This course focuses on the sustainability of development patterns. Environmental quality, economic vitality and equity are discussed with a particular emphasis on the critical role played by transportation. In fact, transport is global and fundamental to economy and society, so effective action requires strong international cooperation.
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PART I – TRANSPORT, ENVIRONMENT AND DEVELOPMENT
Definition of sustainability: link between transport, environment and development
Preserving resilient transport to climate change
Wide reforms on a low-carbon path
Financing issues for mitigation and adaptation
PART II – URBAN FREIGHT AND BEHAVIOUR CHANGE
Relevance of urban freight transport; stakeholders involved and their role
Types of intervention measures; policy evaluation methods; behavioural analysis
Innovative solutions and best practices
PART III – QUANTITATIVE METHODS FOR PREFERENCE ANALYSIS
Stated preference data acquisition
Discrete choice modelling
Case study
This course is taught in English.
Block, R., Kopp, A., Limi, A. (2013). Turning the right corner : ensuring development through a low-carbon transport sector. Directions in development: environment and sustainable development. Washington DC; World Bank.
Articles published in High-Quality Scientific Journals will be provided during the course
Programme
CONTENTPART I – TRANSPORT, ENVIRONMENT AND DEVELOPMENT
Definition of sustainability: link between transport, environment and development
Preserving resilient transport to climate change
Wide reforms on a low-carbon path
Financing issues for mitigation and adaptation
PART II – URBAN FREIGHT AND BEHAVIOUR CHANGE
Relevance of urban freight transport; stakeholders involved and their role
Types of intervention measures; policy evaluation methods; behavioural analysis
Innovative solutions and best practices
PART III – QUANTITATIVE METHODS FOR PREFERENCE ANALYSIS
Stated preference data acquisition
Discrete choice modelling
Case study
This course is taught in English.
Core Documentation
Required readings:Block, R., Kopp, A., Limi, A. (2013). Turning the right corner : ensuring development through a low-carbon transport sector. Directions in development: environment and sustainable development. Washington DC; World Bank.
Articles published in High-Quality Scientific Journals will be provided during the course
Reference Bibliography
Recommended readings: Marcucci E, Gatta V, Valeri E, Stathopoulos A (2013). Urban freight transport modelling: an agent-specific approach. Franco Angeli, Milano. Hensher D., Rose J. and Greene W. (2015). Applied Choice Analysis: A Primer. Cambridge University Press.Type of delivery of the course
Class proceedings (online if needed) consist of inter-active lectures. The instructor will draw attention to the key points in the texts on the basis of adequate contextualization, and to difficulties of interpretation. The instructor will also refer to the key issues in current debates through relevant examples, cases and comparisons. Each session requires active participation. The possible contribution by one or two qualified guest-lecturers will be sought.Attendance
Attendance is mandatory. Signatures will be taken at the beginning of the lesson. The maximum number of absences is equal to 2. Attendance requires that students read the texts assigned during the course, so that they can actively participate in classroom discussions.Type of evaluation
The final grade is the result of the following evaluation components: (1) class participation; (2) in class presentations based on scientific texts / articles related to part 1 and 2 of the course; (3) written report summarising activities and results of a group project related to part 3 of the course; (4) written paper, related to a specific topic, to be sent at least 1 week before the exam date; (5) oral exam discussing the content of the paper and the activities carried out.