Training Materials | Conducting a diagnosis of active mobility

This training set explores several diagnosis tools applicable in cities worldwide to help understand current requirements for walking and cycling and how this information can be applied to planning efforts for improvement.

• Developed by: ITDP (Institute for Transportation and Development Policy)
• Level of Expertise: Practitioner
• Language: English
• Keywords: Walking, Cycling, Diagnosis
• Time (minimum): 1h30'

 

Description

This training set explores several diagnosis tools applicable in cities worldwide to help understand current requirements for walking and cycling and how this information can be applied to planning efforts for improvement. Walking and cycling are critical modes of transport, providing several benefits to society. To effectively improve conditions for these modes, though, planners must understand the current conditions and challenges. The training set uses several case studies to illustrate how diagnosis can help lead to more effective plans and policies that residents and leaders more widely support.

Training Objectives

• Obtain a basic understanding of the importance of diagnosing active transport as part of sustainable mobility planning
• Diagnose active transport modes using different data sources, data types, and at different scales
• Apply the results of the diagnosis to active transport planning and other urban planning efforts

Indicative agenda

1. Introduction to diagnosis of active transport
2. Diagnosis tools
3. Case studies

If you are interested in accessing this training material, please get in contact with the MobiliseYourCity Secretariat for any level of support: contact@mobiliseyourcity.net