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Design for Sustainable Transportation: European and U.S. Perspectives (CIVE 4566)

Taught in a study-abroad format in the Netherlands. Examines how the urban areas and transportation systems of that nation have been designed to promote transportation by foot, bicycle, and public transportation. Topics include design of bikeways, safe pedestrian crossings, and transit systems; urban expansion and land-use policies to promote travel by foot, bike, and public transport; roadway system design for safety and to prevent roads from becoming barriers to walking and cycling; and design for transit priority on roadways and for high-quality rail, tram, and bus service. Through design projects, offers students an opportunity to apply lessons learned to the U.S. context. View course on website

Institution: Northeastern University
Level: Undergraduate