The Introduction to Mobility course It offers you a unique opportunity to enter a booming sector with growing demand for skilled workers. In a world where sustainability and efficiency are key, understanding sustainable urban mobility has become essential. This course, designed to be accessible and flexible, will enable you to gain an understanding of the basic concepts of urban mobility, the current regulatory framework, and the development of Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans (SUMPs) and Commuter Transport Plans (CTPs). You will learn how to to identify and analyse current trends in mobility, as well as proposing innovative solutions to address contemporary challenges. With the online format, you can take part from anywhere, tailoring your learning to your own pace and needs. Join this course and get ready to be part of the shift towards more sustainable and efficient cities.
Introduction to Mobility
Architecture, construction and urban planning
40 hours
Introduction
Objectives
- To understand the basic concepts of sustainable urban mobility.
- Identify the regulatory framework relating to mobility.
- To analyse the benefits of sustainable urban mobility plans.
- Assess the importance of transport schemes for workers.
- Distinguish between different types of sustainable urban mobility.
- Apply sustainable criteria when designing transport plans.
- To recognise the relationship between regulation and transport planning.
Table of Contents
TEACHING UNIT 1. BASIC CONCEPTS IN SUSTAINABLE URBAN MOBILITY
An Introduction to the Basics of Mobility
Economic aspects of mobility
Social aspects of mobility
Functional aspects of mobility: the development and implementation of mobility measures
The need for sustainable mobility plans
TEACHING UNIT 2. REGULATORY FRAMEWORK
The global shift towards sustainable mobility
Multilateral organisations and the development of mobility
The United States and its environmental policy
The European Union and the urban mobility directives
Spain and the development of urban mobility
TEACHING UNIT 3. BASIC CONCEPTS IN SUSTAINABLE URBAN MOBILITY
Asia, Africa and urban transport policies
Mobility policies in Latin America
The United States, Canada and urban mobility
Europe and sustainable mobility initiatives
Spain and the development of sustainable mobility through specific case studies
TEACHING UNIT 4. SUSTAINABLE URBAN MOBILITY PLANS (SUMPs) AND WORKER TRANSPORT PLANS (WTPs)
Basic concepts of PMUS
Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans (SUMPs) II: Phases
Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans (SUMPs) III: Foundations for mobility planning. Measures
PTT Basics
PPT: Development of the plan