Urban Transit Systems: Planning and Design
Master the principles of urban transit systems and their impact on city livability through comprehensive analysis of transportation modes and policies.
Master the principles of urban transit systems and their impact on city livability through comprehensive analysis of transportation modes and policies.
This comprehensive course explores the fundamentals of urban transit systems and their crucial role in creating livable cities. Led by Dr. Vukan R. Vuchic, an expert in transportation systems engineering, students will analyze various transit modes, from buses to rail systems, examining their technical characteristics and operational efficiency. The course covers transit system planning, infrastructure development, scheduling, financing, and policy implementation. Through comparative studies of different cities, learners will understand how to achieve optimal intermodal transportation balance and create people-friendly urban environments. Designed for transportation professionals and urban planning enthusiasts, this course provides practical insights into creating sustainable urban transit solutions.
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What you'll learn
Understand technical and operational characteristics of transit systems comprehensively
Master efficient operations of various bus and rail transit modes
Analyze the impact of different transit modes on city livability
Develop policies for balancing transit, cars, and pedestrian mobility
Implement transit planning and mode selection strategies
Optimize transit system scheduling and performance metrics
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There are 8 modules in this course
This comprehensive course explores urban transit systems and their vital role in creating livable cities. Students learn about various transportation modes, from buses to rail systems, and their optimal integration into urban environments. The curriculum covers transit system planning, infrastructure development, operations management, and policy implementation. Topics include technical aspects of different transit modes, system scheduling, fare structures, financing methods, and strategies for creating balanced transportation networks. The course emphasizes practical applications through real-world case studies from various cities, demonstrating how effective transit systems contribute to urban livability.
Cities and Transportation: Evolution of Transport Modes
Module 1
Highway Transit: Buses, Trolleybuses, BRT/BHLS and Paratransit
Module 2
Rail Transit: Tramways/Streetcars, LRT, Metro, Regional Rail
Module 3
Rail Transit Infrastructure, Operations and Roles
Module 4
Rail Transit Network, Scheduling and Performance
Module 5
Fares, Financing, Ownership and Regulation
Module 6
Transit Planning, Mode Selection and Design
Module 7
Transportation for Livable Cities: Policies and Implementation Measures
Module 8
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Pioneer in Urban Transportation Systems and Transit Engineering
Vukan R. Vuchic, born in Belgrade in 1935, has established himself as a leading authority in transportation systems engineering through his distinguished career at the University of Pennsylvania. After immigrating to the United States in 1961, he earned his Ph.D. from UC Berkeley in 1966 and founded Penn's Transportation Systems Engineering program in 1967. As UPS Foundation Professor of Transportation Engineering, he has shaped urban transit development globally through research, consulting, and education. His influential "Transit Trilogy" of books represents the most comprehensive work on urban transit systems and their impact on city livability. Vuchic has consulted for major cities worldwide including Belgrade, Beijing, Lima, Naples, Perth, Philadelphia, Rome, and Singapore, as well as transit agencies like BART, WMATA, and Moscow Metro
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