School of Architecture and Civil Engineering

Bicycle Traffic Management

Bicycle Traffic Management (BVWING 2021 - 6.2.5-b) is a component in the module Verkehrssteuerung, offered within the B.Sc. VWING study programme.

Basic Information

Module:  Elective course

Effort: 1 SWS / 60 hours

Module duration: 1 semester

Recommended FS: 5th semester

Frequency: Every second semester (winter semester)

Repeatability: Twice

Teaching form: Lecture/exercise

Evidence: Written exam (90 min, 5 CP) together with the LSA control component

Content and Learning Goals

Teaching of knowledge required for the design of cycling facilities.

Learning Outcomes

The students:

  • can explain the relevance of the bicycle as a mode of transport in the context of sustainable mobility,
  • are able to evaluate basic aspects of the quality and safety of cycling,
  • can explain the relevance of stationary traffic in the context of cycling,
  • are able to compare different infrastructure measures for linking modes of transport,
  • are able to assess the importance of cycling as part of municipal mobility management, and
  • are able to critically assess the goals, measures, players and structures of cycling promotion.

Wintersemester 2023/2024

When and where

  • Weekday: Tuesday
  • Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
  • Room: HC.01.38
  • First date: 08.10.2024

Lectures

  • Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. Heather Kaths
  • M.Sc. Matthias Schaarwächter

Contact person

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