Transportation Planning & Design

1. Training Introduction

Transportation planning and design are fundamental to developing efficient, sustainable, and safe transport networks. This course provides participants with the knowledge and practical skills to design, plan, and optimize transportation systems, including roads, urban mobility solutions, and multimodal networks.

Participants will explore planning methodologies, traffic engineering, sustainability considerations, and modern technologies used in transport design.

 

2. Training Objective

• To equip participants with the ability to plan and design effective transportation systems.
• To develop skills in traffic analysis, network optimization, and urban transport planning.
• To introduce sustainable transport strategies and smart mobility solutions.
• To provide knowledge of transport modeling, simulation, and digital tools for planning.
• To prepare professionals for strategic roles in transportation planning and design projects.

 

3. Targeted Group

• Transportation planners and engineers
• Urban mobility and public transport professionals
• Infrastructure and civil engineering professionals
• Logistics and supply chain planners
• Government agencies and transport policy makers
• Consultants and project managers in transport and urban planning

 

4. Course Duration

• Total Duration: 2 weeks
• Sessions: 4 sessions per week
• Session Duration: 2.5 hours per session
• Total Contact Hours: 40 hours

 

5. Training Methodology

• Instructor-led interactive lectures (onsite or virtual)
• Case studies of real-world transport planning projects
• Hands-on workshops using traffic simulation and transport design software
• Scenario-based exercises and group problem-solving
• Continuous assessment through quizzes, assignments, and practical exercises
• Discussions on sustainable, smart, and multimodal transport systems

 

6. Course Content

Module 1: Introduction to Transportation Planning & Design

• Overview of transportation systems and planning principles
• Roles and responsibilities of transportation planners and designers
• Trends, challenges, and innovations in transport planning

Module 2: Traffic Engineering and Flow Analysis

• Traffic flow theory and vehicle-pedestrian interactions
• Traffic demand forecasting and capacity analysis
• Intersection and road network design principles

Module 3: Urban Mobility and Public Transport Planning

• Planning for buses, light rail, and other public transport systems
• Transit-oriented development (TOD) and accessibility analysis
• Integration of multimodal transport solutions

Module 4: Road Network and Infrastructure Design

• Geometric design of roads, highways, and interchanges
• Pavement design and transport infrastructure standards
• Safety, signage, and road marking considerations

Module 5: Sustainable Transport Planning

• Green transport strategies and low-emission mobility
• Non-motorized transport planning (walking, cycling)
• Environmental impact assessment for transport projects

Module 6: Transport Modeling and Simulation

• Traffic and transport modeling tools and techniques
• Simulation of traffic flows and scenario analysis
• Decision-making using data-driven models

Module 7: Smart Transport and Digital Solutions

• Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) and smart mobility solutions
• GPS, IoT, and AI applications in transport planning
• Digital twins and predictive analytics for transport systems

Module 8: Strategic Planning, Project Management, and Policy

• Transport policy frameworks and regulations
• Project management for transportation planning initiatives
• Strategic planning for sustainable and efficient transport networks

 

7. Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the principles and best practices in transportation planning and design.
• Apply traffic engineering and transport modeling techniques to real-world scenarios.
• Design road networks, urban mobility systems, and multimodal transport solutions.
• Integrate sustainability, safety, and smart technologies into transport planning.
• Develop strategic transport plans aligned with policy and operational objectives.
• Use digital tools for simulation, optimization, and predictive analysis in transportation.

 

8. Certificate of Completion

Participants who successfully complete the program will receive a Certificate of Completion from FOTADE Training, Research and Resource Development Centre, including:

• Participant name and organization
• Duration and modules completed
• Skills and competencies acquired
• FOTADE official seal and signature