K8932040 Transportation System Engineering

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2025Year School/Graduate School School of Engineering

Lecture Code K8932040 Subject Classification Specialized Education

Subject Name 交通システム工学

Subject Name
（Katakana）コウツウシステムコウガク

Subject Name in
English Transportation System Engineering

Instructor FUJIWARA AKIMASA

Instructor
(Katakana) フジワラ　アキマサ

Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 3rd-Year, First Semester, 2Term

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (2T) Thur1-4：ENG 117

Lesson Style Lecture Lesson Style
(More Details) Face-to-face, Online (simultaneous interactive)

See syllabus in Japanese.

Credits 2.0 Class Hours/Week 4 Language of Instruction J : Japanese

Course Level 3 : Undergraduate High-Intermediate

Course Area（Area） 25 : Science and Technology

Course Area（Discipline） 13 : Civil Engineering

Eligible Students

Keywords Practical work experience

Special Subject for Teacher Education 　 Special Subject 　

Class Status
within Educational
Program
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Criterion referenced
Evaluation
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students) Program of Civil and Environmental Engineering
（Abilities and Skills）
・Ability to structuralize problems
・Ability to analyze problems

Class Objectives
/Class Outline This course aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the entire process of transportation system planning, including goal setting, surveys, analysis, forecasting, and evaluation. It focuses on major transportation facilities and equips students with the necessary skills for each phase of planning. Completing this course will serve as a foundation for transportation planning and policy evaluation in future professional settings.
Specific Learning Objectives
1. Understanding the Transportation System Planning Process
Develop problem structuring ability by analyzing the relationship between society and individuals from multiple scientific perspectives.
2. Understanding the Role and Methods of Transportation Surveys
Enhance problem structuring ability by collecting necessary data and identifying key issues.
3. Understanding the Significance of Transportation Demand Forecasting
Learn model estimation techniques and develop problem analysis ability to model and predict transportation phenomena.
4. Understanding the Principles of Transportation Facility Planning and Transportation Policies
Build problem structuring ability by analyzing technical challenges in real-world transportation facilities.
5. Evaluating Transportation Alternatives Based on Demand Forecasting and Facility Planning Principles
Foster problem analysis ability by setting value and decision-making criteria to assess various transportation options.

Class Schedule Process of Transportation Planning and Public Consensus Building
Planning and Engineering Ethics
Traffic Capacity and Traffic Flow Theory
Traffic Control
Neighbourhood Transportation Planning
Public Transportation Planning
Intelligent Transportation Systems
Travel Demand Management Policies
Environmentally Sustainable Transport
Universal Design in Transportation
Transportation Survey Methods
Transportation Demand Forecasting – Theoretical Framework of the Four-Step Model
Transportation Demand Forecasting – Application of the Four-Step Model
Transportation Demand Forecasting – Discrete Choice Models
Transportation Demand Forecasting – Practical Exercises

Text/Reference
Books,etc. Required Textbooks
- Shintani, Y. (2003). Urban Transport Planning (2nd Edition). Gihodo Publishing.
Reference Books
- Iida, Y., & Kitamura, R. (2008). Traffic Engineering. Ohmsha.
- Morisugi, T. (1996). Evaluation of Urban Transport Projects. Corona Publishing.
- Kaido, K. (2001). Compact City. Gakugei Publishing.
- Japan Society of Civil Engineers (2002). Theory and Application of Road Traffic Demand Forecasting. Maruzen.
- Kitamura, R. et al. (2002). Analysis and Modeling of Travel Behavior. Gihodo Publishing.
- Japan Society of Civil Engineers (2005). Technology is People. Maruzen.
Additional materials will be distributed as handouts during lectures and made available on the course website.

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. Handouts, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Stream

(More Details) See syllabus in Japanese.

Learning techniques to be incorporated

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review Practical Exercises
Case Study Search on Public Infrastructure-Related Citizen Litigation and Consensus Building
Discussion on Engineering Ethics Cases
Exercises in Traffic Flow Theory
Exercises in Parameter Design
Fieldwork on Traffic Calming and English Communication Practice
Understanding the Local Public Transport Revitalization and Regeneration Law
Improvement Proposals for Hiroshima TFP
Review of Reference Book (Urban Structure and Transport), Mid-term Exam Preparation
Review of Reference Book (Sustainable Development in Developing Cities)
Understanding the Transport Barrier-Free Law
Understanding the Personal Information Protection Law
Review of Mathematical Planning Methods
Understanding Reference Book (Aggregated Models)
Understanding Reference Book (Disaggregated Models)
Final Report on Transportation Demand Forecasting and Final Exam Preparation

Requirements

Grading Method Students’ achievement of course objectives will be assessed through reports and written examinations (mid-term and final exams). The grading breakdown is as follows (total 100 points, minimum 60 points required to pass):

Report (20 points)
Mid-term Exam (40 points)
Final Exam (40 points)

Practical Experience

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it

Message

Other A faculty member with practical experience as an expert in government advisory committees will deliver lectures on the theory and practice of transportation planning methods.

Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes.
Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching.

Academic Year	2025Year	School/Graduate School	School of Engineering
Lecture Code	K8932040	Subject Classification	Specialized Education
Subject Name	交通システム工学
Subject Name （Katakana）	コウツウシステムコウガク
Subject Name in English	Transportation System Engineering
Instructor	FUJIWARA AKIMASA
Instructor (Katakana)	フジワラ　アキマサ
Campus	Higashi-Hiroshima	Semester/Term	3rd-Year, First Semester, 2Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(2T) Thur1-4：ENG 117
Lesson Style	Lecture	Lesson Style (More Details)	Face-to-face, Online (simultaneous interactive)
See syllabus in Japanese.
Credits	2.0	Class Hours/Week	4	Language of Instruction	J : Japanese
Course Level	3 : Undergraduate High-Intermediate
Course Area（Area）	25 : Science and Technology
Course Area（Discipline）	13 : Civil Engineering
Eligible Students
Keywords	Practical work experience
Special Subject for Teacher Education		Special Subject
Class Status within Educational Program (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Criterion referenced Evaluation (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)	Program of Civil and Environmental Engineering （Abilities and Skills）・Ability to structuralize problems ・Ability to analyze problems
Class Objectives /Class Outline	This course aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the entire process of transportation system planning, including goal setting, surveys, analysis, forecasting, and evaluation. It focuses on major transportation facilities and equips students with the necessary skills for each phase of planning. Completing this course will serve as a foundation for transportation planning and policy evaluation in future professional settings. Specific Learning Objectives 1. Understanding the Transportation System Planning Process Develop problem structuring ability by analyzing the relationship between society and individuals from multiple scientific perspectives. 2. Understanding the Role and Methods of Transportation Surveys Enhance problem structuring ability by collecting necessary data and identifying key issues. 3. Understanding the Significance of Transportation Demand Forecasting Learn model estimation techniques and develop problem analysis ability to model and predict transportation phenomena. 4. Understanding the Principles of Transportation Facility Planning and Transportation Policies Build problem structuring ability by analyzing technical challenges in real-world transportation facilities. 5. Evaluating Transportation Alternatives Based on Demand Forecasting and Facility Planning Principles Foster problem analysis ability by setting value and decision-making criteria to assess various transportation options.
Class Schedule	Process of Transportation Planning and Public Consensus Building Planning and Engineering Ethics Traffic Capacity and Traffic Flow Theory Traffic Control Neighbourhood Transportation Planning Public Transportation Planning Intelligent Transportation Systems Travel Demand Management Policies Environmentally Sustainable Transport Universal Design in Transportation Transportation Survey Methods Transportation Demand Forecasting – Theoretical Framework of the Four-Step Model Transportation Demand Forecasting – Application of the Four-Step Model Transportation Demand Forecasting – Discrete Choice Models Transportation Demand Forecasting – Practical Exercises
Text/Reference Books,etc.	Required Textbooks - Shintani, Y. (2003). Urban Transport Planning (2nd Edition). Gihodo Publishing. Reference Books - Iida, Y., & Kitamura, R. (2008). Traffic Engineering. Ohmsha. - Morisugi, T. (1996). Evaluation of Urban Transport Projects. Corona Publishing. - Kaido, K. (2001). Compact City. Gakugei Publishing. - Japan Society of Civil Engineers (2002). Theory and Application of Road Traffic Demand Forecasting. Maruzen. - Kitamura, R. et al. (2002). Analysis and Modeling of Travel Behavior. Gihodo Publishing. - Japan Society of Civil Engineers (2005). Technology is People. Maruzen. Additional materials will be distributed as handouts during lectures and made available on the course website.
PC or AV used in Class,etc.	Handouts, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Stream
(More Details)	See syllabus in Japanese.
Learning techniques to be incorporated
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	Practical Exercises Case Study Search on Public Infrastructure-Related Citizen Litigation and Consensus Building Discussion on Engineering Ethics Cases Exercises in Traffic Flow Theory Exercises in Parameter Design Fieldwork on Traffic Calming and English Communication Practice Understanding the Local Public Transport Revitalization and Regeneration Law Improvement Proposals for Hiroshima TFP Review of Reference Book (Urban Structure and Transport), Mid-term Exam Preparation Review of Reference Book (Sustainable Development in Developing Cities) Understanding the Transport Barrier-Free Law Understanding the Personal Information Protection Law Review of Mathematical Planning Methods Understanding Reference Book (Aggregated Models) Understanding Reference Book (Disaggregated Models) Final Report on Transportation Demand Forecasting and Final Exam Preparation
Requirements
Grading Method	Students’ achievement of course objectives will be assessed through reports and written examinations (mid-term and final exams). The grading breakdown is as follows (total 100 points, minimum 60 points required to pass): Report (20 points) Mid-term Exam (40 points) Final Exam (40 points)
Practical Experience
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it
Message
Other	A faculty member with practical experience as an expert in government advisory committees will deliver lectures on the theory and practice of transportation planning methods.
Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes. Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching.

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