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Comparative Transport Policy
A review of current trends in EU transport markets. Infrastructure investment and financing. Transport infrastructure cost recovery. State/private financing issues. Track cost recovery case studies. Transport infrastructure appraisal procedures. Sustainability and social costs of transport. Role of EU railways, their organisation and structure. UK rail privatisation. Role of high-speed passenger rail and combined transport. Transport policy and environmental issues. Transport safety issues. Review of current British transport policy and emerging EU transport policy issues.
The philosophy of this module is that each of the key issues listed above are important transport policy issues throughout the EU and will be demonstrated with relevant comparative case study material. The module includes a one-week EU Study tour visit (currently France or Netherlands).

Transport Economics
The application of relevant economic theory and principlesto transpprt operations. Transport markets and demand. Market structures and supply. Deregulated transport markets and contestability. Competitive markets and impact on costs. Transport pricing models and price discrimination. UK/EU case studies.  Transport operator investment financing.  Economic appraisal and evaluation.

Statistics and Survey Methods for Transport
Statistical modelling including probability distributions and regressions, and time series analysis. Simulation, the Poisson and normal probability distributions, queues. Regression modelling, including concepts of coefficient of determination, goodness of fit, calibration, significance of coefficients. Questionnaire design, sampling methodology and data testing in market research. Determining statistical significance in evaluating hypotheses (including parametric and non-parametric tests). Concepts of nominal, ordinal and parametric data. Stated preference methods.

Land Use and Transport
Transport in evolving urban land use systems. Modelling and forecasting land use and transport relationships. . Measuring accessibility, trip generation and assignment. Modelling and development control. New transport infrastructure. Light rail and guided bus systems in British towns and cities. New land use. Transport demands and retail development. Sustainable residential and workplace development. Social exclusion and congestion as policy issues.

Public Passenger Transport
Current market for urban, regional and long-distance passenger transport in Britain and similar countries, by mode, journey purpose, type of traveller. Trip chaining, market gearing and other market structure concepts. Mode-specific forecasting techniques. Technology of urban bus systems. Current structure and responsibilities of central government and local authorities in public transport provision: Impact of concessionary fares, tendered services and school transport requirements. Bus priorities and their relationship with traffic management. Park & ride. Role of light rail, heavy rail, automated systems and busways in serving high-density demand corridors. Urban network design. Pricing policies and marketing. Role of taxis and private hire cars. Issues specific to the long-distance market: scope for high-speed rail technology, and role of express coach services; air/rail competition and complementarity. Rural transport issues and recent developments

Traffic in Urban Areas
The first half of the course introduces a range of theoretical concepts relating to traffic and travel behaviour in urban areas. It also familiarises the students with key strategic policy issues affecting both the movement and management of urban traffic. In the second part, students explore practical design and management issues associated with the implementation of policy measures at the street level. Traffic and travel patterns in urban areas. Public attitudes. Local Transport Plans and GLA Mayor’s Transport strategy. Road capacity and traffic restraint. Parking management and enforcement. Road-user charging issues. Cycling developments. Travel Plans and Travel awareness campaigns. Pedestrian schemes and delivery access in Urban shopping streets. Street-user groups and roadspace reallocation. Red Routes, Bus Priority and Park-and-Ride. Traffic-calming and Home zones. Junction design issues.

Freight Transport and Logistics Services
This module examines the changing market for freight transport and logistics services in a European and increasingly global context. Economic principles are evaluated in terms of costs and revenues. Changing demands for new services are assessed. Fleet operations and warehouse management are investigated in relation to technology and market requirements. Strategic options for service providers are explored. Logistics concepts - influence on transport demands. Public policy and freight transport services. Characteristics of freight transport services (including intermodality). Costs and prices in freight transport. Operations management for freight transport companies: including routeing and scheduling. Role of transport in retail supply chains. Role of transport in manufacturing supply chains. International trade and transport. Freight transport and the environment. Carrier strategies: national, European and global markets. ITS and freight transport systems.

Airline Planning and Management
This module examines the international regulatory framework for air transport and the impact of deregulation. Economic principles are evaluated in terms of costs and revenue structures. Airline commercial strategies are assessed. Aircraft operations are investigated in relation to both technical and market requirements. Characteristics and growth of air transport market. Regulated and deregulated markets. US/EU air transport agreements. Airline profiles. Airline economics. Cost Structures, pricing measures of productivity and efficiency. Low cost carrier model. Airline alliance and franchising. Scheduling and hub operations. Economics of air cargo. Aviation and the environment. Sustainable aviation.

Airport Planning and Management
This module examines the organisation and management of the airport industry. It assesses airport economics and performance, and discusses aeronautical and non-aeronautical revenues. Airport operations and capacity issues are followed by terminal operations and airport marketing. Planning procedures and public inquiries. Airport expansion issues and role of regional airports are examined. Commercialisation and privatisation of airports. Creation of global airport companies. Airport economics and finance. Airport performance benchmarking. Quality of service indicators. Aeronautical charging structures. Non-aeronautical revenue strategies. Airport operational practices. Capacity and slot issues. Hub operations. Role of surface access strategies and interface with other transport modes. Airport development issues. Environmental constraints and sustainability issues.

Statistics and Operational Research for Logistics
Statistical modelling, including probability distributions and regressions, and time series analysis. Simulation the Poisson and normal probability distributions, queues. Regression modelling, including concepts of coefficient of determination, goodness of fit, calibration, significance of coefficients. Stock control, system optimisation, transport scheduling, and route network analysis.

Freight Transport and Logistics Services
This module examines the changing market for freight transport and logistics services in a European and increasingly global context. Economic principles are evaluated in terms of costs and revenues. Changing demands for new services are assessed. Fleet operations and warehouse management are investigated in relation to technology and market requirements. Strategic options for service providers are explored. Specific topics include: the influence of logistics on transport demand; public policy and freight transport services; characteristics of freight transport services (including intermodality); operations management for freight transport companies, including routeing and scheduling; Role of transport in specific supply chains; international trade and transport; freight transport and the environment; carrier strategies: national, European and global markets; ITS and freight transport systems.

Retail Supply Chain Management
This module examines retail markets (by country and sector). Developments in control of the supply chain between retailers and manufacturers are investigated. Cost structures in the supply retail supply chain are examined. new patterns of retailing and the implication for logistics are assessed. International comparisons are made. The module topics include: background to retail developments in the UK; public policy and retail developments (implications for logistics); roles of organisations in retail supply chains (including control of supply chain); retail sectors: food and non-food; cost structures in retailing; physical distribution and logistics in the retail supply chain: stockholding, inventory management, forecasting, order fulfilment, customer service; international comparisons; new formats in retailing and their logistics implications; information technology and retailing.

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