Road Safety

Steps to Sustainability: The Impacts of New Footpaths in Chennai

This study presents evidence that improved footpaths are a highly cost-effective means to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions, improve public health, save money for residents, and improve public safety in cities in lower- and middle-income countries. The report also presents an impact evaluation methodology that could be replicated by transport planners… Read More

From Transmilenio to Cycle Networks: Lessons Learned from Bogotá

This case study report discusses Bogota’s journey to becoming a more bike, pedestrian, and transit friendly city. Bogota’s growth of protected cycle lanes, BRT and road safety tactics have been highly effective in increasing the sustainability and safety of the city’s transportation network. There is much to be learned from… Read More

Anchoring Road Safety Around Schools

This webinar shows how programs like safe school zones and safe routes to schools can address the mobility concerns of the most vulnerable people in the city. These interventions can also catalize a greater aproach to urban mobility in cities. Presenters shared experiences and best practices from Mexico City, Rio… Read More

From Pilot to Permanent: How to Scale Tactical Urbanism Using Lessons from the Global South

This brief looks at the process and analyzes the goals, challenges, and lessons from tactical urbanism projects across a spectrum of cities in the Global South to offer recommendations that will help ensure that temporary interventions are eventually made permanent.