This space contains High Volume Transport publications, event announcements and updates from the global transport research sector.
HVT at ITF: Sustainable, inclusive transport to support growth in low-income countries
At this year’s International Transport Forum (ITF) summit in Leipzig, Germany, HVT put a spotlight on achieving inclusive and greener transport as a key to supporting economic growth in low-income countries (LICs). Speaking at a
How can we make road infrastructure more resilient?
Spotlight on Road Note 31 Road Note 31 draws on best practice from around the world to focus on the impact of climate change on roads in low-income countries. A new, fifth edition of Road
Transforming Transportation Session calls for a boost to bankable projects to encourage financial investment in transport
At a Transforming Transportation session organised by ADB, BMZ and HVT, panellists highlighted the financial gap for transport infrastructure and the need to create bankable projects if this gap is to be addressed. Policymakers, experts
International Women’s Day 2023: Safe travel is a woman’s right
On International Women’s Day 2023, HVT calls for women everywhere to feel safe to travel, and to live, without fear of harassment, violence or discrimination. A newly published paper from the HVT Empower project shines
Launch of two key support tools for resilient transport development
Two important decision support tools from the HVT programme launched last week at an event in London and online. Road Note 31: A Guide to the Structural Design of Surface Roads in Tropical and Sub-tropical
Launch of Second Series of Reimagining Motion Podcast: In search of a just transition to sustainable, greener transport in lower income countries
The second series of HVT’s podcast series, Reimagining Motion, launches today featuring transport and climate experts from the HVT research programmes, and explores the opportunities and challenges low-income countries (LICs) face in mitigating emissions, adapting
