The learning topics are grouped into seven Clusters. Each Cluster is comprised a few modules, each one covering a learning topic. You are required to study all 25 Modules in the 7 Clusters. You can access the study materials by clicking on the topic links below. When you click on a link, you will open a PDF presentation on the selected topic. You can read the presentation on your computer or print it.

The PowerPoint presentation is saved as a PDF in notes format: each page shows the slide on top half of the page and the notes at the bottom half of the page. The extensive commentary at the bottom half of the page should assist you in gaining further insight when viewing the presentation.

Each PowerPoint presentation begins with a short exercise. There is no right or wrong answer — the purpose of the exercise is to get you thinking about the topic. You should spend about five minutes on the exercise before continuing to the learning topic materials.

Cluster 1 — Introduction and Overview

Module 1 — Growing Problems of Urban Transport

Module 2 — Complexity of Urban Transport 

Module 3 — Conceptual Framework for Urban Transport

Module 4 — Integration of Land Use and Transport Planning

Cluster 2 — Methodologies

Module 1 — Factors Influencing Travel Demand

Module 2 — Introduction to Network Design

Module 3 — Public Transport Systems Integration

Cluster 3 — Governance

Module 1 — Policy Issues in Urban Transport

Module 2 — Role of Government in Public Transport

Module 3 — Institutional Arrangements for Urban Transport

Cluster 4 — Public Transport and Complementary Services

Module 1 — Choosing Rapid Transport Alternatives

Module 2 — The Role of ITS in Public Transport

Module 3 — The Importance of Communications, Marketing and Branding

Cluster 5 — Beyond Public Transport

Module 1 — Parking, Planning and Management

Module 2 — Pedestrians and Transit Oriented Development

Module 3 — The Pedestrian Environment and Non-Motorized Transport

Module 4 — Urban Freight: The New Urban Economy

Cluster 6 — Financing and PPP

Module 1 — Financing Urban Transport Investments

Module 2 — Financing Urban Transport Services

Module 3 — Contracting Urban Transport Service

Cluster 7 — Social and Environmental Issues

Module 1 — Energy Efficiency Issues

Module 2 — Environmental Issues

Module 3 — Safety Issues

Module 4 — The Socio-economic Dimensions of Urban Transport

Module 5 — Green Growth: the transport sector addressing climate change

You should complete the final assignment after reading the presentations.