Course description
This course aims to bridge the knowledge gap between the dynamic on-the-ground reality brought on by technology innovation, academic content, and practice needed to respond systemically and more equitably to global urban challenges through new mobility disruptions. The course material is designed to have a global impact by taking advantage of an established network of academic partners and practitioners, each bringing relevant expertise and representing distinct empirical settings. The international nature of this course will allow you to gain multiple social perspectives and familiarity with transportation challenges and solutions from different parts of the world.
What will i learn?
- You will learn definitions and concepts related to new mobility
- You will be able to critically evaluate new mobility disruptions
- You will gain knowledge about land use development, urban economics, and transportation pricing
- You will be able to differentiate between different business models and how to approach technology and data for new mobility
- You will gain knowledge about how human psychology can be used to change travel behavior through behavioral economics
- You will be able to inspect, evaluate, and identify transportation equity in a variety of global settings
Requirements
- Associated skills:Business Modeling, Land Use, Community Development, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Urban Planning
Frequently asked question
Urban mobility is all of the movements of both people and goods that occur in a city via public or private transportation. Congestion in cities leads to air and noise pollution, risking public health and reducing overall quality of life. Through effective urban mobility planning unnecessary traffic and congestion could be avoided.
