LEARNING OUTCOMES
After the course, the student should be able to:
- Understand of the multi-level/multi-objective nature of the traffic management
- Design sustainable and safe infratructures
- Plan the basic operation of traffic signals and other control measures
- Manage the multi-modal traffic in complex environments
- Cope with the emergency new technologies and the related challenges
- Apply the intelligent systems in order to the achieve the sustainable development goals
- Construct a vision of future transport system to solve the major challenges
Credits: 5
Schedule: 24.04.2023 - 07.06.2023
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Iisakki Kosonen
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):
Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):
Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
valid for whole curriculum period:
Introduction: systems approach, control principles, human aspects
Infrastructure and intersection planning aspects, traffic safety management
Traffic signal control: phasing, timing, coordination, intelligent signal control
Traffic information systems, incident management, route guidance, variable message signs
Demand management, road charging, mobility services
Intelligent logistics
Rail traffic management
Smart infrastructure, driving support systems, vehicle automation
Sustainable energy solutions, electric mobility
The use of new technology including sensors, communication, data processing and artificial intelligence
Assessment Methods and Criteria
valid for whole curriculum period:
Exercise work, final exam
Workload
valid for whole curriculum period:
The workload of students consists of lectures, exercises and other work and well as independent work.
DETAILS
Substitutes for Courses
valid for whole curriculum period:
Prerequisites
valid for whole curriculum period:
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
valid for whole curriculum period:
Teaching Language : English
Teaching Period : 2022-2023 Spring V
2023-2024 Spring VEnrollment :
Registration for courses will take place on Sisu (sisu.aalto.fi).