Transport Planning and Urban Mobilities

This subject introduces students to the principles, challenges, and practices of contemporary urban transport and mobility planning. It examines the evolving relationship between transport systems, urban form, sustainability, and social equity, with particular attention to the impacts of automobility. Students will explore a range of transport modes, including public transport, walking, cycling, and micromobility, and develop strategies to improve accessibility, inclusivity, and environmental performance. Drawing on international examples, students will engage with planning tools such as intelligent transport systems (ITS) and sustainable urban mobility planning (SUMP) frameworks. The subject features practical workshops, group projects, and a field trip investigating mobility in suburban Melbourne. Emphasis is placed on user-centred design, transport justice, and community engagement. Through debate, policy analysis, and design tasks, students gain the interdisciplinary knowledge and skills needed to assess and shape equitable, sustainable, and accessible transport systems.