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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.
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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
In this episode we speak with Dr Deepty Jain of the the Indian Institute of Technology, about the work being done to assess the impact of heatwaves on women when traveling in India, and potential solutions. LinksGender and income based variability in travel choices in Vishakhapatnam, IndiaHot...
Published 08/15/24
In this final episode of season 6, we speak with Jamie Leather, Director of the Transport Sector of the Asian Development Bank (ADB). What strategies need to be adopted to decarbonize transport in the region? What role will electric vehicles play in the transition towards sustainable and low...
Published 08/15/24