Designing the Cycling City: Urban Mobility Planning

Modern cities face growing congestion, pollution, and public health challenges, making active transportation more critical than ever. This course equips you with the foundational knowledge to analyze, design, and advocate for cycling-friendly urban environments, drawing on proven planning principles and modern mobility trends. What you'll learn: - Understand the core socio-technical systems and history that shape successful cycling cities. - Analyze key infrastructure components, from protected bike lanes to intersection designs that prioritize safety. - Apply tactical urbanism strategies to implement low-cost, high-impact active mobility trials. - Evaluate the impact of e-bikes, cargo bikes, and shared micro-mobility on modern transit planning. - Analyze cycling data and mapping concepts to identify gaps in existing urban networks. You will start by exploring the foundational social and physical concepts of active mobility before moving into practical design principles, policy frameworks, and modern micro-mobility integration. This course is designed for aspiring urban planners, transport advocates, and sustainability enthusiasts with no prior technical background. Start reading today to help shape healthier, more livable cities.