Aktive Mobilität

What it is about

You will learn theories, concepts and case studies on planning pedestrian- and cyclist-friendly cities. In the end you will be able to capture user experiences while walking and cycling, identify weaknesses in planning documents, and describe potential improvements for active mobility in your field.

What you will be able to do

• Explain the importance of walking and cycling for urban mobility
• Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of pedestrian and cycling measures in development documents
• Describe and record your own and others' experiences while walking and cycling
• Identify gaps and areas for improvement for walking and cycling in your field
• Develop understanding and empathy for different user groups of active mobility

What the module consists of

• LectureConveying theories, concepts and literature
• Excursions (Walking- and Cycling-Tours)Experience practical examples on site and gather experiences
• WorkshopsApplication of user-experience and aging-simulation methods
• Discussions & Mapping PartiesExchange, reflection and cartographic recording of impressions
• Project work/HomeworkCreation of the four tasks as well as data collection

Teaching method

• User Experience (UX) MethodsEnable describing and capturing personal and others' experiences while walking and cycling
• Aging-SimulationFosters empathy for different user groups and reveals barriers
• Combination of lectures, excursions, workshops, discussions and mapping partiesStrengthens active participation and links theory with practice