You might think you know what public transport is, but do you really?
This course offers a detailed exploration of public transport systems, starting with defining what public transport is and why this is important.
You will learn to assess the success of transport systems with the help of experts in the field, such as Alexandra Reinagl, the CEO of Wiener Linien, Vienna.
This course covers strategies for enhancing service speed, improving ease of use, and expanding transit networks. It also helps to break down the complexities of funding, ownership, and coordination. By the end, you will have a deeper understanding of how to evaluate and improve public transport to better serve communities.
- Understand the fundamentals of urban public transport.
- Critically analyse essential public transport policy and planning concepts.
- Apply insights to real-world public transport challenges and decision-making.
- Assess the role and impact of public transport within urban mobility systems.
This course is recoommended for beginners, urban planners, transport policy makers, public transport managers, and anyone interested in transportation solutions.
Modules
4 modules
Recommended schedule
3 days
Total length
4 hours
Instructor
Paul Barter
Dr Paul Barter is a consultant, researcher, trainer, writer and podcaster best known for his parking policy expertise. Paul also has research, policy and training strengths on international comparisons of urban transport, travel demand management and public transport regulation. He has provided insight to various metropolitan governments as a consultant to international organizations such as the World Bank, WRI, ITDP and GIZ. Since 2000, Paul has taught at the National University of Singapore (NUS), mostly in the LKY School of Public Policy as an Assistant Professor and, since 2012, as an Adjunct Associate Professor.
Free & Paid options
You can access and participate in the course for free. If you want to earn a certificate upon completion, you can purchase it. The certificate will be accessible only once the course is successfully completed. Read more here.
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This course is essential for understanding the complexity and significance of public transportation services. It's impressive how such a challenging topic, like financial sustainability in public transport, has been clearly explained. Congratulations!