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Practices and challenges in informal and shared mobility in SSA – catch up with recording from 23 October
This is the recordning from the second Research Forum in VREF:s mini series – Celebrating 5 years of research results on mobility and access in SSA through the MAC program. The series takes plage in September – November 2024 and the purpose is to highlight new knowledge production and results from research projects which have
Welcome to Cape Town!
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
Emerging Business Models and Service Options in the Shared Transport Sector in African Cities
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
User Diversity and Mobility Practices in Sub-Saharan African Cities: Understanding the Needs of Vulnerable Populations
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
Governing Mobility in Sub-Saharan African Cities
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,
Public Transport System Design and Modal Integration in Sub-Saharan African Cities
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:
Road Traffic Injury and Transport-Related Air Quality
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
The Impact of the Covid 19 Pandemic on Future Urban Transport in Sub-Saharan Africa
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