RedVector RV-11146

Transportation Engineering: Mass Transportation

Transportation Engineering: Mass Transportation

2 hrs. Online Course

Level: Intermediate

Item#: RV-11146

SME: Kwabena Ofosu Ph.D., P.E., PTOE

USD$79.90 InStock 2029-01-01
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This course will be discontinued on 02/06/2024

Mass transportation (or public transportation) is any form or shared-passenger transportation service available for use by the general public. The types (or modes) of mass transportation include airline service, bus (commonly referred to as transit or transit service in the United States), paratransit (van service), light rail (also known as tram), commuter rail, heavy rail, ferries, as well as other modes such as motorized tricycles (often referred to as auto rickshaws) that are common and widely used in mostly developing and emerging economies. New and innovative modes of mass of transportation include Maglev trains.

The focus of this interactive online course will be on modes of mass transportation and mass transportation systems common within the United States, in particular transit, paratransit, light rail, commuter rail, and heavy rail.

Objectives SME Course Applies to
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
  • List the modes of mass transportation and identify the attributes of each mode such as travel time, fare prices, comfort, convenience, and safety.
  • Describe how mass transportation is organized and administered in the United States.
  • Describe the methods used to predict which mode of transportation a rider may select for a particular trip.
  • Provide transit route design models for the safe and accessible boarding and alighting of passengers
  • Describe the elements and considerations of transit fare policies.
  • Analyze the performance of transit routes.
  • Identify the primary performance measures of transit routes, such as the safety and security of a passenger.
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: Kwabena Ofosu Ph.D., P.E., PTOE
Kwabena Ofosu Ph.D., P.E., PTOE Photo
Kwabena Ofosu currently serves as Community Development Engineer in Titusville, Florida. He is also an Adjunct Professor in the Division of Engineering, Computer Programming and Technology, Valencia College in Orlando, Florida, where he teaches undergraduate courses in Statistics and Probability for Engineers, Engineering Mechanics, and computer applications for engineers. He earned his Bachelor’s degree with Honors in Civil Engineering from the University of Science and Technology, in Ghana. He earned his Master’s degree and PhD, both in Civil Engineering from Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida. His research areas include bridge engineering, transportation asset management, and artificial intelligence.
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