CRP454 URBAN TRANSPORT SYSTEMS: PLANNING AND DESIGN
Course Code: |
1210454 |
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): |
3(3-0) |
ECTS Credit: |
5.0 |
Department: |
City And Regional Planning |
Language of Instruction: |
English |
Level of Study: |
Undergraduate |
Course Coordinator: |
Prof.Dr. ELA BABALIK |
Offered Semester: |
Spring Semesters. |
Course Content
Planning and design of transport networks, modes, systems, stations. Network and urban form considerations. Route and capacity planning for public transport systems. Planning pedestrian circulation, principles of city center pedestrianisation. New Urbanism movement and planning for pedestrian-oriented and transit-oriented neighbourhoods. Principles of traffic calming. Design considerations for planning car parks, road junctions, stations, and interchange facilities.