DE6203 – Traffic Engineering
Module code
DE6203
Module title
Traffic Engineering
Prescription
To introduce traffic engineering concepts and fundamentals
Programmes
- SC1101
NZQA Level
Level 6
NZQA Credits
15
Delivery method
- Web-Enhanced
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 150
Resources required
- Learning Outcomes
- 1. Plan and evaluate a range of traffic surveys.
2. Understand and apply the principles of traffic flow theory and traffic management.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of intersection design fundamentals, and design at-grade intersections.
4. Evaluate and apply road safety analysis principles and procedures.
5. Understand and appraise the design factors relating to traffic facilities for non-vehicle road users. - Content
- - Human capabilities and vehicle characteristics.
- Vehicle flow characteristics, traffic distributions, traffic modelling.
- Levels of service, road capacity, road hierarchy, access and movement functions, traffic impact assessment, traffic calming, parking facilities.
- Purpose and method of various traffic surveys.
- Intersection design fundamentals and practice. Design of traffic signal, roundabout and priority controlled intersections.
- Safe System approach to road safety. Accident prevention and reduction, accident investigation procedures and analyses, road safety audits.
- Traffic facilities for pedestrians, cyclists and public transport. - Assessment Criteria
- Assignment/Projects 40%
Tests 10%
Examination 50%
