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.
teacher profile teaching materials
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 sustainable urban freight transport
Stakeholders involved and their role
Types of intervention measures, innovative solutions and best practices
Behavioural analysis and planning
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.
Curtis C. (2020). Handbook of Sustainable Transport. Research Handbooks in Transport Studies series. Edward Elgar, USA.
Macharis C., Melo S. (2011). City Distribution and Urban Freight Transport. Multiple Perspectives. Edward Elgar, UK.
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 sustainable urban freight transport
Stakeholders involved and their role
Types of intervention measures, innovative solutions and best practices
Behavioural analysis and planning
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.
Curtis C. (2020). Handbook of Sustainable Transport. Research Handbooks in Transport Studies series. Edward Elgar, USA.
Macharis C., Melo S. (2011). City Distribution and Urban Freight Transport. Multiple Perspectives. Edward Elgar, UK.
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.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) assignments during the course (in class presentations based on scientific texts/articles, paper related to a specific topic); (3) written exam with single select multiple choice questions related to the content of the topics discussed during the course.