About Us

Track2Training is a research-led non-profit organisation that designs and delivers evidence-based research, capacity-building, and short-course training focused on urban transport, transit-oriented development (TOD), GIS/mapping, and sustainable mobility. It blends academic rigour with practical, hands-on learning to support public agencies, researchers, students, and community stakeholders in India and similar emerging-market contexts.

Mission & vision

Mission. To strengthen research capacity and practice in sustainable urban mobility and planning by providing high-quality training, actionable research, and accessible study materials.
Vision. Inclusive, data-driven urban transport systems supported by a skilled local workforce and community stakeholders.

Core activities

1. Applied research & consulting

  • Conducts primary and secondary research on topics such as travel behaviour, mode choice, first–last mile integration, pedestrian facilities, and emerging mobility services.

  • Designs and implements survey instruments, sampling strategies, and statistical/SEM analyses tailored to urban transport and TOD contexts (especially Delhi NCR).

  • Produces policy briefs, technical reports, peer-reviewable articles, and implementation roadmaps for local governments, transit agencies, and donors.

2. Short-term professional courses

  • Instructor-led, modular short courses (in-person and online) on practical skills: QGIS basics, spatial analysis (NDVI/NDWI/MNDWI), travel survey methods, travel demand modeling, SmartPLS/SEM for transport, data visualization, and pedestrian facility auditing.

  • Certificate pathways for practitioners and students looking to upskill quickly. Courses emphasise hands-on labs, real datasets, and end-of-course mini-projects.

Example course ideas:

  • “Intro to QGIS and Spectral Indices (NDVI, NDWI, MNDWI)” — 12 hours (3 sessions), with practical labs and a sample project.

  • “Travel Behaviour & Mode Choice: From Survey Design to Modeling” — 16 hours, includes discrete choice basics and logistic regression labs.

  • “First–Last Mile Integration for TOD Practitioners” — 8 hours, case studies from Delhi and Mukundpur station area.

3. Study materials & e-resources

  • Curated reading lists, slide decks, lab notebooks, ready-to-use survey instruments, code snippets (R/Python/SmartPLS workflows), and policy templates.

  • Compendium of annotated references (APA7 formatted), literature review syntheses, and teaching modules for university courses.

4. Mapping & geospatial solutions

  • GIS mapping services (QGIS/ArcGIS workflows) for transit catchment analysis, pedestrian network mapping, and accessibility modelling.

  • Training includes spectral index calculation, map styling, and producing publication-quality maps for reports and presentations.

5. Capacity building & institutional partnerships

  • Tailored in-house training for municipal staff, transit agencies, and NGOs.

  • Collaborative research and co-supervision arrangements with academic institutions and independent researchers.

Pedagogy & methodology

  • Practice-first learning: short, intensive hands-on labs using real city datasets; participants complete a mini project.

  • Actionable research: studies are designed with end-users in mind — policy recommendations, GIS deliverables, and monitoring indicators.

  • Mixed methods: combines quantitative (surveys, modeling, GIS) and qualitative (focus groups, expert interviews) approaches.

  • Quality assurance: course materials peer-reviewed; research follows ethical standards and transparent documentation (data codebooks, metadata).

Monitoring, evaluation & impact measurement

  • Uses pre-/post-course assessments, participant feedback forms, and follow-up surveys (3–6 months) to measure skill retention and application.

  • Research projects include measurable outputs: datasets, codebooks, policy briefs, and peer-review submissions.

  • Case studies report outcomes like changes in ridership estimates, improvements in pedestrian audit scores, or adoption of recommended design changes.

Governance, funding & collaborations

  • Operates as a non-profit NGO governed by a small Board and advisory panel of academic and practitioner experts.

  • Funds activities through a mix of course fees, project grants, commissioned research, and partnership contracts.

  • Actively seeks collaborations with universities, municipal agencies, donor organisations, and local community groups.

Typical clients & beneficiaries

  • Municipalities and transit agencies looking for practical tools and capacity.

  • Graduate students and early-career professionals seeking applied training in transport planning, GIS, and data analysis.

  • NGOs and community groups working on walkability, last-mile solutions, and public transport advocacy.

  • Researchers needing field support for data collection and analysis.

Sample deliverables

  • Short course certificate and lab notebooks.

  • GIS shapefiles, accessibility maps, and spectral index outputs.

  • Survey questionnaires, cleaned datasets, and replicable analysis scripts.

  • Policy brief (2–6 pages) with prioritized recommendations and an implementation timeline.

  • Academic manuscripts or conference submissions (where commissioned).

Quality differentiators

  • Focus on local relevance (Delhi/TOD contexts) while following international methodological standards.

  • Integration of research and training — participants get immediate exposure to how research informs practice.

  • Emphasis on open, reusable materials (templates, code, maps) that participants can adapt to their projects.

Pricing & course logistics (suggested)

  • Short workshops (half-day to two days): modest fee per participant with group discounts and bursary options for students.

  • Longer certificate courses (2–4 weeks part-time): higher fee reflecting instructor time and bespoke materials; organisational bulk pricing available.

  • Flexible delivery: in-person workshops, live remote sessions, and self-paced e-modules.

How to engage / next steps

  • For course inquiries: propose target audience, preferred dates, and learning outcomes.

  • For research collaboration: share the project brief, timeline, and expected outputs.

  • For customised institutional training: request a scoping call to draft a tailored syllabus and budget.

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