Sustainable Transportation Systems

Sustainable Transportation Systems

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This course is highly valuable for transportation engineers, urban planners, civil engineers, environmental professionals, and policymakers who want to develop sustainable mobility solutions for growing cities and regions. Traditional transportation planning approaches often focus on capacity expansion, whereas this course emphasizes efficiency, environmental protection, and social well-being.

By enrolling in this course, learners will:

Gain a holistic understanding of sustainable mobility
Learn to evaluate transportation systems using environmental and social indicators
Develop skills in multimodal and integrated transport planning
Understand the role of technology and policy in reducing emissions
Enhance career prospects in urban transport planning, sustainability consulting, smart cities, and public agencies

The course also supports preparation for higher studies, research, and interdisciplinary projects in transportation and sustainability.

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Sustainable Transportation Systems

60 Lectures

2010 min

Lec 01: Introduction to Transportation Systems-I
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24 min
Lec 02: Introduction to Transportation Systems-II
26 min
Lec 03: Concept of Sustainability
35 min
Lec 04: Current Scenario of Transportation in India
33 min
Lec 05: Climate Change: Indicators and Impacts
33 min
Lec 06: Impacts of Transportation Systems-I
34 min
Lec 07: Impacts of Transportation Systems-II
36 min
Lec 08: Impacts of Transportation Systems-III
31 min
Lec 09: Impacts of Transportation Systems-IV
29 min
Lec 10: Impacts of Transportation Systems-V
30 min
Lec 11: Introduction to Environment Impact Assessment (EIA)
44 min
Lec 12: EIA Processes-I
36 min
Lec 13: EIA Processes-II
36 min
Lec 14: Methodologies of EIA
32 min
Lec 15: EIA Process in India
44 min
Lec 16: Global practices in EIA process
32 min
Lec 17: EIA Case Study-I
32 min
Lec 18: EIA Case Study-II
26 min
Lec 19: EIA Case Study-III
26 min
Lec 20: EIA Case Study-IV
29 min
Lec 21: EIA Case Study-V
35 min
Lec 22: Introduction of Land use
29 min
Lec 23: Land use Planning & Zoning
33 min
Lec 24: Transit Oriented Development (TOD)
33 min
Lec 25: TOD Implementation
34 min
Lec 26: TOD Case study-I: Section of Delhi Metro
23 min
Lec 27: TOD Case study-II: TOD planning for Belgrade, Serbia
40 min
Lec 28: TOD Case study-III: Naya Raipur
28 min
Lec 29: Introduction to Sustainable Transport Planning
41 min
Lec 30: Sustainable Transport Planning & Approaches-I: The Traditional Transport Planning Process
38 min
Lec 31: Sustainable Transport Planning & Approaches-II: The Contemporary Planning Process
39 min
Lec 32: Sustainable Transport Planning & Approaches-III: Management Strategies
38 min
Lec 33: Life Cycle Assessment (LCA): An Introduction
35 min
Lec 34: Life Cycle Assessment: Theory & Practice
38 min
Lec 35: LCA Case Study
26 min
Lec 36: Material Flow Analysis (MFA)
25 min
Lec 37: Material Flow Analysis: Case Study
30 min
Lec 38: Concept of Circular Economy
46 min
Lec 39: Circular Economy in Transport Sector
34 min
Lec 40: Modelling of Transport Emissions-I
43 min
Lec 41: Modelling of Transport Emissions-II
32 min
Lec 42: Dispersion Models for Transport Emissions
48 min
Lec 43: Traffic Noise Emission Models
33 min
Lec 44: Initiatives & Policies for Environmental Sustainability
46 min
Lec 45: National Clean Air Programme & Transport Sector
34 min
Lec 46: Decarbonizing the Transport Sector
31 min
Lec 47: Alternate Fuels and Sustainable Transportation
45 min
Lec 48: Electric Vehicles and Sustainability
37 min
Lec 49: Emerging Transport Technology - Hyperloop
29 min
Lec 50: Case Study-I: Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS)
35 min
Lec 51: Case Study-II: Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) Systems
32 min
Lec 52: Case Study-III: Sustainability in Airports
38 min
Lec 53: Case Study-IV: Sustainable Water Transport
32 min
Lec 54: Case Study-V: Non-Motorized Transport (NMT)
41 min
Lec 55: openLCA - An LCA Tool
27 min
Lec 56: openLCA Application - Case Study
23 min
Lec 57: Material Flow Analysis Tool - STAN
15 min
Lec 58: Sustainability Indicators
29 min
Lec 59: Sustainable Transport Appraisal Rating (STAR)
31 min
Lec 60: Measuring Sustainability
36 min

Course details

The Sustainable Transportation Systems course provides a comprehensive understanding of how transportation networks can be planned, designed, and operated to meet current mobility needs without compromising environmental quality, economic efficiency, or social equity. The course integrates engineering principles with sustainability frameworks to address the challenges of rapid urbanization, climate change, energy scarcity, and increasing travel demand.

The course begins by introducing sustainability concepts and indicators relevant to transportation systems, including environmental impact, economic feasibility, safety, and social inclusiveness. Learners examine travel behavior, land-use interactions, and demand management strategies that influence mobility patterns. Emphasis is placed on multimodal transportation systems, highlighting the integration of road, rail, public transport, non-motorized transport, and freight networks.

Advanced topics include energy consumption analysis, greenhouse gas emission estimation, air and noise pollution impacts, and life-cycle assessment (LCA) of transportation infrastructure and vehicles. The course also explores emerging technologies and policies, such as electric and alternative-fuel vehicles, intelligent transportation systems (ITS), shared mobility, and smart city initiatives. Practical applications, case studies, and performance evaluation frameworks help learners assess and design sustainable transportation solutions for real-world conditions.

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Course suitable for

Rail & Transport
Automotive
Civil & Structural
Health, Safety & Environmental

Key topics covered

Concepts and principles of sustainability in transportation
Sustainable development goals and transport indicators
Travel demand analysis and mobility patterns
Transportation and land-use interaction
Multimodal transportation system planning
Public transport systems: buses, metro, BRT, and rail
Non-motorized transport and active mobility planning
Travel demand management and congestion mitigation
Energy use and fuel consumption in transportation
Greenhouse gas emissions and air quality assessment
Noise pollution and environmental impact evaluation
Life-cycle assessment of transport infrastructure
Electric vehicles and alternative fuel technologies
Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and smart mobility
Shared mobility and mobility-as-a-service (MaaS)
Transit-oriented development (TOD) concepts
Sustainable freight and logistics systems
Transportation policy, economics, and governance
Social equity, accessibility, and inclusive transport
Performance evaluation and sustainability assessment tools

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