All Things Urban

Are you intrigued by the future of urban mobility? Whether you’re an experienced urban planner, an academic researcher, or a sustainability advocate, imagine a future where cities are smarter and safer, and carbon footprints shrink. Join us for "Autonomous Vehicles: An opportunity for Cities," a course designed to explore the transformative potential of autonomous vehicles in urban contexts. This course welcomes urbanists of all backgrounds and expertise levels, ready to shape the next generation of cityscapes. Autonomous mobility stands at a pivotal juncture, facing both promises and obstacles. What prerequisites for change are needed for automated vehicles to get to the promised end-state and be favorable for our cities, environment and society? This course introduces the infrastructural, regulatory, and commercial challenges and approaches of shaping an autonomous future with a special emphasis on sustainable AV deployment in urban mobility ecosystems. **By the end of the course, you will be able to…** - Explain the possibilities that vehicle automation provides in urban contexts and how they can be applied. - Understand regulatory and infrastructural requirements of AV deployment. - Evaluate the role of Autonomous Vehicles (AVs) in urban sustainability, considering environmental, social, and economic impacts. - Engage in informed discussions about the promises and scepticism of autonomous mobility. You can access and participate in the course for free. If you want to earn a certificate upon completion, you can purchase it.

This course is open to everyone, including mobility professionals, urban planners, and individuals interested in the practical deployment of autonomous vehicles in urban environments. It is designed to accommodate participants with varying levels of expertise.

Urban Mobility Explained (UMX) by EIT Urban Mobility helps professionals like you level up your skills and become urban mobility insiders. Backed by our extensive network of 750+ top European entities and experts, including city planners, academics, and consultants, we offer a diverse array of courses (paid and free), short videos, and other tailored learning resources to help you stay on track and refine your desired skill set. Explore future trends, active mobility, energy and green planning, as well as the latest global policies to foster sustainable, liveable cities through our diverse educational offerings so that you can navigate the urban mobility industry with confidence. EIT Urban Mobility is supported by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT).