Plans are worthless. Planning is essential." Dwight D. Eisenhower, general and president (1890-1961)
ABOUT THE COURSE
The planning, design and operation of the transportation system can significantly impact the public’s quality of life, economic vitality, and health -- both positively and negatively. Transportation systems are complex and all civil engineers should have a fundamental understanding of many of the key components (highways, traffic signals, public transportation) interact and how transportation can shape land use. The class is organized into five modules, including: intersection control and design; at-grade intersection capacity and service quality; public transportation; urban transportation planning; and other specialized topics. Together with CE351, students should have an understanding of the basic transportation system. The course covers urban street patterns and transportation demand, highway capacity analysis, process of urban transport planning, travel-demand forecasting and its application to traffic studies. Development of transport models, multiple regression analysis, models of land use and trip generations, stochastic trip distribution models, applications and case studies. Route assignment analysis and traffic flow theory.
Instructor
| Instructor | Dr. Christopher M. Monsere, P.E. |
| Office | 301B Engineering Building |
| Phone | 503-725-9746 |
| monsere at pdx.edu | |
| Office Hours | Tuesday 11-12AM, others by appointment |
| Mailbox Location | CEE Office, Engineering Building Room 200 |
Course Details
| Course Number | 454 |
| Title | Urban Transportation Systems |
| Credits | 4 |
| Prerequisite(s) | CE 351 |
| Days/Time | Monday and Wednesday 8:00-9:5 |
| Location | CIN 90 |
| Final Exam Day/Time | Monday, December 7, 08:00-09:50 see full PSU schedule |