This week we celebrate African transport research, during the first ever African Transport Research Conference, which we co-organise together with Centre for Transport Studies, University of Cape Town. For program, news and updates – visit the official conference website. This conference is a landmark event in several ways. It is the largest convening to date of
The overall purpose of this position paper is to provide an overview of current knowledge on specific issues related to mobility and access in Sub-Saharan African cities, as well as to inform Volvo Research and Educational Foundations (VREF) and other researchers in developing a research agenda in this area. One of the core themes identified for
The overall aim of this position paper was to inform the Volvo Research and Educational Foundations (VREF) and other researchers during the development of a research agenda for the Mobility and Access in African Cities (MAC) initiative1. One of the thematic areas identified for future research is that of access and mobility needs among vulnerable users
The overall aim of this position paper was to inform the Volvo Research and Educational Foundations (VREF) and other researchers during the development of a research agenda for the Mobility and Access in African Cities (MAC) initiative. One of the thematic areas identified for future research is that of mobility governance in cities in SSA,
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:
POSITION PAPER: THE EXTENT OF THE CHALLENGE The overall purpose of the position papers in this series was to provide an overview of current knowledge on specific issues related to mobility and access in Sub-Saharan African (SSA) cities, as well as to inform Volvo Research and Educational Foundations (VREF) and researchers in developing a research
After COVID-19 was declared a pandemic in March 2020, restrictions on movement began to be implemented across the world, including in Sub-Saharan Africa. There has been much speculation on what the long-term impacts of the pandemic on urban transport might be. The aims of this paper is to: identify the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic
An Overview of the State of Knowledge Editors: Gail Jennings, Research Consultant, South Africa, and Jane Summerton, Scientific Advisor, VREF, Sweden.Introduction by Roger Behrens, University of Cape Town, South Africa
This paper focuses on the state of knowledge and practice with regard to implementing gender-informed mobility planning and policy in Africa. A key question in the paper is: considering that gender equity and inclusivity are explicit policy goals across the continent, why are there currently so few policy frameworks that directly address these issues? This
This paper by Gail Jennings (University of Cape Town, South Africa) focuses on the state of knowledge and practice with regard to implementing gender-informed mobility planning and policy in Africa. A key question in the paper is: considering that gender equity and inclusivity are explicit policy goals across the continent, why are there currently so
