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Transit Planning for Sustainable Communities – Fall

September 14 - October 7

Transit Planning — Virtual Course

Virtual transit planning course focused on practical, hands-on skills and tools to excel in transit planning.
Ideal for new planners and experienced professionals looking to update their skill set with current concepts and workflows.

Offered over nine sessions with online facilitation and Remix software integration.
CUTA members receive discounted pricing—contact us for your member promo code.

Delivered in English. All times are Eastern Time.

Learning Outcomes

  • Grasp planning theory, supply/demand, costing.
  • Design effective networks (incl. Remix workflows).
  • Integrate land use and broader mobility.
  • Measure performance and improve service.
  • Present clear plans to varied audiences.

Program Schedule

    • Intro Sessions

      Mon, Sept 14 • 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
      Module 1a: Introduction to Transit Planning
    • Wed, Sept 16 • 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
      Module 1b: Introduction to Transit Planning (cont.)
    • Wed, Sept 16 • 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
      Online Social Night (Optional)

  • Full Course Sessions

  • Fri, Sept 18 • 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
    Module 2: Transit Demand / Service Guidelines
  • Mon, Sept 21 • 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
    Remix Software Training (Optional)
  • Mon, Sept 21 • 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
    Module 3: Transit Supply — Part 1
  • Wed, Sept 23 • 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
    Module 4: Transit Supply — Part 2 / Transit Service Planning
  • Fri, Sept 25 • 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
    Module 5: Transit Supportive Land Use Planning
  • Mon, Sept 28 • 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
    Module 6: Integrated Mobility and Transit Finance
  • Thur, Oct 1 • 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
    Module 7: Monitoring and Reporting
  • Fri, Oct 2 • 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
    Module 8: Special Topics & Preparation for Final Presentation
  • Wed, Oct 7 • 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
    Module 9: Final Presentation

 

Registration

CUTA members receive discounted pricing—contact us for your member promo code before registering.

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Course Structure

  • Module 1
    Intro to Transit Planning
    • Outcomes, supply vs. demand, costing, service design—big picture foundations.
  • Module 2
    Demand & Service Guidelines
    • Passenger types, patterns, CX, and guidelines that operationalize community goals.
  • Module 3
    Supply — Part 1
    • Capacity, modal choices, and rural service characteristics.
  • Module 4
    Supply — Part 2 & Service Planning
    • Route types, transit “algebra,” and building a network in Remix.
  • Module 5
    Transit-Supportive Land Use
    • Urban design’s role, inter-agency coordination, and site plan evaluation.
  • Module 6
    Integrated Mobility & Finance
    • CUTA toolbox, cost metrics, and the financial impact of service choices.
  • Module 7
    Monitoring & Reporting
    • KPIs, data use, and building a practical monitoring program.
  • Module 8
    Special Topics & Studio Time
    • Refine plans; sharpen facilitation and presentation skills.
  • Module 9
    Final Presentations
    • Present your network + guidelines and receive expert feedback.

Details

Venue

  • Online

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