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Technical University of Munich

Accessibility Planning

Lecturer (assistant)
Benjamin Büttner [L]
Benjamin Büttner [L]
Aaron James Nichols
David Telmo Duran Rodas
Number 0000004174
Type seminar
Duration 2 SWS
Term Wintersemester 2024/25
Language of instruction English
Position within curricula See TUMonline
Dates See TUMonline

Admission information

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Objectives

"After the completion of the seminar, the participants will have acquired the solid methodological background required to conduct scientific sound research based on presentations, guest lectures and state of the art literature research. The participants will be able to classify and relate a number of concepts and theories in the field of accessibility planning (interaction of land-use and transport planning). The parictipants will be able to formulate thier own critical conclusions, while naming further need for research. Additionally, students will acquire the competencies to present their own point of views and be able to discuss/argue.

Description

"The content of the module aims to provide the students with an overview of the theories and concepts as well as tools and methods that are available to enable sustainable accessibility planning. The following key areas will be covered:
• Urban and transport planning theories and concepts
• Interaction of land-use and transport planning
• Accessibility indicators and tools (PPS)
• Accessibility planning
• Regional governance und policy-making

Teaching and learning methods

lecture (presentation slides), guest lectures, discussions, literature research, seminar work;
Lectures and on-going discussions explain the thematic basics for the students. For further clarification internationally renowned researchers will be invited to give guest lectures. Students will conduct state of the art literature research on their own with the aim to deepen the knowledge in the field of accessibility planning as well as to point out innovative ideas and need for further research. interactive and dynamic discussions support the learning from each other.

Examination

The participants will submit a final report at the end of the semester and held midterm and final presentations. Subsequently the examination type is a report. The written (report) as well as the oral (presentation) will each be accounted for 50% of the grade.

Recommended literature

"Geurs, K., & van Wee, B. (2004). Accessibility evaluation of land-use and transport
strategies: review and research directions. Journal of Transport Geography, 12(2),
127-140.
Papa, E., Silva, C., Te Brömmelstroet, M., & Hull, A. (2016). Accessibility instruments
for planning practice: a review of European experiences. Journal of Transport and
Land Use, 57-75.
te Brömmelstroet, M. C. G., Silva, C., & Bertolini, L. (2014). COST Action TU1002-
Assessing usability of accessibility instruments. COST.
te Brömmelstroet, M., Skou Nicolaisen, M., Büttner, B., & Ferreira, A. (2017).
Experiences with transportation models: An international survey of planning practices.
Transport Policy, 58, 10-18.

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