Road safety: Nothing about youth, without youth

The world today is home to the largest generation of young people in history, 1.8 billion. As we transition to a safe, sustainable transport system, it’s critical to ensure that policymaking is ‘future-proofed’. Youth For Road Safety reports on initiatives to empower young leaders to advocate for solutions to the leading cause of death for young people aged 15-29: road crash injuries. Continue reading Road safety: Nothing about youth, without youth

International Transport Forum21 March 202421 March 2024Leave a comment

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Safer arterial roads in Latin America: lessons from Bogotá, Fortaleza and Mexico City

Three Latin American cities provide effective road safety lessons using a holistic management approach to a culture hooked on speed. Continue reading Safer arterial roads in Latin America: lessons from Bogotá, Fortaleza and Mexico City

International Transport Forum4 September 20204 September 20201 Comment

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Sleepless at the Wheel

Few things are as healthy as a good dose of sleep – except when we’re driving. Then, nodding off becomes a lethal danger, and instantaneously. Continue reading Sleepless at the Wheel

International Transport Forum13 March 2020Leave a comment

Road, Safety, Security and Health

The case for a 30km/h speed limit in cities

As urban populations grow, city streets will overtake rural roads as the major scene of fatal traffic crashes in many countries. The evidence in support of a 30 km/h speed limit on all mixed-use urban roads is undeniable, and mounting. Continue reading The case for a 30km/h speed limit in cities

International Transport Forum17 February 202029 November 20231 Comment

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Paris: Managing the Shared Mobility Révolution

Shared Mobility in Practice In Paris, the shared mobility revolution is well underway. We examine how Hôtel de Ville, Paris’ town hall, is trying to get a grip on the situation. By Emma Latham-Jones and Will Duncan Over 20,000 dockless trottinettes eléctrique, or electric scooters, have sprung up around the French capital since June 2018, quickly becoming a common sight on the city’s Haussmannian streets. … Continue reading Paris: Managing the Shared Mobility Révolution

International Transport Forum13 January 202021 January 2020Leave a comment

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