Sustainable Urban Engineering

TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING APPLICATION

Dr. Anabel A. Abuzo, Associate Professor

Civil Engineering Department- Xavier University-Ateneo de Cagayan
T R A N S P O R TAT I O N A N D I T S S Y S T E M S
Transportation systems are service facilities …lifelines.
CLIMATE CHANGE AND IMPACTS
• CLIMATE CHANGE refers to the
change in the state of the of the
climate that can be identified by
changes in the mean and or
variability of its properties, and
that persist for an extended period.

• IMPACTS refer to the effects of

climate change on the natural and
human systems.
LAND USE CONTRIBUTION TO CLIMATE CHANGE

Urbanization, Urban Sprawl

Land Degradation, Land
Conversion:
Land Pollution
Water Pollution

Air Pollution
MOTORIZATION
TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
 ROLE OF TRANSPORTATION IN CLIMATE CHANGE
C O N T R I B U T I O N T O C L I M AT E C H A N G E I M PA C T O F C L I M AT E C H A N G E

C O N T R I B U T I O N T O C L I M AT E C H A N G E I M PA C T O F C L I M AT E C H A N G E
 TRANSPORTATION SECTOR?
• Transportation: Access and Mobility
• What is transported?
Goods/Product, Services/Information and People
• What is the mode?
Air, Land and Water Transport
• What is its subsequent category?
Physical Infrastructure: railways, roads, ships and airplanes
- as DEVELOPMENT advances- population INCREASES- greater DEMAND for
MOBILITY - ACCESS requirement increases = SUPPLY (TRANSPORTATION)
- SUPPLY - TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES that advances to become the
TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS
- Transportation Demand and Supply= ECONOMICS
 OUR RESPONSE TO CLIMATE CHANGE
Urban Sustainable Development
"Sustainable development is
development that meets the needs of
the present without compromising the
ability of future generations to meet
their own needs.”
-Brundtland Commission

Commitment to SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

alongside CLIMATE CHANGE…
Adaptation and Mitigation initiatives .
CLIMATE CHANGE AND
ADAPTATION APPLICATIONS…
FRAMEWORK FOR ADAPTATION…
TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
DO NOTHING SCANARIO

MITIGATE: SUSTAINABLE URBAN ENVIRONMENT

TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
DO NOTHING SCENARIO

MITIGATE: SUSTAINABLE URBAN ENVIRONMENT

CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION FOR TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS
implies making the systems:
✓ optimally suited to operate SAFELY;
✓ experience MINIMAL interruptions and losses
✓ designed and modified for LONG TERM APPLICATION

CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION PLAN

should be a balance between…

technical adaptation options benefits to the community

and their cost (i.e. risk reduction)
CLIMATE CHANGE HAZARDS: TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS
CLIMATE CHANGE HAZARDS: TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS
URBAN TRANSPORT MANAGERS
Criteria 1: meet the challenges of climate change in …
✓ long-term mean trends (normal) scenario
✓ short-term extremes (abnormal) scenario
Criteria 2: meet the challenges of transportation requirement…
✓ reliable
✓ accessible
✓ affordable
✓ cost-effective
✓ equitable
✓ environmentally sound
Criteria 3: mainstreaming adaptation in ….
✓ the existing transportation assets and the planned investment
ADAPTATION MEASURES
https://ops.fhwa.dot.gov/publications/fhwahop15025/cc_pres_techstaf/index.htm
SMART TRANSPORTATION
INTELLIGENT TRANSPORT SYSTEMS https://www.aindralabs.com/what-is-intelligent-transportation-system-its-applications-and-examples/

Boukerche, A.F., & Coutinho, R.W. (2019). Crowd Management: The Overlooked Component of Smart Transportation
Source: https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/16/6/879 Systems. IEEE Communications Magazine, 57, 48-53.
INTELLIGENT TRANSPORT SYSTEMS (ITS)
GONDOLA TRANSIT SYSTEMS (GTS)

https://connectclick.co.uk/emirates-air-line-cable-car-in-london/
 MAGNETIC LEVITATION TRAIN (MAGLEV)

M a g n e t i c L e v i t a t i o n . A magnetic force lifts and propels the train using a minimal amount of energy compared to
diesel-powered or electric-powered trains; helping to free congested roads, reduce air pollution, and reduce accidents.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/apr/21/japans-maglev-train-notches-up-new-world-speed-record-in-test-run
SHARED MOBILITY APPLICATION
https://www.oregonlive.com/sponsor-content/?scid=128032&prx_t=2XYDA-DMcATQ4PA&ntv_fr
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_emission_standards
CLIMATE CHANGE AND
MITIGATION APPLICATIONS…
refers to implementing policies
to reduce greenhouse gas
MITIGATION
emissions and enhance sinks
(IPCC, 2007)

EFFECTIVE RESPONSE
to climate change requires that
TRANSPORTATION PLANS
consider MITIGATION measures
and establish a PROCESS by
which climate change can be
integrated into LONG-TERM
TRANSPORTATION PLANNING
application.
MITIGATION : URBAN BUILT ENVIRONMENT
MITIGATION : URBAN BUILT ENVIRONMENT
MITIGATION : URBAN BUILT ENVIRONMENT
MITIGATION : URBAN BUILT ENVIRONMENT
MITIGATION: GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS
STRATEGIES : REDUCE THE TRANSPORT
CARBON FOOTPRINT OF THE URBAN
ENVIRONMENT
 MITIGATION: GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS
STRATEGIES: REDUCE THE TRANSPORT CARBON FOOTPRINT OF THE URBAN ENVIRONMENT
(1) MITIGATION MEASURES: TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS
TRAVEL DEMAND MANAGEMENT
TRAVEL DEMAND MODEL

Trip Generation

Trip Distribution

Modal Split

Route Assignment

URBAN TRANSPORTATION MASTER PLAN

MITIGATION MEASURES: TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS
❑Programs for ride-sharing
❑Promote flex-time for work schedules
❑Provide travel information tools
❑Promote active mode: walk and bike
❑Provide clean-and-green public transits
❑Provide smart and resilient facilities
❑Promote road-space rationing
❑Promote non-motorized transport
❑Programs for Eco-driving
❑Provide green-vehicle-programs and
subsidies for operators and providers
(2) MITIGATION MEASURES: ENGINE TECHNOLOGIES
MITIGATION MEASURES: ENGINE TECHNOLOGIES
(3) MITIGATION MEASURES: BIOFUEL PROMOTION
(4) MITIGATION MEASURES: ECO-DRIVING PROMOTION
(5) MITIGATION MEASURES: GREEN VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY
SOLAR TRICYCLES,
BAGUIO CITY
SOLAR BUSES,
BAGUIO CITY
ELECTRIC & HYBRID VEHICLE
(6) BUS RAIL TRANSIT APPLICATION
(7) GONDOLA TRANSIT APPLICATION
(8) RIVER TRANSIT APPLICATION
(9) WALKWAYS & BIKEWAYS APPLICATION
(10) RESILIENT ROADWAYS APPLICATION
(11)SHOTENGAI: WALKABLE MARKET APPLICATION
(12) GOVERNANCE: PHILIPPINES AMBISYON NATIN 2040
NEDA Survey
N=10,000 respondents
Ages: 15 to 50

Objective:
aims to map out a bigger
picture of Filipinos'
aspirations and to develop a
long-term vision for the
Philippines

Results:
79.0% aspire for a simple life
16.9% aspire for affluent life
03.9% aspire for rich life
PHILIPPINE PROFILE

Source:
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PHILIPPINE PROFILE

Source:
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❖ MinDA: Mindanao Railway Project
❖ DoTR and LTFRB: LPTRP-PUV Modernization
❖ NEDA: Metro Cagayan De Oro
❖ RTA: Traffic Regulation and Policies
❖ CPDO and CHUD: Land Use Plan and Housing
❖ OBO: Building Code & Green Building
❖ DRRMO: Disaster Resiliency Plan
❖ LGU: CdeO TMB AND TMP
❖ Develop and Promote PPP opportunities
❖ Mobility Plan: technology and mobility models