The overall aim of this position paper was to provide Volvo Research and Educational Foundations (VREF) and other researchers with state-of-knowledge over- views of issues related to mobility and access in African cities. One of the core themes identified for future re- search is System Design and Modal Integration.

Objectives of this position paper:

• To provide an overview of the state of current knowl- edge regarding the design and integration of fixed- route public transport systems in Sub-Saharan African (SSA) cities;
• To highlight gaps in knowledge that might be ad- dressed by future research and education; and
• To summarise the state of research and research capacity around this theme.