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Certificate in Sustainable Transportation: Planning & Livable Communities

Certificates » Sustainable Transportation: Planning & Livable Communities
Program Features
  • Online format
  • Option to take for noncredit CEUs or for graduate credit that can be applied toward the Master of Sustainable Transportation  
  • Individual and group projects that focus on real-world issues and applications in the sustainable transportation field
  • Combination of live and recorded video lectures
  • Real-time virtual interaction with students and the instructor via Web conferencing software
Who Should Apply
  • Urban planners, environmental and regional planners, traffic engineers, transportation engineers, freight analysts and environmental professionals
  • Transportation and environmental advocates
  • Individuals responsible for planning and implementing sustainable practices related to transportation or community planning
Examine the important issues involved in sustainable transportation planning. Review policies and programs that encourage mixed use and higher density levels designed to promote transportation modes other than the single occupancy vehicle. Study the impact that transportation options have on the environment and sustainability. Explore the movement of goods, various freight options and the strategies for making them more sustainable. Learn about legal and legislative issues surrounding sustainable transportation policy.
Key Outcomes
You will learn to make informed decisions about the environment through your practicum project with real-world clients.
Sections
Start Location Program ID Status
Autumn 2013  Details Web 4280 In Development
Autumn 2012  Details Web 3975 Closed
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Program Highlights
Sustainable Transportation: Video Thumbnail

Graduates and instructors give you an in-depth look into the program.

Beneath the Surface: A Holistic Approach to Sustainable Transportation 

Read About the Student Experience 

I personally found the online environment much more growth-inducing.  Even though we have had limited face-to-face contact, I feel very closely connected to my classmates.  I continue to stay connected with at least ten classmates and both instructors.

Shawna H.