There are no specific prerequisites for this course.

In this course, we will examine how to implement a sustainable transportation system, emphasizing the need for long-term thinking in the constantly evolving field of transportation. We will study strategies and tactics that governments use to transition the existing transportation systems towards sustainability and the challenges encountered in this long-term process.

Several case studies from cities around the world will be presented to illustrate different approaches and identify common elements in their strategies. In addition, it will be highlighted how the implementation of the adopted strategies can be improved such that the potential of transformative change can be maximized. Students will be encouraged to think critically about the use of new technologies, such as artificial intelligence, in developing sustainable solutions, emphasizing the importance of careful evaluation of these technologies.

This course will provide a well-supported theoretical foundation, equipping students with the knowledge necessary to effectively engage with and apply sustainable strategies in real-world scenarios. Furthermore, it aims to empower students to independently and critically assess and develop sustainable approaches. This ensures they acquire the skills essential for strategic thinking and effective problem-solving, which are crucial for creating transformative changes in transportation.

The majority of your learning will be done through self-study, based on the course material that is made available online. You will have access to a range of useful online learning materials such as online lectures, reading materials, as well as access to thousands of e-books, online journals and other resources via our online university library. Approximately mid-semester, an online interactive Question and Answer session will be organised, where students can meet the course lecturer and fellow students online and have the opportunity to go deeper into the course material.

All evaluations will be done online, whether by submission of assignments or by taking written or oral exams online, or a combination of assignments and exams. Written exams will be done with online proctoring (exam supervision) to retain the integrity of a supervised exam, while providing the flexibility of an online platform. For the online exams, distance learning students should ensure to have a laptop/pc with a working webcam and microphone, a charged mobile device (phone/tablet) and a stable internet connection (minimum upload speed of 1.5 MB/second), as well as a quiet, secluded room to take the exam in.