This subject will cover the key contents of the most advanced contemporary research on active mobility and, more specifically, bicycle mobility. The course will provide students with the conceptual and methodological tools for planning metropolitan environments in transition to active mobility scenarios.

The subject has an applied character and is guided by the methodology of learning by challenges: it is about facing real and complex problems identified by the different actors in the territory in order to make an appropriate diagnosis and point out possible solutions to the problems detected. Challenging learning is today a widely recognized methodology that allows not only to deal with real case studies, but also to insert the student in environments in which in the future he can develop his professional career. It is also a good opportunity to integrate and experiment with the knowledge and methods acquired in other subjects of the Master. For this reason, the central axis is the realization of a project that we call Troncal and that is done in coordination with two more subjects: Territorial and Urban Planning and City and Metropolitan Spaces.

By core we mean the realization of a practical exercise, consisting of the recognition and identification of the urban, social and environmental characteristics of a territory in order to implement projects and proposals that solve the identified challenges.

For the 2023-24 academic year, the title of the Troncal is Active Mobility in Metropolitan Environments. Bases for the Planning and Management of active mobility in the Ribera Baixa. This territory made up of twelve municipalities (Albalat de la Ribera, Almussafes, Benicull del Xúquer, Corbera, Cullera, Favara, Fortaleny, Llaurí, Polinyà del Xúquer, Riola, Sollana and Sueca) is the southern gate of the Metropolitan Area of Valencia and the point of contact with the coastal - tourist areaof Valencia and with areas of great natural interest (Albufera Natural Park).

The challenge will be, based on the identification of specific problems expressed by local actors, to select, define and work collaboratively in order to be able to point out possible concrete solutions in proposals and projects. Work will be done in small groups, each of which will delve deeper into a thematic aspect. The results will be presented to local officials and other actors in society.