Course Modules

Module 1: Introduction to Urban Transport Systems and Planning

• Urbanization and transport: global trends and challenges

• Components of an urban transport system

• Role of national and local governments

• Link between land use and urban mobility

• Exercise: Map out key transport challenges in a selected urban center

Module 2: Sustainable Urban Mobility Planning (SUMPs)

• Key elements and benefits of SUMPs

• SUMP development process and stakeholder involvement

• Integration with city development strategies

• Monitoring progress and performance indicators

• Case Study: Review and critique a sample city’s SUMP document

Module 3: Urban Mobility Demand Forecasting

• Techniques for demand analysis and travel surveys

• Transport modeling for cities: 4-step model and alternatives

• GIS for urban mobility data visualization

• Forecasting scenarios for peak travel and congestion

• Practical Exercise: Develop a demand model using urban census data

Module 4: Public and Non-Motorized Transport Planning

• Design of bus, BRT, metro, and LRT systems

• Bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure planning

• Intermodal and last-mile connectivity

• Universal accessibility in urban transport

• Group Work: Propose an integrated public transport and NMT strategy

Module 5: Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) and Smart Cities

• Overview of ITS components and architecture

• Urban traffic control systems and adaptive signal control

• Smart ticketing, real-time passenger info, and AVL

• Data analytics and IoT in transport management

• Simulation: Plan an ITS deployment strategy for a growing city

Module 6: Traffic Management and Road Safety in Urban Areas

• Urban road classification and control strategies

• Speed management, signalization, and intersection design

• Black spot analysis and crash prevention

• Enforcement, education, and engineering (“3 Es”)

• Case Study: Audit and redesign an urban intersection for safety

Module 7: Climate Resilience and Low-Carbon Urban Transport

• Greenhouse gas emissions from urban mobility

• Climate adaptation strategies for transport infrastructure

• E-mobility integration: EVs, charging networks, fleet conversion

• Financing green transport projects

• Exercise: Create a climate action plan for a municipal transport agency

Module 8: Mobility Management and Behavior Change

• Concept and tools of mobility management

• Car-free zones, park-and-ride, and travel plans

• Incentives, nudging, and TDM (Travel Demand Management)

• Public participation and mobility campaigns

• Practical: Design a behavior change strategy to reduce car use in a CBD

Module 9: Urban Freight and Logistics Management

• Freight flows and urban supply chains

• Last-mile delivery, consolidation centers, and time-based access

• Noise, emissions, and congestion impacts

• Freight data collection and regulation

• Exercise: Propose a freight management plan for a central business district

Module 10: Financing, Governance, and Institutional Coordination

• Governance structures for urban transport

• Stakeholder roles: national, local, PPPs, communities

• Funding and financing mechanisms for urban mobility projects

• Legal and regulatory reforms

• Final Exercise: Present a comprehensive urban transport improvement plan with governance and financing model