Active Transport: Cycleway Design
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- Duration
- 6 week (s)
- Delivery mode
- In-person
- Price (AUD inc. GST)
- $3,850
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Austroads-aligned design
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Real-world case studies
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Expert-led delivery
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Course summary
Design and develop best practice cycleways that encourage more people to ride
This program will outline the processes involved in the development of cycleways, from conception to detailed design. By exploring relevant legislation and guidelines, design principles and best practice, participants will gain the skills and knowledge to design a separated cycleway that considers and caters to the needs of the end-user and wider community.
Site visits and group activities will help bring concepts to life, as participants work together to develop a cycleway design from a brief. Participants will be guided to consider site constraints, inclusivity, feasibility and community impacts in the initial stages of design and then dig deeper to create specific elements like intersections, traffic signals and integration with existing streetscapes.
Who will benefit
- Professionals involved in transport or urban infrastructure planning
- Engineers, planners and designers seeking to integrate active transport solutions
- Government and consultancy staff developing sustainable mobility projects
Course is suitable for
- Professionals in transport planning, civil engineering or urban design seeking to enhance skills in active transport and cycleway infrastructure.
Delivered by experts
About the course
Designing for active urban mobility
This course explores the principles of cycleway planning and design within the broader context of active transport. Participants will learn how to create safe, accessible and connected cycling infrastructure that supports sustainable mobility, encourages behavioural change and enhances liveability in urban environments.
The need for this course was discussed with NSW Minister for Active Transport Rob Stokes and City of Sydney Manager of Cycling Strategy, Fiona Campbell at the Thought Leaders Series: The Future of active transport in NSW event.
Why enrol in this course
Apply design theory in real-world contexts
Take part in immersive design activities, site visits and group projects that bring the cycleway design process to life — from initial concept to detailed delivery.
Collaborate in a supportive learning environment
Work with peers from government, engineering and planning sectors to share ideas, exchange expertise and solve real-world design challenges together.
Blended learning grounded in best practice
Combine online and in-person learning while applying Austroads and Transport for NSW design standards to create safe, inclusive and future-ready active transport infrastructure.
Connect with industry experts
Learn from leading professionals with decades of experience in sustainable mobility and urban design, gaining practical insights you can apply directly to your work.
"The content added value to my work as I'm typically on the other side of the design process working at TfNSW in the Active Transport division, assessing proposals, strategies, and project applications seeking funding - so seeing how these designs come to be from start to end was very eye-opening in all the good ways, as I have a better understanding of the amount of work that goes into a design, and what needs to be considered/accounted for prior to presenting it to TfNSW in hopes of funding for example."
Daniel McKee | Transport Planner | Transport NSW
Key features
Bring concepts to life through site visits, group design projects and real-world problem-solving guided by peers and industry experts.
Learn directly from leaders in active transport and urban design, gaining insights from decades of professional and research experience.
Apply best-practice design principles to create cycleways that enhance safety, accessibility and sustainability in your community.
Learning outcomes
Shaping the future of active transport
Gain the knowledge and practical skills to plan and design safe, efficient and sustainable cycleway infrastructure. Learn to apply Austroads and Transport for NSW design standards, evaluate real-world case studies and integrate active transport solutions that enhance urban mobility and community wellbeing.
What you'll learn
In this course, you will gain the knowledge and skills to plan, design, and evaluate cycleways that are safe, inclusive, and aligned with best-practice standards. Upon completing this course you will understand:
- Relevant legislation and frameworks for design and development of cycleways and how these are approved through councils
- Best practice, inclusive design that considers the needs of the end-user and the projects impact on the wider community
- Project timeframes, cost and feasibility and any constraints relevant to the site
- How to move from concept to detailed design that considers each aspect of the trip, from start to end and how the cycleway can integrate with existing streetscapes
- How to analyse existing cycleways and pop-ups to identify issues and solve problems, translating this into the design of group projects
Topics covered
- Cycleway Design and Purpose
- Streetscape Design and the Community
- Intersection Design
- Tree Management
- Intermedia separators
Course delivery
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Credentials
Progress your career with stackable credentials
By completing this course, you will receive a verifiable digital badge issued by AGSM, certifying your achievement.
The Australian Graduate School of Management (AGSM) will formally recognise your commitment to professional development and lifelong learning with the Certificate in Executive Management and Development (CEMD). The CEMD is a flexible program that allows you to build your leadership capabilities through stackable learning.
A CEMD is a unique pathway to future study that can directly contribute to accelerating the attainment of an AGSM MBA or Graduate Certificate if you choose to embark on this journey in the future. Each time you complete a short course with the AGSM, we’ll award you with CEMD points. CEMD points can be collected and stacked together to create a unique professional development pathway that works for you and your specific career goals.
Can I use my credit towards further study?
Once you collect 12 points over a period of up to 4 years you will be awarded the CEMD. The CEMD is a specialised credential and can contribute to 2 course credits towards our AGSM MBA and Graduate Certificate qualifications.
This flexible model supports continuous learning and creates a recognised pathway from short courses to postgraduate qualifications at UNSW's AGSM.
Skills and career
Skills
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Course is suitable for