Course Modules 

Module 1: Fundamentals of Transportation Infrastructure Planning

• Types and functions of transport infrastructure

• Urban vs. rural transport needs

• Key principles of infrastructure development

• Planning frameworks and decision-making processes

• Introduction to transport planning models

Module 2: Multimodal and Integrated Transport Systems

• Road, rail, air, and maritime transport systems

• Intermodal connectivity and terminal design

• Strategic network planning and optimization

• Benefits and challenges of multimodal approaches

• Case studies in intermodal infrastructure

Module 3: Urban Mobility and Public Transport Planning

• Mass transit systems (BRT, metro, LRT)

• Non-motorized transport planning

• First- and last-mile connectivity

• Transport equity and access for vulnerable groups

• Urban mobility indicators and targets

Module 4: Freight Transport and Logistics Infrastructure

• Freight corridors and logistics hubs

• Warehouse location and terminal planning

• Freight demand forecasting

• Urban freight and last-mile delivery

• Role of logistics in economic competitiveness

Module 5: Sustainable and Smart Transport Solutions

• Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS)

• EV infrastructure and green logistics

• Transport emissions reduction strategies

• Data-driven transport planning

• Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) models

Module 6: Transport Policy, Regulation, and Governance

• National and regional transport policies

• Institutional roles and regulatory frameworks

• PPPs in transport infrastructure

• Policy instruments for modal shift and sustainability

• Coordination across sectors and levels of government

Module 7: Infrastructure Investment Planning and Financing

• Cost-benefit analysis and investment appraisal

• Lifecycle costing in transport projects

• Sources of finance (public, private, blended)

• Prioritization and budgeting tools

• Monitoring financial performance of projects

Module 8: Environmental and Social Considerations

• Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs)

• Land acquisition and resettlement

• Climate risk screening in transport projects

• Community engagement and stakeholder management

• Safeguards compliance (e.g. World Bank, AfDB)

Module 9: Tools and Technologies for Transport Planning

• Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for transport

• Transport modeling software (e.g. PTV Visum, TransCAD)

• Simulation and visualization tools

• Real-time traffic and logistics tracking

• Data collection and transport surveys

Module 10: Transport Planning Case Studies and Action Plans

• National transport master plans

• Urban mobility strategies

• Freight and logistics infrastructure development

• Group exercise: preparing a transportation infrastructure improvement plan

• Review, feedback, and certification