CIV4284 Sustainable traffic systems
Faculty of Engineering
CIV4284 Sustainable traffic systems is a level 4, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2026 in Semester 2 at Clayton and Malaysia. It needs ENG2005.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 2
- Clayton, Malaysia
- Assessment
- Exam 50%
- and 2 other tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before CIV4284
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After CIV4284
No unit lists CIV4284 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Overview
This unit examines contemporary practice in sustainable road traffic engineering. It takes a multi-modal approach to traffic engineering, exploring how to design and manage a transport system that encourages public transport, walking and cycling. It introduces the Safe System approach to road safety, traffic impact assessment, demand management approaches, intelligent transportation systems and the management of parking. Contemporary developments in traffic engineering are explored through the lens of improving the safety and sustainability of the road network system.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | Blended |
| Second semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- AssignmentsProjectThreshold hurdle40%
- Weekly quizzesQuiz / TestThreshold hurdle10%
- Final assessmentExaminationThreshold hurdle50%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Describe and critique the process of traffic management.
- 2
Design and conduct assessments of traffic networks as part of a team.
- 3
Appreciate the role of the community and stakeholders in contemporary traffic management.
- 4
Critically assess alternative solutions and trade-offs in the traffic system.
- 5
Conduct traffic surveys and interpret collected and pre-existing data.
- 6
Design sustainable solutions to traffic engineering problems.
Workload and teaching
- Practical activities36 hours
- Practical activities24 hours
- Workshops24 hours
- Workshops12 hours
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- Teaching approachActive learning
The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 3-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-9 hours of independent study per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher-directed learning, peer-directed learning and online engagement. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities.
The main learning approach is "problem-based learning" which requires you to be involved with classroom projects as a proactive learner. There are no right or wrong answers to many of the project questions. This does not imply that any answer is adequate. Some answers will be better than others as they achieve the criteria in a better way.
The unit is delivered in a flipped classroom format which means that the lectures are recorded and are available in advanced of the class. You are expected to have reviewed that material along with other resources on Moodle before coming to class. Lecture material will not be repeated in class, although there will be an opportunity to ask questions if concepts need clarification. You will then apply that material in a range of activities in class. You are expected to come to class prepared to engage constructively in the classroom sessions.
Learning resources
Required resources
Delbosc, Alexa, and William Young. "Traffic engineering and management." (2017).
Where it fits
CIV4284 is part of 3 areas of study in the 2026 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Associate Professor Alexa Delbosc
- Dr Susilawati
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Alexa Delbosc
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for CIV4284?
You need ENG2005 before you enrol.
When is CIV4284 offered?
In 2026, CIV4284 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton and Malaysia.
How much work is CIV4284?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does CIV4284 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.
Which majors and minors include CIV4284?
CIV4284 is part of Civil engineering, Environmental engineering and Transport.