Diploma in Non-Motorized Transportation Systems
This free online course covers planning and design principles of facilities for non-motorized transportation services.
Description
This free online course introduces you to the need for non-motorized transportation (NMT) systems in urban areas and looks at the various sustainable forms of transportation – especially walking and cycling - and their impact on the environment. Next, the process of planning the different scales of NMT infrastructure and the estimation of the demand for NMT systems through various primary and secondary data sources will be explained. You will study the integration of NMT strategies with other transport plans and the process of developing incentives for private stakeholders to invest in NMT infrastructure, as well as establishing budget allocations for NMT rehabilitation and maintenance. This includes various methods for selecting the best interventions based on cost and economic analyses. Next, the different characteristics for each type of NMT with respect to its variation in size and dimension, and the hindrance of pedestrian speed based on individual characteristics and built environment, are also explained. You will be taken through the various models that are used to establish pedestrian flow and the significance of linear regression analysis in establishing statistical relationships, including the process of determining the goodness of fit of the actual data.
The course goes on to explain the different types of crossing facilities and the factors to be considered when designing pedestrian facilities. Learn about flow parameters and the process of estimating critical pedestrian gaps using Raff’s method. The process of estimating the pedestrian level of service (PLOS) for sidewalks and crosswalks at a signalized intersection is also explained, including the estimation of PLOS based on the effectiveness of the flow rate as well as the users’ response. You will get familiar with the method of developing a PLOS for the various linked intersections along urban streets, and the association of the crossing difficulty with delay in crossing the road, as well as the midblock, is also explained. This will include the association of the facility PLOS with the length of the weighted PLOS segment score and the average space per pedestrian. Various guiding and supporting principles involved in designing the facilities for NMT systems in urban areas are then described.
Finally, the design guidelines for pedestrian facilities as per the Indian Road Congress (IRC) and the process of designing such facilities in urban areas to ensure seamless access for pedestrians will be analyzed. This includes the process of deciding the width and capacity of the sidewalks and the principles associated with the design of crosswalks, mid-blocks and kerb-ramps in urban areas. Then, the process of designing different cycling infrastructure for the various hierarchy of routes in urban areas, and the significance of intersection sight distance in ascertaining the safety of cyclists, are highlighted. Lastly, the role of parking in retaining cycling as an attractive mode of transport and the factors to be considered while designing the crossings for the specially-abled persons are explained. On completion of this course, you will be able to understand the complex planning and design characteristics of non-motorized transportation systems in urban areas. Those involved in civil engineering, transportation engineering and urban planning will find this free online diploma to be a useful extension of their knowledge. Sign up for this course now and you can start studying today.
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Planning of Non-Motorized Transportation Systems
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Planning of Non-Motorized Transportation Systems – Learning Outcomes
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Introduction to NMT Systems
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Assessing the Existing Scenario of NMTS
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Data Collection and Analysis in NMT Planning
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Complementarity and Selection of Interventions
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Alternative Selection Through Economic and Financial Analysis
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Planning of Non-Motorized Transportation Systems – Lesson Summary
Pedestrian Characteristics and Flow Models
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Pedestrian Characteristics and Flow Models – Learning Outcomes
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Characteristics of Non-Motorized Transportation
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Pedestrian Data Collection and Flow Characteristics
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Pedestrian Flow Models
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Pedestrian Flow Characteristics on Facilities
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Pedestrian Level of Service Based on Flow Models
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Pedestrian Characteristics and Flow Models – Lesson Summary
First Course Assessment
Pedestrian and Bicycle Level of Services
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Pedestrian and Bicycle Level of Services – Learning Outcomes
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Quantitative and Qualitative Pedestrian Levels of Services
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HCM Methodology for PLOS Intersection and Links
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HCM Methodology for PLOS Segment and Facility
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Bicycle Facilities and Level of Service
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BLOS and Bicycle Compatibility Index
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Pedestrian and Bicycle Level of Services – Lesson Summary
Design Guidelines for Pedestrian and Cycling Facilities
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Design Guidelines for Pedestrian and Cycling Facilities – Learning Outcomes
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NMT Design Principles
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Design of Pedestrian Infrastructure
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Design of Pedestrian Crossing
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Design of Cycling Infrastructure
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Intersection Sight Distance and Supporting Elements
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Design Guidelines for Pedestrian and Cycling Facilities – Lesson Summary
Second Course Assessment
Course assessment
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Outline the definition and the need for non-motorized transportation systems
- Identify the key steps involved in the planning process of NMT services
- Recognize the various forms of sustainable transportation
- Outline the basic characteristics of pedestrians and cyclists
- Identify the factors that affect the speed of pedestrians
- Discuss the factors to be considered while designing pedestrian facilities
- Explain the process of developing PLOS measures based on the flow models
- Identify the various facilities associated with bicycles
- Describe the process of measuring the level of services of bicycles
- Outline the various design principles of NMT systems
- Discuss the principles involved in the designing of pedestrian crossings
- Identify the factors associated with the design of cycling infrastructure
Certification
All Alison courses are free to enrol, study and complete. To successfully complete this Diploma course and become an Alison Graduate, you need to achieve 80% or higher in each course assessment. Once you have completed this Diploma course, you have the option to acquire an official Diploma, which is a great way to share your achievement with the world. Your Alison Diploma is:
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