BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Transit Ambassador - ECPv6.16.5.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://transitambassador.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Transit Ambassador REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20280312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20281105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270426 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270520 DTSTAMP:20260928T154231Z CREATED:20260928T153726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T154231Z UID:2721-1808697600-1810771199@transitambassador.org SUMMARY:Transit Planning for Sustainable Communities - Spring 2027 DESCRIPTION:Virtual transit planning course focused on practical application of skills and tools\n necessary to excel in transit planning. Ideal for new transit planners and experienced\n professionals looking to update their skills with new and innovative concepts.\n \n\n Offered over nine modules with online facilitation and Remix software integration.\n \n\n You can also register for the introductory version of this program\, which provides access\n to Module 1 only. This option is ideal for students\, city councillors\,\n managers\, and other professionals who would benefit from a practical understanding of\n transit planning without needing the technical depth of the full program.\n \n\n CUTA members receive discounted pricing—contact us for your member promo code before registering.\n \nDelivered in English. All times are Eastern Time. \n \n\n \n\nLearning Outcomes\n\nTransit Planning Theory: Understand the broader outcomes transit planners and municipal officials should aim to achieve.\nTransit Supply: Understand the capital and operating requirements needed to run a transit system.\nTransit Demand: Learn ridership fundamentals\, demand factors\, and forecasting tools.\nService Design: Design fixed-route and on-demand transit networks in urban and rural environments.\nLand Use & Integrated Mobility: Understand how transit connects with land use and the broader mobility network.\nCosting: Understand operating and capital cost considerations.\nPerformance & Monitoring: Develop KPIs and use practical tools to monitor service performance.\nPresentation Skills: Present service plans clearly to senior staff\, council members\, and varied audiences.\n\n\n \n\nProgram Schedule\n\n\n\n \n\nIntro Sessions\n\n Mon\, April 26\, 2027\n • 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.\n \n\nModule 1a: Introduction to Transit Planning\n \n\n\n\n Wed\, April 28\, 2027\n • 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.\n \n\nModule 1b: Introduction to Transit Planning (cont.)\n \n\n\n\n Wed\, April 28\, 2027\n • 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.\n \n\nSocial Evening (Optional)\n \n\n\n\n Fri\, April 30\, 2027\n • 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.\n \n\nModule 2: Transit Demand / Service Guidelines\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\nFull Course Sessions\n\n Mon\, May 3\, 2027\n • 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.\n \n\nRemix Software Training (Optional)\n \n\n\n\n Mon\, May 3\, 2027\n • 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.\n \n\nModule 3: Transit Supply — Part 1\n \n\n\n\n Wed\, May 5\, 2027\n • 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.\n \n\nModule 4: Transit Supply — Part 2 / Transit Service Planning\n \n\n\n\n Fri\, May 7\, 2027\n • 11:00 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.\n \n\nModule 5: Transit Supportive Land Use Planning\n \n\n\n\n Mon\, May 10\, 2027\n • 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.\n \n\nModule 6: Integrated Mobility and Transit Finance\n \n\n\n\n Wed\, May 12\, 2027\n • 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.\n \n\nModule 7: Monitoring and Reporting\n \n\n\n\n Fri\, May 14\, 2027\n • 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.\n \n\nModule 8: Special Topics & Preparation for Final Presentation\n \n\n\n\n Wed\, May 19\, 2027\n • 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.\n \n\nModule 9: Final Presentation\n \n\n\n\n \n\nRegistration\n\n CUTA members receive discounted pricing—contact us for your member promo code before registering.\n \n Register Now\n\n \n\nCourse Structure\n\n The introductory registration provides access to Module 1 only. The full program includes all nine modules.\n \n\n\nModule 1\n\nIntroduction to Transit Planning\n\nPlanning foundations\, supply and demand\, costing\, service design\, and broader transit outcomes.\n\n\n\nModule 2\n\nTransit Demand & Service Guidelines\n\nRidership patterns\, passenger needs\, forecasting\, and service guidelines.\n\n\n\nModule 3\n\nTransit Supply — Part 1\n\nCapacity\, modal choices\, operating needs\, and rural service characteristics.\n\n\n\nModule 4\n\nTransit Supply — Part 2 & Service Planning\n\nRoute types\, service design concepts\, and hands-on network planning in Remix.\n\n\n\nModule 5\n\nTransit-Supportive Land Use Planning\n\nLand use\, urban design\, coordination\, and site-plan evaluation.\n\n\n\nModule 6\n\nIntegrated Mobility & Transit Finance\n\nIntegrated mobility\, cost metrics\, and the financial impact of service choices.\n\n\n\nModule 7\n\nMonitoring & Reporting\n\nKPIs\, data use\, reporting\, and practical performance monitoring.\n\n\n\nModule 8\n\nSpecial Topics & Preparation for Final Presentation\n\nRefine your plan and strengthen your facilitation and presentation skills.\n\n\n\nModule 9\n\nFinal Presentation\n\nPresent your network and service guidelines and receive expert feedback. 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