Digital Data and Tools for Transport Research: Introduction to Class (DigitalTransport4Africa)

This is a two part course. Although it is not mandatory to attend both sessions, and the sessions will be recorded, attendance and engagement are critical for learning. The first session is an introductory seminar with a review of the opportunities made possible by digital tools and the data they produce. It also involves in depth case-studies from Accra (TroTro/minibus mapping) and FreeTown (data collecting on walking environments in an informal settlement). These case studies will be taught by instructors who were at the core of those data collection and analysis efforts. In the second session participants are given a chance to review learning, ask questions and to apply the tools to their own work, with support of qualified facilitators (optional). They will also learn about the kinds of resources available to continue this work post-class. Readings are assigned and made available for each part of the class and students are encouraged to read these beforehand and use them as critical background. Learn more at https://digitaltransport4afric....a.org/digital-data-a