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Topics Covered
- The current state of transport.
- Challenges facing the transport sector.
- The changing nature of society and how transport is adapting.
- Designing highway infrastructure.
- Careers in the transport sector.
- The cost of transportation – vehicle noise, emissions and the effects on public health.
- The cost of transportation – maintaining infrastructure, energy and climate change.
- How engineering and technology can address some of the challenges facing the transport sector.
- Designing the transportation of the future.
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Transport industry insider's guide
Transport Systems: Global Issues and Future Innovations is a highly reviewed course that provides a comprehensive overview of the transport industry. It covers various topics, including the current state of transport, challenges facing the sector, the changing nature of society and how transport is adapting, and careers in the transport sector. The course is well-organized and presented in a clear and engaging manner. The videos and literature are excellent, and the activities are enjoyable and educational.
Highly informative and educational.
"Really taught me a lot on the future of transportation and made me think a lot about the new solutions that we need to start developing to cope with the innovations that are taking place now."
Well-organized and presented in a clear and engaging manner.
"It was well put together and good links before further reading."
Useful for exploring career paths in the transport sector.
"This course was very helpful to me as I was considering taking an MSc in Transport. It gave me an holistic view of what I should expect, the happenings in the industry and touched on a wide variety of topics."
Provides valuable insights into the transport industry.
"The course provides a great insight into the Transport Industry and should spark interest in anyone who may be considering a career in Transport."
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Examines the challenges and opportunities associated with transportation in a climate-constrained world. It valuable resource for students and practitioners in the field.
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