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This course delves into the intricate relationship between social identity, transport, and urban planning, specifically in the Global South. It investigates the interplay of various social factors such as class, gender, ethnicity, religion, race, age, and physical/mental ability in urban development. The module emphasizes the connection between spatial and social mobilities and their role in perpetuating both spatial and social inequalities in cities. It critically examines the impact of transport planning on social justice, exploring its interactions with other planning forms and the roles of the state, civil society, and the private sector in providing equitable transportation.

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Teaching delivery:

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This module is taught through nine (9) weekly face-to-face lectures complemented by digital resources, group work, a field visit, and a debate.

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Indicative Topics:

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The course is structured into two main parts. The first part, "Positions between Theory and Practice" (sessions 1-4), explores different theoretical and conceptual perspectives on transport equity and urban mobility, linking them to real-world urban practices. Topics covered include the relationship between transport, development, and inequality in cities, various approaches to addressing inequality in urban transport planning, environmental justice and its connection to transportation systems, and the misconception of travel choice.

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The second part, "Critical Perspectives on Urban Transport Planning and Collective Action" (sessions 5-9), critically assesses the methods and tools used in transport planning and their implications for transport equity. This section addresses a range of issues, including an overview of transport planning methodologies; the concept of transit-oriented development (TOD) and its contribution to socio-environmentally just cities; the effectiveness of smart cities in addressing transport needs; the spectrum of formal and informal urban transport systems; and the role of transport planning in fostering insurgent practices and political participation.

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Module Aims and Objectives:

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Throughout the module, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the complexities surrounding transport equity and urban mobility, with a particular emphasis on the challenges and opportunities in the Global South. This module will provide participants with:

• An understanding of the relationships between social relations (of class, gender, ethnicity, race, religion, age and physical/mental abilities), urban development, and urban mobilities.听
• An understanding of the relationship between formality and informality in urban and transport processes in cities of the Global South听
• A critical examination of the role of transport planning and its methodologies in the reproduction of inequalities in social and spatial mobilities听
• An exploration of the relationships between organisations in the state, civil society and the private sector in delivering more social just transport planning听
• Familiarity with multi-disciplinary team working.
• Improved presentation, public speaking, policy advocacy and debating skills.

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Recommended readings:

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• Oviedo, D. (2021). Making the links between accessibility, social and spatial inequality, and social exclusion: A framework for cities in Latin America. Advances in Transport Policy and Planning. Elsevier. doi:10.1016/bs.atpp.2021.07.001.听
• Levy, C. (2013) 鈥淭ravel choice reframed: 鈥渄eep distribution鈥� and gender in urban transport鈥�, Environment & Urbanization, Vol. 25, No.1, pp. 47-63.听听
• Duarte, N. V., Oviedo, D., & Ardila Pinto, A. M. (2020). 鈥淯rban mobility and social equity: An introduction鈥� in D. Oviedo, N.V. Duarte. & A. Ardila Pinto (Eds) Urban Mobility and Social Equity in Latin America: Evidence, Concepts, Methods. Emerald Publishing Limited. London. doi:10.1108/S2044-994120200000012015
• Levy, C. and D谩vila, J., (2017) 鈥淧lanning for Mobility and Socio-Environmental justice? 听
• The case of Medell铆n鈥� in A. Allen et al (eds), Environmental justice and resilience in the urban Global South: An emerging agenda, Palgrave.听