The Rwanda Urban Street Design Manual (RUSDM) provides a comprehensive framework for designing streets that are safe, inclusive, and responsive to the needs of all users. Developed by the Ministry of Infrastructure (MININFRA) and the City of Kigali in collaboration with ITDP and UN-Habitat, the manual aims to enhance accessibility and improve the quality of…
Topic: Cycling and Walking
Africa’s urbanisation is accelerating the demand for sustainable transport solutions. However, current investments are still heavily skewed towards private vehicle infrastructure, leading to traffic congestion, environmental degradation, and limited access to efficient public and non-motorised transport (NMT) options. Sustainable Cities Through Transport: Optimising Urban Investments in Africa examines pathways to address these issues by prioritising…
As Africa urbanises, cities are experiencing growing demand for convenient and efficient mobility. However, urban transport investments in recent decades have focused on the needs of private cars, with little consideration for non-motorised transport (NMT) and public transport the modes used by most urban Africans. As walking, cycling, and public transport are low-carbon and low-cost…
This issue of the Sustainable Transport Magazine reflects on the far reaching impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the global community. Letter from the CEO: A Moment for Change Jakarta Is What Resiliency Looks Like Insights from Mexico City: The Right to Mobility and Work in Public Space Leapfrogging Past the Urban Highway Measure What…
Walking and Cycling Non-motorised transport (NMT) offers basic and affordable mobility, access to public transport, and health benefits. Improving the convenience, comfort, and safety of walking and cycling reduces the demand for travel by personal motor vehicles, helping to alleviate the critical traffic challenges facing many cities. Despite a high level of reliance on NMT…
The Addis Ababa Road and Transport Bureau (AARTB) launched the Addis Ababa Non-Motorised Transport (NMT) Strategy 2019-2028, a roadmap for the development of high-quality walking and cycling facilities across the city. Ethiopia’s capital is experiencing rapid growth, and an efficient transport system is critical to the city’s prosperity. At present, walking accounts for 54 percent…
In this vibrant issue of the Sustainable Transport magazine, we reflect on ITDP’s 35th anniversary, see how Pune is leading India towards a sustainable future, discuss how we’re tackling climate change around the world, and so much more! Letter from the CEO: As ITDP Turns 35, Climate Change Is Accelerating. Fortunately, So Is Political Will….
Streets for Walking & Cycling is a guide that emphasizes designing for safety, accessibility, and comfort in African cities, developed in partnership with UN-Habitat. Many cities across the continent of Africa have a large percentage of walking and cycling as a mode share for trips. Addis Ababa, Nairobi, Dar es Salaam, and Lagos all have bike and…
A resource for cities to design, plan, implement and measure the success of a bikeshare system Over the past decade, bikeshare has contributed significantly to sustainable mobility in cities: providing first-last kilometer solutions, replacing short trips made by car, and offering a unique way for residents and visitors to explore their surroundings, among other benefits….