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Superblocks: rethinking cities and urban spaces for citizens (updated)

This short course will give you an introductory understanding of how superblocks are a sustainable, cost-effective and feasible solution to mobility issues in cities. Upon completion of this course, you will understand: • The concept of a superblock and where it originates• The social, economic and environmental impacts of the superblock model.• The potential opportunities and limitations …

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Street of a city with people, tram and other vehicles.

Fundamentals of Urban Mobility

This course introduces the fundamentals of urban mobility planning. Mobility choices affect all aspects of city life: from economic efficiency to social inclusion, sustainability, and quality of life. These choices shape and reshape cities in irreversible ways. Urban life is much better for everyone when we invest in mobility for all, not just car users. …

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A Brief Introduction to Micromobility

In this course, we explore how micromobility fits into the overall urban mobility landscape, what the opportunities and challenges are and how policies and operations could work together. The final module will look at the emerging trends that will influence the future of micromobility. Outcomes: you’ll… – understand what micromobility is and its impacts (positive …

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Active mobility at the heart of transport modelling

Welcome! As cities grow and expand, the needs of those who live in them also change and evolve. The way we move reflects, to a great extent, the way we live, wouldn’t you agree? In fact, this is also true about the way we do not move, and there is a lot of not-moving, especially in …

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Designing a Livable Neighbourhood: The Woonerf Concept

In this short course, you will learn what is the Woonerf, its history behind the concept, the context in which these streets work best, and what are the principles that make a street a Woonerf. We will cover the legal and design principles and will show these principles in a real-life example. The Woonerf concept …

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User Experience for Mobility and Public Space

User Experience for Mobility and Public Space This course equips urban mobility professionals with foundational knowledge to apply user experience (UX) in practice. You will learn about the relevance of a people-centered perspective in urban mobility, develop a mindset to better understand your end users- thinking across different mobility modes- and reflect on the impact …

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User Experience for Inclusive Cycling in Cities

User Experience for Inclusive Cycling in Cities This course introduces user experience (UX) as a tool for making cycling inclusive, and presents methods to rethink cycling infrastructure in terms of the end user. Learners will become versed in several user-centered methods to make cycling more accessible and inclusive. The goal is to learn about different types of everyday …

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Understanding Cycling in Europe

Understanding Cycling in Europe Why do some cities see more cycling than others? Is cycling a cultural, design, or engineering phenomenon? Using European countries as examples, this course helps city building professionals and government officials to understand the history of bicycle infrastructure, the role of the bicycle in a sustainable mobility system, and the relationship …

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Designing the Cycling City

Designing the Cycling City This five week course gives you the building blocks and basic skills required to start designing your cycling city. You will discover the best practices in bicycle infrastructure design and how to bring these elements together in your home context. The final design project invites you to present a plan that …

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