Transit Planning for Sustainable Communities
May 4 - May 27
Transit Planning — Virtual Course
Virtual transit planning course focused on practical, hands-on skills and tools to excel in transit planning.
Ideal for new planners and experienced professionals looking to update their skill set with current concepts and workflows.
Offered over nine sessions with online facilitation and Remix software integration.
CUTA members receive discounted pricing—contact us for your member promo code.
Delivered in English. All times are Eastern Time.
Learning Outcomes
- Grasp planning theory, supply/demand, costing.
- Design effective networks (incl. Remix workflows).
- Integrate land use and broader mobility.
- Measure performance and improve service.
- Present clear plans to varied audiences.
Program Schedule
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Intro Sessions
Mon, May 4 • 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.Module 1a: Introduction to Transit Planning -
Wed, May 6 • 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.Module 1b: Introduction to Transit Planning (cont.)
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Wed, May 6 • 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.Online Social Night (Optional)
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Fri, May 8 • 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.Module 2: Transit Demand / Service Guidelines
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Full Course Sessions
Mon, May 11 • 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.Remix Software Training (Optional) -
Mon, May 11 • 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.Module 3: Transit Supply — Part 1
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Wed, May 13 • 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.Module 4: Transit Supply — Part 2 / Transit Service Planning
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Fri, May 15 • 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.Module 5: Transit Supportive Land Use Planning
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Tues, May 19 • 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.Module 6: Integrated Mobility and Transit Finance
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Wed, May 20 • 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.Module 7: Monitoring and Reporting
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Fri, May 22 • 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.Module 8: Special Topics & Preparation for Final Presentation
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Wed, May 27 • 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.Module 9: Final Presentation
Registration
CUTA members receive discounted pricing—contact us for your member promo code before registering.
Course Structure
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Module 1Intro to Transit Planning
- Outcomes, supply vs. demand, costing, service design—big picture foundations.
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Module 2Demand & Service Guidelines
- Passenger types, patterns, CX, and guidelines that operationalize community goals.
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Module 3Supply — Part 1
- Capacity, modal choices, and rural service characteristics.
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Module 4Supply — Part 2 & Service Planning
- Route types, transit “algebra,” and building a network in Remix.
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Module 5Transit-Supportive Land Use
- Urban design’s role, inter-agency coordination, and site plan evaluation.
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Module 6Integrated Mobility & Finance
- CUTA toolbox, cost metrics, and the financial impact of service choices.
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Module 7Monitoring & Reporting
- KPIs, data use, and building a practical monitoring program.
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Module 8Special Topics & Studio Time
- Refine plans; sharpen facilitation and presentation skills.
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Module 9Final Presentations
- Present your network + guidelines and receive expert feedback.