94-858 Role of Emerging Mobility in Smart Cities

6 units, Carnegie Mellon University

The modern built environment is becoming increasingly connected mainly through advancements in emerging mobility and communication technologies. These advancements have given rise to the concept of smart cities. While smart cities include a broad array of concepts such as smart buildings, smart homes, smart grid and transportation, the course will focus on transportation as a prime example of connecting communities within the built environment and improving the quality of life. The emerging mobility technologies including automation, connectivity and electrification provide enormous benefits in terms of improving the operations and efficiency of transportation systems but also poses some critical policy and ethical issues. The course will provide graduates with opportunities for careers in transportation planning and policy.

Prerequisites: none listed

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