Learning objectives
The student will acquire the fundamentals of the main aspects of individual and public transport in urban areas, with particular attention to sustainable mobility.
During the course, the student will learn the basic elements of the design of street infrastructures for urban mobility.
Prerequisites
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Course unit content
Fundamentals of transportation engineering in the urban environment, with emphasis on the principles of sustainable mobility.
Definition and classification of the main public and individual transport systems.
Design of infrastructure systems serving urban mobility.
Full programme
1. Sustainable mobility
1.1 Toward a new culture of urban mobility
1.2 Policies and initiatives
1.3. Principles of sustainable urban mobility
2. Transportation systems in urban areas
2.1. Classification
2.2 Unconventional and innovative systems
2.3 Public transport systems
2.3.1 Performances
2.4. Road public transport
2.4.1 Bus
2.4.2 Trolley bus
2.5. Rail public transport
2.5.1 Street car rail
2.5.2 Tram-train
2.5.3 Rail transit (rapid, light, automated-guideway)
2.6 Principles of public transport economics
3. Individual motorized transport
3.1 Urban traffic components
3.2 Vehicle fleet and motorization index
3.4 Hybrid and electric vehicles
3.5 Analysis of major environmental issues
4. Non-motorized mobility
4.1 Vulnerable users
4.1.1 Pedestrian mobility
4.1.2 Bicycle mobility
4.1.2 Electric micromobility
5. Urban mobility infrastructures
5.1 Urban roads: classifications and notes on intersections
5.2 Pedestrian spaces
5.2.1 Geometric characteristics
5.2.2 Crossings
5.2.3 Quality of spaces: performance parameters and level of service
5.3 Cyclists spaces
5.3.1 Design standards
5.3.2 Italian regulatory framework
5.3.3 International experiences
5.3.4 Conflicts with other road users
5.4 Pavements for urban spaces
5.4.1 Requirements
5.4.2 Types
5.4.3 Elemental pavements (stones, block pavers, bricks)
5.5 Traffic calming measures
5.6 Parking structures, surface parking lots and on-street parking
5.7 Public transport stop, station or terminal
5.8 Street Lighting
5.9 Organization and type of road marking and traffic signs in urban areas
Bibliography
Maternini, G. (a cura di). “Trasporti e città: Mobilità e pianificazione urbana”, EGAF Edizioni, Forlì, 2014
Santagata F.A. (a cura di). “Strade: teoria e tecnica delle costruzioni stradali”, Pearson, Milano, 2016
Corona, G; Festa, D.C. (a cura di). “Trasporto Pubblico Locale: Risorse, pianificazione, esercizio”, EGAF Edizioni, Forlì, 2015
Giuliani F., Maternini, G. (a cura di). Mobilità ciclistica e sicurezza, EGAF Edizioni, Forlì, 2018
Teaching methods
The course consists of lectures and classroom exercises, with possible technical visits.
Assessment methods and criteria
The exam consists of an oral test on the topics covered in the course.
Other information
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