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Free MIT Course: Public Transportation Systems and Planning

Study the planning and operation of public transportation. MIT lectures connect short-range planning, performance models and traffic priority with the practical constraints of urban transit systems.

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1. Introduction (for 1.258J Public Transportation Systems

Before you start

Suggested preparation: Introductory transportation, planning or engineering mathematics.

About this course

Study the planning and operation of public transportation. MIT lectures connect short-range planning, performance models and traffic priority with the practical constraints of urban transit systems.

Topics and lesson examples

  • 1. Introduction (for 1.258J Public Transportation Systems
  • 5. Short-range Planning (cont.)
  • 9. Performance Models
  • 19. Transit Signal Priority
  • 24. Baumol's Disease

Course at a glance

Provider MIT
Platform YouTube · MIT OpenCourseWare
Access Free Video
Level Intermediate — WikiFree study-level assessment
Language English
Available lessons 17
Video duration 21h 33m · self-paced
Details checked 10 October 2026

Preparation and study approach

Suggested preparation: Introductory transportation, planning or engineering mathematics.

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