Sustainable Urban Transport Infrastructure Planning Training Course

Course Introduction

Sustainable urban transport infrastructure planning is a critical component of modern city development, focusing on creating efficient, inclusive, environmentally responsible, and resilient mobility systems. Rapid urbanization, population growth, increasing travel demand, congestion, air pollution, and climate change challenges require transportation professionals to adopt integrated planning approaches that balance economic development, environmental protection, and social accessibility. The Sustainable Urban Transport Infrastructure Planning Training Course provides participants with advanced knowledge and practical skills in sustainable mobility planning, urban transport systems, infrastructure development strategies, low-carbon solutions, and future-ready transportation planning methodologies.

The transformation of urban areas into connected, smart, and sustainable cities requires innovative approaches to transportation infrastructure planning and management. This course introduces participants to sustainable transport principles, urban mobility frameworks, transport demand management, public transport planning, active mobility networks, transit-oriented development, multimodal integration, climate adaptation strategies, and infrastructure investment planning. Participants will gain practical expertise in developing transportation systems that reduce emissions, improve accessibility, enhance mobility efficiency, and support long-term urban resilience.

Through practical workshops, urban mobility planning exercises, transport modelling activities, infrastructure assessment sessions, sustainability evaluation tasks, software demonstrations, case studies, and real-world city development projects, participants will develop competencies in transport planning, mobility analysis, network optimization, sustainable infrastructure design, environmental assessment, and strategic decision-making. The course emphasizes practical methodologies that improve urban mobility performance, reduce congestion, support healthier communities, enhance public transport systems, and promote sustainable city growth.

The course also explores emerging technologies transforming sustainable urban transport planning, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, digital twins, Building Information Modelling (BIM), geographic information systems (GIS), Internet of Things (IoT), smart mobility platforms, connected transport systems, autonomous vehicles, electric mobility infrastructure, real-time data analytics, and intelligent transportation systems (ITS). Participants will understand how digital technologies support evidence-based planning, improve transport efficiency, optimize infrastructure investments, and enable the development of smart and sustainable urban mobility ecosystems.

Special emphasis is placed on climate-resilient transportation planning, green infrastructure, renewable energy integration, electric vehicle charging networks, active transportation, public transport accessibility, social equity, safety improvement, carbon reduction strategies, and sustainable infrastructure governance. Participants will gain practical knowledge for designing inclusive mobility systems, managing urban transport challenges, reducing environmental impacts, and implementing sustainable transportation solutions aligned with global development objectives.

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will possess advanced competencies in sustainable urban transport planning, infrastructure strategy development, mobility management, digital transportation technologies, and climate-resilient planning approaches. These capabilities enable professionals to improve urban mobility systems, strengthen infrastructure investment decisions, support smart city initiatives, reduce transportation emissions, and successfully deliver sustainable, accessible, and future-ready urban transportation networks.

Duration

10 days

Who Should Attend

• Urban Transport Planners

• Transportation Engineers

• Civil Engineers

• Urban Planners

• Highway Engineers

• Sustainable Development Professionals

• Smart City Specialists

• Public Transport Managers

• Infrastructure Planning Consultants

• Municipal Transportation Officials

• Government Urban Development Officers

• Mobility Strategy Professionals

• Environmental Engineers

• Infrastructure Asset Managers

• Transport Project Managers

• University Engineering Lecturers

Course Objectives

• Develop advanced expertise in sustainable urban transport planning principles that improve mobility efficiency, environmental performance, accessibility, and long-term infrastructure resilience.

• Master integrated transport planning methodologies, urban mobility frameworks, and strategic approaches supporting sustainable city development.

• Strengthen competencies in multimodal transportation planning, including public transport, walking, cycling, shared mobility, and emerging transport systems.

• Gain practical knowledge of transport demand management, congestion reduction strategies, travel behaviour analysis, and mobility optimization techniques.

• Learn advanced methods for sustainable infrastructure assessment, lifecycle planning, environmental evaluation, and investment prioritization.

• Enhance capabilities in applying transport modelling, GIS analysis, digital platforms, and data-driven tools for urban mobility planning.

• Develop practical skills in transit-oriented development, smart growth strategies, and integration of transportation infrastructure with urban land use planning.

• Build expertise in integrating BIM, digital twins, artificial intelligence, machine learning, IoT systems, and smart mobility technologies into sustainable transport planning.

• Improve understanding of climate-resilient transport infrastructure, low-carbon mobility solutions, renewable energy integration, and green transportation strategies.

• Explore emerging innovations including autonomous mobility, electric transportation systems, mobility-as-a-service platforms, and intelligent urban transport networks.

• Strengthen leadership, multidisciplinary collaboration, stakeholder engagement, technical reporting, and strategic planning skills required for sustainable transport projects.

• Equip participants with practical strategies to design efficient, inclusive, and environmentally sustainable urban transportation infrastructure systems.

Course Outline

Module 1: Fundamentals of Sustainable Urban Transport Planning

• Principles and concepts of sustainable transportation systems

• Challenges affecting modern urban mobility development

• Relationship between transportation, land use, and urban growth

• International sustainable transport planning frameworks

Module 2: Urban Mobility Systems and Planning Approaches

• Components of integrated urban mobility systems

• Strategic transportation planning methodologies

• Mobility patterns and travel behaviour analysis

• Developing sustainable urban transport strategies

Module 3: Transportation Demand Management

• Principles of managing urban travel demand

• Strategies for reducing congestion and vehicle dependency

• Parking management and mobility regulation approaches

• Behavioural approaches to sustainable travel choices

Module 4: Multimodal Transport Infrastructure Planning

• Integration of different transportation modes

• Public transport, walking, and cycling network planning

• Intermodal connectivity and transfer facility design

• Creating seamless urban mobility systems

Module 5: Public Transport Planning and Optimization

• Urban transit system planning principles

• Bus rapid transit and mass transit infrastructure

• Public transport accessibility and service improvement

• Intelligent public transportation management systems

Module 6: Transit-Oriented Development Strategies

• Principles of transport-oriented urban development

• Integrating land use and transportation planning

• Compact city development approaches

• Sustainable urban growth management strategies

Module 7: Active Mobility and Complete Streets Design

• Pedestrian-friendly urban infrastructure planning

• Cycling network development strategies

• Complete streets principles and applications

• Safe and inclusive mobility design approaches

Module 8: Sustainable Transport Infrastructure Design

• Low-carbon transportation infrastructure principles

• Green infrastructure integration strategies

• Sustainable materials and construction practices

• Lifecycle assessment of transport infrastructure

Module 9: Climate Resilient Urban Transportation

• Climate change impacts on urban transport systems

• Resilient infrastructure planning approaches

• Flood, heat, and extreme weather adaptation strategies

• Climate-based transport risk assessment methods

Module 10: Smart Mobility and Digital Technologies

• Intelligent transportation systems for sustainable mobility

• Artificial intelligence applications in transport planning

• Digital twins supporting urban infrastructure management

• IoT technologies for smart mobility monitoring

Module 11: GIS and Transport Data Analytics

• GIS applications in urban transport planning

• Spatial analysis for mobility decision-making

• Transportation data collection and management

• Predictive analytics for urban mobility forecasting

Module 12: Electric Mobility and Future Transportation

• Electric vehicle infrastructure planning

• Charging network development strategies

• Integration of renewable energy into transportation

• Future trends in sustainable vehicle technologies

Module 13: Sustainable Transport Safety and Accessibility

• Road safety principles in urban mobility planning

• Accessibility planning for vulnerable populations

• Inclusive transportation infrastructure development

• Safety evaluation of sustainable mobility systems

Module 14: Transport Environmental Assessment

• Environmental impacts of urban transportation systems

• Carbon emission analysis and reduction strategies

• Air quality improvement through transport planning

• Sustainability performance evaluation methods

Module 15: Emerging Trends in Sustainable Urban Mobility

• Autonomous vehicles and future urban transport systems

• Mobility-as-a-Service platforms and applications

• Smart city transportation ecosystems

• Artificial intelligence-driven mobility optimization

Module 16: Practical Sustainable Transport Planning Workshop

• Development of sustainable urban mobility plans

• Transport infrastructure assessment using case studies

• Mobility strategy development and evaluation exercises

• Final project presentation with technical review and recommendations

Training Approach

This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: training@upskilldevelopment.com Tel: +254 721 331 808

Training Venue 

The training will be held at our Upskill Training Centre. We also offer training for a group (at a discount of 10% to 50%) at requested location all over the world. The Onsite course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, buffet lunch, airport transfers, Upskill gift package, and guided tour.

Visa application, travel expenses, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant

Certification

Participants will be issued with Upskill certificate upon completion of this course.

Airport Pickup and Accommodation

Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: training@upskilldevelopment.com, +254 721 331 808

Terms of Payment:

Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties’ payment of the course fee should be done 3 working days before commencement of the training so as to enable us to prepare better.