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Leaders in Urban Transport Planning (LUTP)

Workshops

Since its inception in 2011, the Leaders in Urban Transport Planning (LUTP) program has hosted 81 interactive training workshops worldwide, empowering 2,600 urban transport practitioners from 105 countries.  Workshops focus on discussion, problem-solving, and experiential learning through case studies and group exercises as well as site visits. During workshops, participants from different cities and countries get to know each other, share their respective urban transport challenges, and find common ground in thinking through these challenges and potential solutions.

Recent Workshops

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Quito, Ecuador l  1-7 December 2024

The workshop hosted in Quito from December 9 to the 13th focuses on planning for hierarchically integrated mobility systems and metro rail systems. LUTP Quito covers topics such as financing metro systems, transit-oriented development (TOD), deployment of ITS, and historic city redesign for metro systems.

 

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 Arusha, Tanzania l  3-9 November 2024

The workshop tackles the transport challenges in secondary cities which limit the economic development and quality of life of the citizens. The workshop explores options such as designing public bus networks and formalizing informal services.

 

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Kathmandu, Nepal l  February 9- 14 2025

The workshop is tailored to the learning needs of the audience and covers a wide range of urban transport challenges. The workshop dive into topics such as planning for urban transport, funding and financing for long-term sustainability of transport infrastructure and services, electric mobility. 

 

 

Last Updated: Jan 31, 2025

Past Workshops
LUTP workshop locations hosted from 2011-2023



Number of LUTP participants trained by nationality from 2011-2023



2024 Highlights

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Quito, Ecuador, 9-13 December 2024

The workshop hosted in Quito from December 9 to the 13th focuses on planning for hierarchically integrated mobility systems and metro rail systems. LUTP Quito covers topics such as financing metro systems, transit-oriented development (TOD), deployment of ITS, and historic city redesign for metro systems.

An image of a busy street in Tanzania.

Arusha, Tanzania, 3-9 November 2024

The workshop tackles the transport challenges in secondary cities which limit the economic development and quality of life of the citizens. The workshop explores options such as designing public bus networks and formalizing informal services.

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The Hague, 9-15 June 2024

The workshop is tailored to the learning needs of the audience and covers a wide range of urban transport challenges. It focuses on active mobility and intermodal integration drawing from the Netherlands experience.

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Seoul, Korea, May 26 - June 1, 2024

From May 26th to June 1st, the Korea Transport Institute (KOTI) will host an LUTP workshop in Seoul. The program aims to provide policymakers and practitioners with a platform to exchange knowledges about diagnosing urban transportation problems and developing effective strategies to promote more livable and sustainable cities.

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Honiara, Solomon Islands, 28 – 29 February 2024

The LUTP program is partnering with the World Bank Pacific transport team, the Global Facility for Decarbonizing Transport, and the Solomon Islands Government to conduct a multi-day interactive workshop. This workshop aims to educate policymakers and urban transport professionals in the Solomon Islands on addressing urban mobility issues and developing comprehensive strategies for more sustainable cities. It is part of the applied research study Reducing Car Dependency for Greener and Healthier Pacific Island Cities. The workshop will cover various topics, including vehicle import policy, electric vehicles, land use, public transport, parking, road safety, and non-motorized transport. Participation will be open to any senior government staff, development partners, and other organizations who occupy or are poised to occupy leadership positions in urban transport planning, governance, management, and operations.



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