Walking and Cycling in Africa- Evidence and Good Practice to Inspire Action
This report provides a comprehensive analysis of walking and cycling in Africa, highlighting the importance of non-motorized transport (NMT) for the continent's mobility landscape. It emphasizes the need for better infrastructure, policies, and data collection to support and protect pedestrians and cyclists.
| Quick Facts | |
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| Report location: | source |
| Language: | English |
| Publisher: | UN Habitat Assembly |
| Authors: | Bronwen Thornton (Walk21 Foundation), Carly Gilbert-Patrick (UNEP), Janene Tuniz, Janene Tuniz (UNEP), Jim Walker, Jim Walker (Walk21 Foundation), Lander Bosch, Lander Bosch (UN-Habitat), Stefanie Holzwarth (UN-Habitat), Tomaz Cigut, Tomaz Cigut (UN-Habitat) |
| Time horizon: | 2030 |
| Geographic focus: | Africa |
| Page count: | 144 |
Methods
The research method involved literature reviews, policy analysis, online surveys, in-depth interviews, and crowdsourcing to gather information on walking and cycling in Africa. The data was then reviewed by experts and compared across countries to provide a clear picture of the NMT landscape.
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Key Insights
The report examines the current state of walking and cycling in Africa, the challenges faced by pedestrians and cyclists, and the potential benefits of improving NMT infrastructure. It includes data on physical activity, road safety, public transport accessibility, and the existence of walking and cycling policies in various African countries.
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Additional Viewpoints
Categories: 2030 time horizon | 2030s time horizon | English publication language | activity | africa geographic scope | city infrastructure | climate adaptation | climate change | comfort | decarbonization | environmental change | green innnovation | policy likert | public transport accessibility | road safety | sustainability | transportation | urban intervention | zero emission