TRANSPORTATION PLANNING 1

ECE 3101

B.Sc. in Civil Engineering

Year 3.1
 Course Outline:
• Introduction to transportation Engineering: Definitions, Principles and
objectives of Transportation, Role of transportation in society, economic, social,
political and environmental areas, Interdependence of Land Use and Traffic.
• Classification of transportation facilities: Land, water, air, pipeline, transport in
Kenya, elements of transportation systems.
• Evolution of transport: the railroads, water, highways and aviation, history of
transport in Kenya, emerging technologies.
• Regulation and Management of transportation facilities in Kenya:
Classification of national, rural and urban roads in Kenya, postindependence
management of roads in Kenya, road management bodies in Kenya.
 Course Outline:
• Financing of transportation facilities: Sources of funds, transportation
costs, and economic appraisal of highway schemes.
• Route location: Introduction to route location, factors affecting route
location, location process for rural, urban, recreational, bridge, etc., route
location.
• Sustainable transportation: energy demand, space requirements, non-
motorised transport system, pollution effects.
• Road safety: Road user psychological traits, the road traffic system, Haddon
Matrix, parameters affecting road safety, Accident reduction & prevention
(The 3E’s concept).
 Expected Learning Outcomes:
At the end of this course the student should be able to:
1. Identify the types and history of various transportation systems;
2. Describe the road management systems in Kenya;
3. Carry out basic economic appraisal for transportation systems
4. Describe the processes and considerations principles of route location;
5. Discuss various aspects of sustainable transport;
6. Discuss various aspects of road safety;
 Course Assessment:
• Continuous Assessment Tests (CATs) - 15%
• Regular assignments - 15%
• Final Examination - 70%
• Class Attendance - Very important
 Course References:
1. Gichaga, F. J. and Parker, N. A. (1988): Essentials of Highway
Engineering with reference to warm climates; Macmillan Publishers.
2. Kadiyali, L. R. (2013). Traffic engineering and transport planning. Khanna
publishers.
Other References:
1. Banks, J. H. (2002). Introduction to transportation engineering (Vol. 21).
New York: McGraw-Hill.
2. O’Flaherty, C. A. (Edtd) (1997): Transport Planning and Traffic
Engineering; Arnold a member of the Hodder Headline Group-London.
3. Hobbs, F. D. (1974): Traffic Planning and Engineering; Pergamon Press.
CLASSIFICATION AND MANAGEMENT OF ROADS
FACILITIES IN KENYA
 CLASSIFICATION OF ROADS IN KENYA
Roads in Kenya are classified based on their function as outlined below.
Class A – International Trunk Roads
Class B – National Trunk Roads
Class C – Primary Roads
Class D – Secondary Roads
Class E – Minor Roads
SPR - Special Purpose Roads
Class U- Unclassified Roads
 CLASSIFICATION OF ROADS IN KENYA
Class A - International Trunk Roads – Link centers of international importance,
across international boundaries and/terminate at international ports/airports.
Example?
Class B - National Trunk Roads – Link nationally important centers like county
headquarters. Example?
Class C - Primary Roads – Link regionally important centers to each other like sub-
county stations. Example?
Class D - Secondary Roads - Link locally important centres to each other, or to
more important centres or to a higher class road. Example?
Class E – Minor Roads - Any link to a minor centre. Example?
SPR - Special Purpose Roads – Roads built for special functions Example?
U - Unclassified Roads – Others streets that are not classified.
 Classification of Urban Roads
Urban roads are classified into three categories (Kenya Roads Act, 2007): -
1. Class UA – Urban Arterials – These are high capacity urban streets whose
function is to offer mobility with connectors for access. Example?
2. Class UC – Urban Collectors – This is moderate capacity road whose
function is to move traffic from Local streets to Arterial roads. Also known
as distributor roads. Example?
3. Class Urban Local – This are mostly low capacity roads within built up
areas whose main function is access. Example?
 ECE 3101 – Group Presentation Assignment 2 –
To be presented in groups on 21/10/22
Question 1: Assigned Group: Group 11
Discuss the evolution of management of Kenyan roads from post
independence to date.
Question 2: Assigned Group: Group 12
Discuss the available Road Management Authorities in Kenya. In your text
discuss the their formation and responsibilities/mandates.