian transport planning and planning of cycle traffic facilities, Transport-related attributes of the human being, Design of pedestrian and cycle traffic networks, Pedestrian and cycle traffic facilities, Microsimulation of pedestrian flows, Assessment of performance and level of service
Learning objective	Acquirement of basic knowledge in the field of pedestrian and cycle traffic planning, Knowledge and understanding of the transport-related attributes of human beings and the consequences for the design and planning of appropriate transport facilities, Ability to assess level of service and performance, Basic knowledge about pedestrian microsimulation as an up-to-date instrument for planning and analysis
Content	1) Introduction to active mobility 2) Characteristics of bicycle transport 3) Principles of bicycle networks 4) Exercise: design of a bicycle network 5) design and development of bicycle traffic facilities 6) Bicycle parking 7) Characteristics of pedestrians, walking speed 8) Quality of traffic conditions and capacity of cycling and walking facilities 9) design and development of pedestrian traffic facilities 10) Configuration and design of pedestrian traffic facilities in public transport hubs 11) Obstacle free traffic areas - Demands of people with disabilities 12) Counting pedestrian and bicycle traffic 13) Pedestrian simulations 14) Technologies for pedestrian micro-simulations 15) Exercise: Design of pedestrian facilities 16) Shared Space 17) Promoting pedestrian and bicycle transport 18) Excursions to selected topics in pedestrian and bicycle transport
Lecture notes	Slides and other course materials will be provided on this course's Moodle page.
Literature	References for further reading will be provided during the lectures.
Prerequisites / Notice	During the semester there will be 2 supporting exercises as well as 2 field trips covering pedestrian and bicycle transport.
Competencies	Subject-specific Competencies Concepts and Theories assessed Techniques and Technologies assessed Method-specific Competencies Analytical Competencies assessed Decision-making assessed Media and Digital Technologies assessed Problem-solving assessed Project Management fostered Social Competencies Communication assessed Cooperation and Teamwork assessed Customer Orientation fostered Leadership and Responsibility fostered Self-presentation and Social Influence fostered Sensitivity to Diversity fostered Negotiation fostered Personal Competencies Adaptability and Flexibility assessed Creative Thinking assessed Critical Thinking assessed Integrity and Work Ethics assessed Self-awareness and Self-reflection assessed Self-direction and Self-management assessed

Performance assessment

Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)
Performance assessment as a semester course
ECTS credits	6 credits
Examiners	U. Walter, E. Bosina, M. Meeder
Type	session examination
Language of examination	German
Repetition	The performance assessment is offered every session. Repetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit.
Mode of examination	oral 30 minutes
Additional information on mode of examination	Im Rahmen der Lehreinheit werden zwei Projektarbeiten durchgeführt. Diese Projektarbeiten sind obligatorische Leistungselemente. Die erste Projektarbeit wird in der ersten Hälfte des Semesters und die zweite Projektarbeit in der zweiten Hälfte des Semesters durchgeführt. Der Anteil der obligatorischen Leistungselemente an der Gesamtnote betragen je 20%. Die obligatorischen Leistungselemente müssen nicht für sich allein bestanden werden.
This information can be updated until the beginning of the semester; information on the examination timetable is binding.

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Programme	Section	Type
Civil Engineering Master	Project Based Courses	W
Civil Engineering Master	Major in Transport Systems	W
Geomatics Master	Recommended Electives of Master Degree Programme	W
Spatial Development and Infrastructure Systems Master	Major in Transport Systems and Behaviour	W
Spatial Development and Infrastructure Systems Master	Major in Transport Systems and Behaviour	W