Sustainable Transport Systems
TASK INSTRUCTIONS
1. Research the Sydney CBD heavy rail/Train transportation system.
2. With the template, write a your first draft of a project plan that will be fully developed over the course. Explore the Sydney CBD train system currently in place and define a future sustainability transport system.
3. Focus your research on the following:
i. network infrastructure
ii. land use and demographics
iii. sustainability, resilience and impacts.
Note: it’s important to consider the unique factors and characteristics of the Sydney region to provide a meaningful analysis and design proposal.
4. Using the Task 1 template, prepare a 2000-word +/- 10% draft report for an audience of professional transport engineers within a sustainable transport context.
Referencing guidelines
Please use APA 7th edition as your referencing style.
Resources
The following resources may be useful in developing your project:
· Givoni, M., & Banister, D. (2013). Moving towards low carbon mobilityLinks to an external site.. Edward Elgar Publishing.
· Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). (2021). Climate change 2021: The physical science basis. Contribution of Working Group I to the sixth assessment report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate ChangeLinks to an external site.. IPCC.
· International Transport Forum (ITF). (2023). International Transport Forum – HomeLinks to an external site.. ITF/OECD.
· Litman, T. (2022). Comprehensive transport planning framework: Best practices for evaluating all options and impactsLinks to an external site.. Victorian Transport Policy Institute.
· MIT. (2023). JTL Urban Mobility Lab at MITLinks to an external site.. MIT
· National Academies. (2023). Transportation Research BoardLinks to an external site.. National Academies.
· Sustainable Development Goals Knowledge Platform. (2022). Sustainable transportLinks to an external site.. United Nations.
· The World Bank. (2023). TransportLinks to an external site.. The World Bank.
Template
1. Introduction
• Briefly introduce the project, its significance and the region under study. State the primary goal of the project.
2. Project objectives
• List specific objectives and outcomes you aim to achieve.
3. Literature review
Summarise existing research on sustainable transport systems and infrastructure. Discuss the relevance of sustainable transportation for the chosen region.
4. Project scope
• Define the scope of the project, including the region to be studied.
• Identify the key transportation infrastructure components to be analysed.
5. Methodology
• Explain the research methods and data sources you will use.
• Discuss data collection, analysis and reporting techniques.
• Explain model selection and design (combination of GIS/interactive maps and multicriteria assessment model). Provide assumptions and limitations.
6. Transport infrastructure
• Provide a detailed overview of the current transport infrastructure in the chosen region.
• Include information on your specific transport network.
7. Land uses and demographics
• Describe land use patterns in the region.
• Analyse how land uses relate to transportation needs.
• Present demographic data and its influence on transport demand.
8. Sustainability assessment
· Evaluate the sustainability of the current transport infrastructure. Discuss the environmental, economic and social impacts including material use and waste and accessibility.
9. Recommendations
• Propose improvements for a more sustainable transport system. Suggest innovative ideas, policy changes or infrastructure upgrades.
10. Project implementation plan
• Outline a step-by-step plan for implementing the proposed changes.
• Include timelines, stakeholders and budget estimates.
11. Conclusion
• Summarise the key findings and recommendations.
12. References
• Cite all sources used in your project plan.
13. Appendices
• Include any supplementary materials, such as data tables, charts or maps.