Non-Motorized Transport Planning Training Course

 Non-Motorized Transport Planning Training Course 

Introduction 

Non-Motorized Transport Planning Training Course provides comprehensive knowledge and practical skills for designing, planning, implementing, and managing safe, inclusive, accessible, and sustainable walking and cycling systems. The course explores pedestrian planning, cycling infrastructure, active mobility, complete streets, road safety, universal accessibility, public transport integration, traffic calming, urban mobility, transport demand management, and climate-resilient transport planning. Participants will learn how to develop evidence-based non-motorized transport strategies that improve mobility, reduce congestion, enhance road safety, support public health, and contribute to low-carbon urban development. 

The course also examines contemporary approaches to active transport planning, including mobility data analysis, network connectivity, pedestrian-oriented urban design, cycling master planning, smart mobility technologies, and sustainable infrastructure financing. Through practical exercises and international case studies, participants will evaluate non-motorized transport networks and develop implementable interventions aligned with sustainable urban development objectives. The training is particularly relevant to cities seeking equitable mobility solutions, improved public spaces, reduced transport emissions, and stronger integration between walking, cycling, and public transportation. 

Course Objectives 

By the end of this course, participants will be able to: 

1. Understand advanced principles of non-motorized transport planning and active mobility. 
2. Apply sustainable urban mobility planning approaches to walking and cycling networks. 
3. Develop safe, connected, and accessible pedestrian infrastructure. 
4. Design strategic cycling networks using current planning standards and best practices. 
5. Apply road safety and Vision Zero principles to non-motorized transport systems. 
6. Integrate universal accessibility into pedestrian and cycling infrastructure. 
7. Use mobility data and GIS-based analysis for network planning and prioritization. 
8. Apply complete streets and traffic-calming strategies. 
9. Integrate non-motorized transport with public transport and transit-oriented development. 
10. Evaluate climate-smart and low-carbon transport interventions. 
11. Develop effective non-motorized transport policies, plans, and investment strategies. 
12. Assess project performance using transport, safety, accessibility, and sustainability indicators. 
13. Prepare practical implementation frameworks for inclusive active mobility programs. 

Organizational Benefits
 

1. Improved urban mobility planning and transport network efficiency. 
2. Enhanced pedestrian and cyclist safety. 
3. Reduced traffic congestion and transport-related emissions. 
4. Better integration of active mobility with public transportation. 
5. Improved accessibility and social inclusion. 
6. Stronger compliance with sustainable transport policies and standards. 
7. More effective prioritization of transport infrastructure investments. 
8. Improved public-space planning and urban liveability. 
9. Enhanced institutional capacity for climate-smart mobility planning. 
10. Stronger evidence-based decision-making for transport projects. 

Target Audiences
 

1. Urban and regional planners 
2. Transport and traffic engineers 
3. Municipal and local government officials 
4. Road safety and mobility professionals 
5. Infrastructure and development project managers 
6. Public transport and mobility specialists 
7. Environmental and sustainability professionals 
8. Consultants, researchers, and development practitioners 

Course Duration: 5 days

Course Modules

Module 1: Fundamentals of Non-Motorized Transport Planning
 

• Principles and evolution of walking and cycling planning 
• Active mobility, sustainable mobility, and urban accessibility 
• Non-motorized transport policies and planning frameworks 
• Travel behaviour, modal shift, and mobility demand 
• Global Case Study: Copenhagen, Denmark, cycling-oriented urban mobility 

Module 2: Pedestrian Network Planning and Design
 

• Pedestrian network hierarchy and connectivity 
• Sidewalk planning, crossings, intersections, and pedestrian zones 
• Walkability assessment and pedestrian level of service 
• Pedestrian safety, comfort, lighting, and streetscape design 
• Global Case Study: Barcelona, Spain, pedestrian-oriented superblocks 

Module 3: Cycling Infrastructure Planning
 

• Cycling network hierarchy and route selection 
• Protected cycle lanes, intersections, and cycle tracks 
• Bicycle parking, end-of-trip facilities, and cycle hubs 
• Cycling demand assessment and network connectivity 
• Global Case Study: Amsterdam, Netherlands, integrated cycling infrastructure 

Module 4: Road Safety and Traffic-Calming Strategies
 

• Road safety audits for walking and cycling infrastructure 
• Vision Zero and safe-system approaches 
• Traffic calming, speed management, and pedestrian priority 
• Conflict analysis and high-risk location assessment 
• Global Case Study: Stockholm, Sweden, road safety and Vision Zero implementation 

Module 5: Inclusive, Accessible, and Equitable Active Mobility
 

• Universal design principles for non-motorized transport 
• Accessibility for persons with disabilities and vulnerable users 
• Gender-responsive and child-friendly mobility planning 
• Equitable access to transport and public spaces 
• Global Case Study: Bogotá, Colombia, inclusive cycling and active mobility programs 

Module 6: Integration with Public Transport and Urban Development
 

• Walking and cycling connections to public transport 
• Transit-oriented development and first-and-last-mile mobility 
• Intermodal hubs, bicycle parking, and pedestrian access 
• Complete streets and mixed-use urban development 
• Global Case Study: Curitiba, Brazil, integrated urban transport planning 

Module 7: Data, Technology, and Performance Assessment
 

• Pedestrian and cyclist counts and travel surveys 
• GIS mapping and spatial analysis for active mobility 
• Mobility data, digital tools, and network modelling 
• Key performance indicators for non-motorized transport 
• Global Case Study: London, United Kingdom, data-driven active travel planning 

Module 8: Implementation, Financing, and Climate-Smart Mobility
 

• Non-motorized transport strategies, action plans, and implementation 
• Infrastructure financing and investment prioritization 
• Stakeholder engagement and institutional coordination 
• Climate resilience, emissions reduction, and sustainable mobility 
• Global Case Study: Paris, France, transformation toward active mobility 

Training Methodology
 

• Instructor-led presentations and interactive technical discussions 
• Practical exercises in pedestrian and cycling network planning 
• GIS-based mapping and mobility data analysis exercises 
• Group work involving infrastructure assessment and solution development 
• International case-study analysis and comparative planning exercises 
• Scenario-based problem solving and transport planning simulations 
• Group presentations, peer review, and facilitator feedback 
• Development of practical non-motorized transport action plans 

Register as a group from 3 participants for a Discount

Send us an email: info@datastatresearch.org or call +254724527104

Certification

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with a globally- recognized certificate.

Tailor-Made Course

We also offer tailor-made courses based on your needs.

Key Notes

a. The participant must be conversant with English.
 
b. Upon completion of training the participant will be issued with an Authorized Training Certificate
 
c. Course duration is flexible and the contents can be modified to fit any number of days.
 
d. The course fee includes facilitation training materials, 2 coffee breaks, buffet lunch and A Certificate upon successful completion of Training.
 
e. One-year post-training support Consultation and Coaching provided after the course.
 
f. Payment should be done at least a week before commence of the training, to DATASTAT CONSULTANCY LTD account, as indicated in the invoice so as to enable us prepare better for you.