Course Modules

Module 1: Introduction to NMT and Sustainable Urban Mobility

• Role of NMT in transport systems

• Global trends and policy frameworks (SDGs, Paris Agreement)

• Health, environmental, and social benefits of NMT

• Understanding user needs and urban context

Module 2: NMT Infrastructure Planning and Policy Integration

• Data collection and demand assessment

• Integrating NMT into masterplans and mobility strategies

• Stakeholder roles and public participation

• Land use and transport integration

Module 3: Design Standards for Walking and Cycling Facilities

• Design principles for sidewalks, cycle tracks, crossings

• Universal accessibility and inclusive design

• Safety features and conflict resolution with motorized modes

• Design tools and reference manuals (e.g., NACTO, ITDP)

Module 4: Implementation Strategies and Financing

• Phasing and pilot project implementation

• Costing and budgeting

• Public-private partnerships and donor support

• Institutional coordination and capacity building

Module 5: Monitoring, Evaluation, and Case Studies

• Performance indicators for NMT projects

• Data collection and analysis for monitoring

• Lessons from successful global and local NMT implementations

• Group Exercise: Design a complete NMT corridor plan for an urban area