Inclusive Mobility for an Ageing Population
offered by RMIT University

Public University
1 Campus
Estd. 1887

Inclusive Mobility for an Ageing Population
at
RMIT
Overview

Learn how to prepare cities to meet the needs of an ageing population while remaining inclusive and equitable

Duration	5 weeks
Total fee	₹4,550
Mode of learning	Online
Difficulty level	Intermediate
Official Website	Go to Website
Course Level	UG Certificate

Inclusive Mobility for an Ageing Population
at
RMIT
Highlights

Earn a certificate after completion of the course

Inclusive Mobility for an Ageing Population
at
RMIT
Course details

Skills you will learn

Transportation

What are the course deliverables?

Demonstrate an understanding of ageing as a life-long process
Develop an understanding of how urban and transport planning can provide for the ageing population
Evaluate the factors that influence travel behaviour
Investigate strategies that support transport system changes for inclusion, considering all modes of transport
Apply approaches to citizen engagement in urban development
Explore on-ground implementation through specific case studies

More about this course

This course delves into the intersection of urban design, transportation systems, and societal needs, focusing on creating inclusive mobility solutions tailored to an ageing population
This course offers a multidisciplinary approach, combining insights from urban planning, technology, healthcare, and sociology to explore and devise strategies for enhancing mobility accessibility and inclusivity

Inclusive Mobility for an Ageing Population
at
RMIT
Curriculum

Implications of ageing populations for cities

Ageing as a life long process

The demographic challenge

Active ageing

Considerations for cities

Weekly wrap

Planning for accessibility and mobility

Urban planning

Transport planning

Accessibility, mobility and universal access

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Designing for ageing populations

One size doesn't fit all

Older peoples' needs

Built environment as a barrier or enabler

Weekly wrap

Interventions that meet the needs of older people

Needs of older people in urban mobility

Transport and mobility

Built environment, health and wellbeing

Social participation

Weekly wrap

Frameworks for age friendly cities

WHO's Age friendly cities

Healthy cities indicators

Beneficial policy and regulation

Certification, data and your artefact

Weekly wrap

Inclusive Mobility for an Ageing Population
at
RMIT
Faculty details

Marta Fernandez

I lead the European Campus of RMIT University, leverage the organisation's reputation to secure research funding and develop international experiences for students from Melbourne and Vietnam.

Carey Curtis

Carey Curtis is Professor of City Planning and Transport. She has published in the areas of travel behaviour, transport and land use planning, accessibility planning, transport policy and governance.