Modules:

Module 1: Fundamentals of Urban Transport Systems

• Mobility trends and challenges
• Roles of city and private operators
• Equity and accessibility considerations
• Case Study: Designing a high-frequency route for underserved neighborhoods

Module 2: Bus Route Design and Coverage

• Route types: radial, circular, feeder
• Network connectivity and redundancy
• Stop spacing and terminal locations
• Case Study: Rationalizing overlapping routes to reduce redundancy

Module 3: Demand Forecasting and Timetable Planning

• Peak vs off-peak patterns
• Passenger load data
• Scheduling techniques
• Case Study: Adjusting bus frequency post-COVID ridership drop

Module 4: Operations and Resource Management

• Fleet allocation and depot management
• Crew scheduling
• Contingency planning
• Case Study: Responding to real-time delay with temporary rerouting

Module 5: Monitoring, KPIs, and Service Optimization

• Load factor, headway adherence
• Passenger feedback systems
• Cost recovery and subsidy modeling
• Case Study: Boosting performance using AVL and APC data