Urban Transportation: Planning, Capacity, and Public Transit

Modern cities face complex challenges in moving people and goods efficiently while ensuring safety and environmental sustainability. This course provides a foundational understanding of transportation infrastructure, equipping you with the knowledge to analyze current systems and propose practical improvements for future urban mobility. What you'll learn: * Understand the structure and purpose of street and road networks and their role in urban development. * Analyze intersection design, traffic flow, and fundamental methods for calculating network capacity. * Plan efficient routes and operational strategies for urban passenger transit systems. * Evaluate current best practices for integrating sustainable mobility and pedestrian-focused infrastructure. * Configure basic models for infrastructure financing and managing long-term transport development projects. We begin with key terminology and foundational concepts of urban infrastructure before moving into practical analysis techniques for traffic flow, capacity modeling, and strategic development management. This course is perfect for beginners in urban planning, civil engineering, public policy, or anyone seeking a comprehensive introduction to how city transportation systems are structured and managed. No prior knowledge of engineering or planning is required. Start reading today and build your expertise in creating better urban mobility solutions.