Course Content
Basic information about the module
Dear students, please read the following information carefully. If you have any questions, please contact us via Discord. Sustainable Mobility Team
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How to understand the term “sustainability” in today’s global world?
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About the module – introduction video
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Aims of the module
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Dates of lessons
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Organisation
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Obligations for students
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Evaluation of the module
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Your collaborative student project
Dear students, please read the following information carefully. If you have any questions, please contact us via Discord or MS Teams. Sustainable Mobility Team
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Basic information about the project
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Fostering Green Competences through Applied Urban Mobility Projects
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Short description of the project’s background
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Project description
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Evaluation of the projects
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Environmental Dimension of Sustainable Mobility
The GreenComp framework fosters environmental literacy and action-oriented competencies that are essential for promoting sustainable urban mobility. By integrating ecological awareness and systems thinking, this dimension supports the transition to low-emission transport modes and resilient urban ecosystems.
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Environmental Sustainability through GreenComp Competencies
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1.1 General introduction: Environmental aspects of sustainable mobility
Dear students, welcome to a new lesson. The topic of the lesson is environmental aspects related to sustainable mobility. The lesson includes videos, texts, audio recordings and a final quiz. Enjoy your studies. Monika Bartošová (Skalská)
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1.1.0 Environmental aspects of sustainable mobility – introduction video
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1.1.5 How to supplement your knowledge about the environmental aspects of sustainable mobility?
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1.1.1 How to use basic terms related to environmental aspects of sustainable mobility?
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1.1.2 What do we mean by environmentally friendly mobility?
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1.1.3 How to make mobility more environmentally friendly?
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1.1.4 How to solve the problem of the impact of mobility on the environment and human health in cities?
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How to verify your knowledge about the environmental aspects of sustainable mobility?
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1.2 Applications from the environmental aspects: Measures in European cities in the context of the environmental aspects of sustainable mobility
Welcome, dear student, to the Environmental Aspects of Sustainable Mobility application section, which deals with Measures in European cities in the context of the environmental aspects of sustainable mobility. If you have any questions, contact me on Discord. Jan Chocholáč (jan.chocholac@upce.cz)
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1.2.0 Measures in European cities in the context of the environmental aspects of sustainable mobility – introduction video
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1.2.1 What measures can be implemented in the context of the environmental aspects of sustainable mobility?
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1.2.2 What measures are practically implemented in European cities in the context of the environmental aspects of sustainable mobility?
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1.2.3 How to apply measures in the context of the environmental area of sustainable mobility to the selected city?
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1.2.4 How to supplement and verify your knowledge about measures in European cities in the context of the environmental aspects of sustainable mobility?
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How to verify your knowledge about measures in European cities in the context of the environmental aspects of sustainable mobility?
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1.3 Applications from the environmental aspects: Cargo bike in cities
This lesson will guide you through the world of cargo bikes in cities.
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1.3.0 Cargo bike in cities – introduction video
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1.3.1 What role can the cargo bike play in sustainable urban mobility?
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1.3.2 How can cargo bikes be integrated into city logistics systems?
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1.3.3 What are the ideal conditions for using cargo bikes in cities?
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1.3.4 How to adapt the cargo bike to the city and the city to bikes?
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1.3.5 How to supplement your knowledge about the use of cargo bikes in cities?
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Cargo bikes in cities
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1.4 Applications from the environmental aspects: Emission calculators
Welcome, dear student, to the Environmental Aspects of Sustainable Mobility application section, which deals with emission calculators and their use. If you have any questions, contact me on Discord. Jan Chocholáč (jan.chocholac@upce.cz)
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1.4.0 Emission calculators – introduction video
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1.4.1 Why it is necessary to pay attention to greenhouse gas emissions produced by transport in the context of the environmental aspects of sustainable mobility?
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1.4.2 Why is it appropriate to use transport greenhouse gas emission calculators and how do the calculators work?
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1.4.3 How to practically calculate emissions?
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1.4.4 How to apply the calculator of greenhouse gas emissions produced by transport to the decision-making processes of various stakeholders?
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1.4.5 How to supplement and verify your knowledge about the use of emission calculators?
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How to verify your knowledge about the use of emission calculators?
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Economic Dimension of Sustainable Mobility
GreenComp contributes to the economic sustainability of urban mobility by encouraging resource efficiency, circularity, and innovation. Competencies such as critical thinking and sustainable entrepreneurship empower stakeholders to develop cost-effective and environmentally responsible mobility solutions.
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GreenComp for Economically Resilient Urban Mobility
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2.1 General introduction: Economic aspects of sustainable mobility
Dear students, welcome to a new lesson. The topic of the lesson is economic aspects related to sustainable mobility. The lesson includes videos, texts, audio recordings and a final quiz. Enjoy your studies. Monika Bartošová (Skalská)
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2.1.0 Economic aspects of sustainable mobility – introduction video
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2.1.1 How to use the basic terms associated with the economic aspects of sustainable mobility?
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2.1.2 What do we mean by mobility in an economic context?
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2.1.3 How to make mobility economically beneficial?
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2.1.4 How to solve the problem of the impact of mobility on economic development in cities?
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2.1.5 How to supplement your knowledge about the economic aspects of sustainable mobility?
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How to verify your knowledge about the economic aspects of sustainable mobility?
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2.2 Applications from the economic aspects: Intermodal transport
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2.2.0 Introduction video
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2.2.1 What is intermodal/combined transport?
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2.2.2 What systems are used and why?
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2.2.3 How is it possible to use combined transport for a specific session?
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2.2.4 How to supplement and verify your knowledge about intermodal transport?
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Intermodal transport
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2.3 Applications from the economic aspects: Logistics centers
This lesson will show you the importance of logistics centers in distribution chains and how these centers can contribute to sustainable urban mobility.
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2.3.0 Logistics centers – introduction video
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2.3.1 What is a logistics center?
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2.3.2 How important is the correct location of the logistics center?
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2.3.3 What role do logistics centers play in different types of logistics chains?
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2.3.4 How can logistics centers contribute to the efficiency of city logistics processes?
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2.3.5 How to supplement knowledge about logistics centers?
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Logistics Centers
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2.4 Applications from the economic aspects: Interoperability in transport in connection with CBTC
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2.4.0 Interoperability in transport in connection with CBTC – introduction video
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2.4.1 What is meant by CBTC?
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2.4.2 Basic information about CBTC
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2.4.3 Standards for CBTC
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CBTC quiz
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Social Dimension of Sustainable Mobility
In the social context, GreenComp enhances inclusive and participatory approaches to mobility planning. It supports equity, accessibility, and behavioral change through values-based learning and civic engagement, ensuring that mobility systems serve diverse urban populations fairly.
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Social Inclusion in Mobility Enabled by GreenComp
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3.1 General introduction: Social aspects of sustainable mobility
Dear students, welcome to a new lesson. The topic of the lesson is social aspects related to sustainable mobility. The lesson includes videos, texts, audio recordings and a final quiz. Enjoy your studies. Monika Bartošová (Skalská)
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3.1.0 Social aspects of sustainable mobility – introduction video
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3.1.1 How to use the basic terms associated with the social aspects of sustainable mobility?
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3.1.2 What do you mean by mobility that increases the quality of human life?
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3.1.3 How to make mobility socially fair?
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3.1.4 How to solve the problem of mobility in relation to social exclusion in cities?
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3.1.5 How to supplement your knowledge about the social aspects of sustainable mobility?
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How to verify your knowledge about the social aspects of sustainable mobility?
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3.2 Applications from the social aspects: Public service obligation
If you want to learn about public services, you have come to the right place!
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3.2.0 Introduction video
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3.2.1 What is a public service and who is it supposed to serve?
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3.2.2 How to efficiently do a public service obligation?
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3.2.3 How are the public service obligations really done?
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What did you learn about public service obligation?
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3.3 Applications from the social aspects: Modern public transport systems
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3.3.0 Modern public transport systems – introduction video
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3.3.1 What are the customer requirements for public transport in the 21st century?
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3.3.2 Theoretic background
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Quiz about Modern Transport Systems
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3.4 Applications from the social aspects: Accessibility of Public Transport for All
In this course, you will learn about the conditions of designing of barrier-free environment of public space and public transport in the Czech Republic and in some foreign countries.
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3.4.0 Accessibility of transport for all – introduction video
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3.4.1 What are the principles and concepts of accessibility of transport and public space in selected countries of Europe and the world? What are the groups of PRM persons according to the legislation of individual states, the EU and some non-European countries?
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3.4.2 How to understand the accessibility of the transport chain in passenger transport? What might critical points for PRM look like?
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3.4.3 How to apply Universal design / Transport for All principles to the transport chain?
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3.4.4 What measures exist to make transport more accessible in an international context?
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3.4.5 How to supplement and verify your knowledge about transport accessibility for PRM?
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How to supplement and verify your knowledge about transport accessibility for PRM?
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Institutional Dimension of Sustainable Mobility
GreenComp strengthens institutional capacity by promoting collaborative governance, strategic foresight, and policy coherence. It equips professionals and decision-makers with the skills to integrate sustainability principles into urban mobility frameworks and cross-sectoral partnerships.
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Institutional Transformation via GreenComp Integration
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4.1 General introduction: Institutional aspects of sustainable mobility
Dear students, welcome to a new lesson. The topic of the lesson is institutional aspects related to sustainable mobility. The lesson includes videos, texts, audio recordings and a final quiz. Enjoy your studies. Monika Bartošová (Skalská)
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4.1.0 Institutional aspects of sustainable mobility – introduction video
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4.1.1 How to use the basic terms associated with the institutional aspects of sustainable mobility?
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4.1.2 What do you mean by mobility in the context of public sector activity?
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4.1.3 How to approach the issue of mobility in decision-making and planning processes?
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4.1.4 How to solve the problem of mobility in relation to the activities of public sector?
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4.1.5 How to supplement your knowledge about institutional aspects of sustainable mobility?
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How to verify your knowledge about the institutional aspects of sustainable mobility?
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4.2 Applications from the institutional aspects: Plans for sustainable mobility
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4.2.0 Plans for sustainable mobility – introduction video
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4.2.1 How does the interconnection of planning processes work in the city?
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4.2.2 What is SUMP and why is it important for the development of the city? How to create a SUMP and how to understand its life cycle?
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4.2.3 What can be the benefits of SUMP and sustainable mobility planning in the selected city?
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4.2.4 How to supplement and verify your knowledge about sustainable mobility planning?
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Test your knowledge of Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan
4.3 Applications from the institutional aspects: Decision making process
Hello students Welcome to a new module. The topic of this module is decision making. The module includes videos, texts, audio recordings and a final quiz. Do not hesitate to contact me via the Discord. Enjoy your studies Jiri M. Krupka (hereinafter only JMK)
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4.3.0 Decision making process – introduction video
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4.3.1 How to use basic decision making concepts?
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4.3.2 What is meant by decision making as a system and stages of the decision making process
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4.3.3 How to approach the issue of ‘rational’ decision making in the decision making process?
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4.3.4 How to solve the problem of sustainable mobility decision making?
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How to verify your knowledge about decision making?
4.4 Applications from the institutional aspects: Process of multi criteria decision making
Hello students Welcome to a new module. Its topic is decision based on multiple criteria. The module includes videos, texts, audio recordings and a final quiz. Do not hesitate to contact me via the Discord. Enjoy your studies Jiri M. Krupka (hereinafter only JMK)
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4.4.0 Process of multi criteria decision making – introduction video
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4.4.1 How to use the basic concepts of multi criteria decision making?
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4.4.2 What do we mean by multi criteria decision making and pairwise comparison methods?
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4.4.3 How to approach the issue of multi criteria decision making in the decision-making process?
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4.4.4 How to solve the problem of multi criteria decision making in sustainable mobility?
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How to verify your knowledge about multi criteria decision making and AHP?
Conclusion: Advancing Green Competences through Integrated Urban Mobility Education
This module empowers students to understand and address the multifaceted challenges of sustainable urban mobility by developing and applying GreenComp competences across environmental, economic, social, and institutional dimensions, thereby equipping them to overcome current gaps in interdisciplinary integration, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement.
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Conclusion: Advancing Green Competences through Integrated Urban Mobility Education
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Sustainable Mobility
About Lesson

We now turn to practical tools for calculating greenhouse gas emissions. I will introduce two greenhouse gas emissions calculators:

Here is a tutorial on how to use the individual’s personal carbon footprint calculator – Carbon footprint (https://www.carbonfootprint.com/calculator.aspx):

  • Go to the web: https://www.carbonfootprint.com/calculator.aspx.
  • You are now on the main webpage of the calculator.
  • You can choose from a range of language versions of the calculator.
  • Select your country. Choosing your country allows you to compare your carbon footprint with the average person in your country, and also sets up the units used in the calculator.
  • You can choose the period of this calculation covers (it is optional).
  • This calculator allows you to calculate your personal carbon footprint in the following areas: house, flights, car, motorbike, bus and rail, and secondary. Each area corresponds to one calculator card.
  • You don’t have to calculate all areas, but you can calculate the personal carbon footprint of, for example, just air transport – flights.

Calculator

  • We will now focus on transport, for example air transport (Flights card).
  • You can choose between a return trip and a one-way flight.
  • Next, enter the From field.
  • You can use the IATA airport abbreviation or the airport name / city name to enter.
  • Then enter the To field. You can use the IATA airport abbreviation or the airport name / city name to enter.
  • You can enter Via if you want. You can use the IATA airport abbreviation or the airport name / city name to enter.
  • Then choose your travel class.
  • Finally, enter how many times you have taken the flight.

  • Finally, calculate the size of your carbon footprint.

  • We will now calculate the carbon footprint of the car (Car card).
  • First you need to enter the mileage (total distance) travelled by car.
  • Then select the vehicle: vehicle database, year of manufacture, manufacturer, specification or enter efficiency.

  • Finally, calculate the size of your carbon footprint.

  • We will now calculate the carbon footprint of the motorbike (Motorbike card).
  • First you need to enter the mileage (total distance) travelled by motorbike.
  • Then select the type of motorbike: small / medium / large or enter efficiency.

  • Finally, calculate the size of your carbon footprint.

  • We will now calculate the carbon footprint of the public transport (Bus and Rail card).
  • First you need to enter mileage (total distance) travelled for each type of public transport.

  • Finally, calculate the size of your carbon footprint.

  • Finally, we can move to the results section (Results card), which aggregates the results of the individual carbon footprint calculations.
  • Here are the carbon emissions by calculated area and the total carbon emissions.

  • Finally, you can compare your carbon footprint to your country’s average and to the world average.


Here is a tutorial on how to use the freight transport greenhouse gas emissions calculator – EcoTransIT (https://www.ecotransit.org/en/emissioncalculator/):

  • Go to the web: https://www.ecotransit.org/en/emissioncalculator/
  • You are now on the main webpage of the calculator.
  • You can choose from a range of language versions of the calculator.
  • First, choose a transport mode from the menu: truck, train, airplane, sea ship, and barge.
  • Then, I strongly recommend changing the input mode to extended.
  • We will now calculate greenhouse gas emissions for road transport (truck) in an extended mode.

  • Then enter information about:
    • Amount (quantity of shipped units).
    • Weight of shipped units.
    • Type of shipped units.
    • Handling.
    • Ferry routing.
    • Origin (city district, railway station, UN/LOCODE, IATA code, postal code, coordinates). After entering, confirm with ENTER and wait.
    • Transport service:
      • vehicle type, fuel type, emission standard, load factor, empty trip factor, existence of cooling unit.
    • Destination (city district, railway station, UN/LOCODE, IATA code, postal code, coordinates). After entering, confirm with ENTER and wait.

  • Finally, calculate the size of your carbon footprint.
  • The results are presented as follows.
  • The results can be presented in Well-to-tank/ Tank-to-wheel approach.

  • The results can also be downloaded in .pdf and .csv format, see here: PDF results and CSV results.
  • Because the other calculations are very similar, I present here only sample inputs for the other traffic modes.
  • You can also use multiple vehicles of the same type in one calculation. You can also combine multiple modes of transport within one calculation.
  • Railway transport (train):

  • Air transport (airplane):

  • Maritime transport (sea ship):

  • Maritime transport (barge):

The EcoTransIT World Methodology can be downloaded in short version here: Methodology and in detailed version here: Methodology.


References

References:

  • CARBON FOOTPRINT, 2023. Carbon Footprint Calculator For Individuals And Households. Carbon footprint. Available at: https://www.carbonfootprint.com/calculator.aspx (Accessed: 17 January 2023).
  • ECOTRANSIT, 2023. Emission calculator for greenhouse gases and exhaust emissions. EcoTransIT. Available at: https://www.ecotransit.org/en/emissioncalculator/ (Accessed: 2 January 2023).
  • KALOGEMIS, 2023. Calculator of logistics emissions. KALOGEMIS. Available at: https://kalogemis.upce.cz/india/instructions.php (Accessed: 29 January 2023).
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