ICT & Transportation in Smart Cities

This course will bring a general overview about sustainable and smart transportation in the future smart cities in terms of i) industry trends, business models, technical and urban design aspects. Based on different European case studies especially in Germany, this program participants will get to know innovative methods to deal with Smart cities current and future solutions.
The course combines theoretical and practical learning materials for transportation modelling and simulation techniques, with a focus on Smart Mobility and ITS solutions and real-world applications.
Participants will review the most well-known traffic simulation models, learn about demand forecasting methods, business, social and political issues and related analytical techniques.
Moreover, students will gain insight into the concept of the smart mobilities and how their business models could grow by analysing case studies and companies.

Course leader

Prof. Dr. Massimo Moraglio
Dr. Hamid Mostofi

Target group

This course is designed for current university students, working professionals and any individuals interested in transportation trends and development.

Participants from all fields and disciplines are welcome.

Course aim

Students will gain the knowledge and analytical skills in the fields of:

Transport trends and futures (Megatrends)
New social behaviors and innovative agendas, including sustainability goals
Intelligence Transport systems (ITS) and Smart mobility modes
Modeling and simulation approaches for future mobility
Forecasting demand models in smart cities

Credits info

3 EC
ECTS

Fee info

EUR 950: for students
EUR 1140: for working professionals