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.
"New Mobility Systems: Transforming Urban Transportation" is an innovative and comprehensive course offered by MITx that explores the cutting-edge world of emerging mobility solutions and their potential to revolutionize urban landscapes. This intermediate-level engineering course, supported by the New Urban Mobility Alliance, delves into the complexities of urban mobility challenges and opportunities, with a focus on creating more equitable, sustainable, and livable cities through the application of new mobility paradigms.
This course is ideal for professionals in transportation and urban planning, government officials, and individuals interested in learning about emerging mobility systems. It caters to those seeking to understand and contribute to the development of sustainable and equitable urban transportation solutions on a global scale.
Graduates of this course will be equipped to:
The course is structured over 8 sessions, covering:
This course offers a unique opportunity to gain insights from leading experts in the field, including interviews with entrepreneurs, city planners, community development specialists, and mobility justice advocates. By combining theoretical knowledge with real-world applications, "New Mobility Systems: Transforming Urban Transportation" prepares learners to become key players in shaping the future of urban mobility across the globe.
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Drawing on rich research experiences of over 100 researchers working on urban questions in more than 8 cities in 5 countries from across the world, this course will enable learners to imagine how they can make a difference to the future cities that will shape tomorrow’s planet. It is designed for all urban scholars who are keen to build upon the experiences of a global network to develop their own methods and frames to view, interpret and define urban changes in their local geographies and contexts.
This course is an introduction to sustainable and equitable solutions in urban mobility, and to the “living labs” model: a method of co-development among public and private actors, researchers, and civil society to accelerate innovation in climate action and sustainable urban planning and development.
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.
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