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3.3. Transportation Engineering (TRE)

This knowledge area encompasses transportation planning, demand forecasting, economic appraisal and financing, freight and logistics, and public transit systems planning.

Knowledge Area (KA)	Core Tier1	Core Tier2
3.3.1 Transportation Planning and Economics	Elective
3.3.2 Transportation Economics and Finance	Elective
3.3.3 Freight Transportation and Logistics	Elective
3.3.4 Public Transit Systems Planning	Elective

3.3.1. TRE/Transportation Planning and Economics ↑ Back to top

Principles of transportation planning, demand forecasting, project evaluation, and economic analysis of transportation investments.
Topics:
Core

• Transportation planning process and institutional framework
• Travel demand modeling and forecasting methods
• Four-step travel demand model
• Data collection methods for transportation planning
• Economic evaluation and benefit-cost analysis
• Activity-based modeling and advanced forecasting techniques
• Multimodal transportation planning and integration
• Sustainable transportation and environmental considerations
• Public participation and stakeholder engagement
• Performance measures and system monitoring

Learning Outcomes:
Core:

1. Explain the transportation planning process and institutional relationships [Familiarity]
2. Apply travel demand forecasting methods to predict future travel patterns [Assessment]
3. Implement the four-step travel demand model for regional analysis [Usage]
4. Design data collection programs for transportation studies [Assessment]
5. Conduct benefit-cost analysis for transportation projects [Usage]
6. Utilize activity-based models for advanced travel demand analysis [Assessment]
7. Develop integrated multimodal transportation plans [Usage]
8. Incorporate sustainability principles into transportation planning [Assessment]
9. Facilitate public participation processes in transportation planning [Familiarity]
10. Establish performance measures and monitoring systems for transportation networks [Assessment]

3.3.2. TRE/Transportation Economics and Finance ↑ Back to top

Economic appraisal methods for transportation projects, infrastructure financing and public-private partnerships, and road pricing and funding mechanisms.
Topics:
Core

• Economic appraisal methods for transportation projects (NPV, IRR, benefit-cost ratio)
• Transportation infrastructure financing and public-private partnerships
• Road pricing, congestion pricing, and value capture mechanisms
• Transit subsidies and funding mechanisms

Learning Outcomes:
Core:

1. Appraise a transportation project using NPV, IRR, and benefit-cost ratio methods [Usage]
2. Describe infrastructure financing mechanisms, including public-private partnerships [Familiarity]
3. Evaluate road pricing and value capture mechanisms for a transportation corridor [Assessment]
4. Explain transit subsidy structures and funding mechanisms [Familiarity]

3.3.3. TRE/Freight Transportation and Logistics ↑ Back to top

Freight demand modeling, supply chain and logistics network design, intermodal freight terminals, and urban freight distribution.
Topics:
Core

• Freight demand modeling and commodity flow analysis
• Freight supply chain and logistics network design
• Intermodal freight terminals and transfer facilities
• Urban freight distribution and last-mile delivery

Learning Outcomes:
Core:

1. Model freight demand and commodity flows for a region [Usage]
2. Design a logistics network for freight supply chains [Usage]
3. Describe the role of intermodal freight terminals in a logistics network [Familiarity]
4. Propose urban freight distribution strategies to reduce last-mile delivery impacts [Assessment]

3.3.4. TRE/Public Transit Systems Planning ↑ Back to top

Transit route and network planning, transit mode selection and service design, fare policy and integration, and transit accessibility.
Topics:
Core

• Public transit route and network planning
• Transit mode selection (bus, BRT, light rail, metro) and service design
• Fare policy and multimodal fare integration
• Transit accessibility and first/last-mile connections

Learning Outcomes:
Core:

1. Plan a transit route and network for a given service area [Usage]
2. Select an appropriate transit mode and design its service characteristics [Assessment]
3. Describe fare policy options and multimodal fare integration approaches [Familiarity]
4. Improve transit accessibility through first/last-mile connection strategies [Usage]