This space contains High Volume Transport publications, event announcements and updates from the global transport research sector.
New tool launched to help address sexual harassment on public transport
Two years of work by the HVT EMPOWER consortium culminates today with the launch in Lagos, Nigeria, of a tool designed to tackle sexual harassment on public transport in Sub-Saharan Africa. The EMPOWER project’s SHE-CAN
Applying Transit-Oriented Development in low-income cities: new tool launched
A new tool developed by the Institute for Transportation and Development Policy (ITDP) is one of the first of its kind to explore how cities in Eastern Africa could benefit from the growing trend of
Transport networks in East Africa are at risk from severe climate events, HVT project finds
Preliminary findings from HVT research conducted by the universities of Southampton and Oxford show that key roads and railways in East Africa are vulnerable to flooding, which could result in significant economic losses. The expected
Developing scenarios of change and sustainability indicators for long-distance transport
A new decision-support tool is being developed which can help provide an understanding of how future changes to long-distance transport networks will affect their sustainability and resilience. Long-distance transport networks facilitate the movement of goods
Why active mobility cannot be overlooked and must take vital steps to be inclusive
For more than a billion people in Africa, active mobility is their primary mode of transport for getting to work, home, school and essential services – and yet it is often overlooked when considering planning
Official ITF side event calls for a paradigm shift to create more resilient and inclusive transport
At an official side event of the International Transport Forum (ITF) in Leipzig, Germany, speakers called for a paradigm shift to create more resilient and inclusive transport in low-income countries (LICs). The session, hosted by
