PLAN 476Moving Beyond the Car

This course will focus on walking and cycling and the role that planning plays in enhancing active transportation. Students will learn about how automobile dependence shapes patterns, and experiences of mobility beyond the car. Students will also learn about the social, economic, safety, health, and equity benefits of enhancing active transportation, as well as planning, policy, and political challenges. This course will combine theoretical inquiry and empirical case studies from across North America and beyond. Students will enhance skills in evaluating policies, plans and programs related to active transportation, as well as enhance digital communication skills.