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Orienteering Result! 1st Group 1 10/10 2nd Groups 2 and 3 8/10 4th Group 4 6/10 Dr Neil Thorpe 29th September, 2014 CEG8418 L1: Module Introduction and Grand Challenges A bit about me…. ? Undergraduate degree in Urban and Regional Planning; MSc degree in Transport; PhD degree investigating public acceptance of road charging ? Joined Newcastle University in 1989 ? Research Associate (1989-1996); Lecturer in Transport Studies (1996-date) ? Interests: role of technology in influencing travel behaviour; attitudinal and behavioural modelling; road- user charging; road safety; land-use/transport modelling; data collection and analytical methods ? http://www.ncl.ac.uk/ceg/staff/profile/neil.thorpe Module Objectives ? An understanding of the grand challenges, and the ability to apply the processes of policy formulation, stakeholder engagement and policy evaluation. ? An understanding of the nature of traffic growth in the post-war period and possible future scenarios. ? An awareness of governmental structures and the roles and responsibilities of relevant organisations in the planning and delivery of transport services. ? An understanding of key national and international policy documents and legislation. Skills Outcomes ? advise on the grand challenges and develop policy for effective transport solutions. ? advise on changes in the nature of travel demand during the post-war period in the UK and elsewhere, and on growth scenarios in the future. ? discuss and review critically key national and international policy and legislative documents relevant to the planning and management of transport and travel. Module Contents ? Post-war Growth in the Demand for Travel ? The Grand Challenges: ?Climate Change ?An Ageing Population ?Transport and the Economy ?Energy and Low Carbon Futures ? Management of Transport Networks ? Evaluating Policy Options: Attitudes and Behaviour ? Funding Issues ? Group prese