Investing in active mobility in Africa with Carly Gilbert-Patrick
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In this episode we speak with Carly Gilbert-Patrick from UNEP about the current state of walking and cycling (often referred to as 'active mobility') across Africa. We touch on the differences and similarities between regions and countries, the impact of motorisation on active mobility infrastructure as well as changing hearts and minds to see pedestrians and cyclists as priorities in transport planning. Links Share the Road Programme - UNEP‘Our walking is our asset’: Exploring the way in which walking is valued in pedestrian practice and policy in African citiesLearning from COVID-19 pop-up bicycle infrastructure: An investigation into flexible and user-led bicycle planning in Cape Town, Nairobi, and KampalaInvesting in Walking in African Cities: Moving Beyond PolicyInfrastructure Toolkit for Non-Motorised User Safety in African Cities: Challenges and SolutionsLearn more at transport-links.com
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