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    General

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    This e-course has run and moderated during the indicated timeline in the course description. At the moment the content of this course is still available in a self-paced format for all participants who wish to access. The course is no longer moderated and therefore, there is no possibility to get a certificate from this course. In case there any updates regarding this course, it will be published here.

    The current contact for this course in case of any questions is: Bonnie Fenton - b.fenton@rupprecht-consult.eu

    We might launch e-courses in similar topics in the near future, thus, please stay tunned and check regularly our landing page, all new e-courses will be announced here: https://www.mobility-academy.eu/

    Thank you very much for your understanding and we look forward to having you in future courses!

    The Mobility Academy team.


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      This course, Creating a metropolitan public transport authority, was originally offered as a 4-week moderated course in spring 2014 as part of the EU TIDE project. While we can no longer provide expert moderation, we are happy to make the course material open for you to learn from.  If you have any questions about this course or about the TIDE project, please contact icre@polisnetwork.eu

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    Unit 1: Introduction

    Increasing suburbanisation has created a need for neighbouring authorities to collaborate in providing public transport by forming metropolitan public transport authorities. This course will address the potential scope of MPTA activities, including alternative  approaches and voluntary vs. obligatory PTAs. It will provide examples of successful MPTAs and address potential legal barriers and political obstacles.

    • Welcome Book

      Introduction to the TIDE project and to this course on metropolitan public transport authorities

    • About this course Book

      What you'll learn and how to take the best advantage of the course

    • Unit 1: your task Page
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    Unit 2: Background and context

    This unit talks about some of the reasons why it may become necessary to re-think the organisation of the public transport in your city, as well as some of the challenges that are associated with doing so. It also describes several success stories.

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    Unit 3: Roles of an MPTA

    This unit explains the scope of MPTA activity and alternative approaches to creating a well-functioning MPTA.

    • Scope of an MPTA Book

      MPTAs come in various forms, with a wider or narrower scope with regard to urban mobility. Typical tasks are listed, and the case example of London is presented.

    • Alternative approaches Book

      Two case examples in Poland are examined for their distinct approaches.

    • Unit 3: your task Page
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    Unit 4: Legal background

    Public transport authorities operate within different legal contexts. The legal back-story of your local PTA can fundamentally impact the way you go about creating an MPTA.

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    Unit 5: Different legal forms of a MPTA

    Successful MPTAs are owned and operated under a variety of legal statuses and configurations. This unit takes a look 'behind the scenes' to explain the various legal forms of MPTAs.

    • Private law MPTAs Book

      This book provides an introduction to private law MPTAs, as well as this legal form's pros and cons.

    • Public law MPTAs, & MPTA ownership structure Book

      This book provides an introduction to public law MPTAs, as well as this legal form's pros and cons. The book concludes with an overview of an MPTA's ownership structure.

    • Unit 5: your task Page
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    Unit 6: Financing MPTAs

    This unit explains financing and revenue allocation schemes, and offers insights into lessons learned from a case in the Poland.

    • Upstream vs. downstream financing Book

      This chapter explains the difference between these two forms of financing, and examines a valuable lesson learned in the Upper Silesia region of Poland.

    • Revenue allocation Book

      This book explains the three main methods for allocating revenue from the MPTA to each of the partners.

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    Unit 7: Decision making schemes and public participation

    Strategic and operational decision-making in a MPTA should always be carried out with the ultimate goal of delivering quality service to the public. As such, MPTAs need to take steps to ensure an efficient and well-informed decision-making process. This unit explains why and how this should be achieved.

    • Separating the strategic and operational levels Book

      While well-functioning MPTAs should be based in a cooperative relationship between politicians and managers, it should also allow them to operate independently at different levels.

    • Making well-informed decisions Book

      Well-informed decisions are based on objective information gathered from marketing research, operational data, and the set-up of passenger councils.

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    Unit 8: Conclusion

    What have you learned and what else can you learn from the TIDE project?

    • Reviewing Book

      Review of the key messages and resources of this course

    • Other resources Book

      A few more resources that may be useful