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Core Module Information
Module title: Transport Policy
SCQF level: 11:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: CTR11105
Module leader: Jonathan Cowie
School School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment
Subject area group: Built Environment
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

The module starts by considering the process of policy making and who is responsible for transport policy e.g. supranational, central and local government structures and the role of the private sector. Problems and trends in transport demand and an introduction to policy perspectives; economic instruments in transport; taxes and subsidies, funding mechanisms, road pricing; direct regulation of street space); Land use planning and the management of transport demand; evolution of road and rail networks; rural transport policy; parking policy; town-friendly traffic planning; green commuter plans; “Smarter Choices” behavioural change measures, the mobility impaired in transport policy.Implementation and evaluation of transport policy. Case studies of transport policy and planning approaches in various International cities.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Discuss relevant transport and planning legislation, and policy debates surrounding this legislation.

LO2: Evaluate the interaction of social, technological, environmental and economic factors which are important to thea sustainable transport policy decision-making process.

LO3: Compare policy developments and policy tools used to manage transport demand.

LO4: Discuss local and central government structures and decision-making and their influence over transport policy.

LO5: Undertake policy analysis, critique and evaluation.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2025/6, Trimester 1, In Person,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Jonathan Cowie
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 20 Lectures are used to introduce and outline the main topics within the course.
Face To Face Seminar 10 Seminar underpin lecture content. Each seminar will underpin the topic being considered, and will normally consist of class based activities either around specific questions or a short case study.
Face To Face Centrally Time Tabled Examination 3 A centrally timetabled online exam scheduled and organised by the university exams team. Exams follow a standardised timetable, ensuring consistency in scheduling and exam regulations. The exam covers all the module learning outcomes, and normally consists of a choice of three questions from six..
Online Guided independent study 167 Each unit contains a set of course notes and a list of further reading, which usually consists of relevant journal articles in the topic area. In addition to this, there are also self assessment exercises designed to underpinned what is being learned.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Report 30 1~2~4~5 Week 10 , WORDS= 3500 words 3500 word report due in week 10. The Report is made up of 3 parts and focuses on a recent piece of transport legislation. You will be required to provide an overview of the legislation, undertake a focused literature review on the relevant policy area, and finally asses the potential effectiveness of the relevant legislation.
Centrally Time Tabled Examination 70 1~2~3~4~5 Exam Period HOURS= 3 Hours A centrally timetabled online exam scheduled and organised by the university exams team. Exams follow a standardised timetable, ensuring consistency in scheduling and exam regulations. The exam covers all the module learning outcomes, and normally consists of a choice of three questions from six..
Component 1 subtotal: 30
Component 2 subtotal: 70
Module subtotal: 100

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