Toward developing a mobility and gender index
Although the benefits of a gender-inclusive approach to mobility for transport decarbonization, access to jobs, and human capital advancement have been increasingly recognized globally, this topic has
Mobility Planning
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Transport and mobility snapshots
This illustrated report by UN-Habitat provides a rich collection of images of sustainable urban transport and mobility initiatives from cities around the world which are represented in the United Nations Advisory Committee of Local Authorities (UNACLA) and includes Ahmedabad from India.
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Transport and communications bulletin for Asia and the Pacific: combatting congestion
The Transport and Communications Bulletin for Asia and the Pacific is a peer-reviewed journal published once a year by the Transport Division (TD) of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for
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Review of developments in transport in Asia and the Pacific 2013
This 2013 review of developments in Transport in Asia and the Pacific looks at emerging trends in transport in the region and presents initiatives, including those of ESCAP, that are making transport systems cleaner, safer, more efficient, and more affordable.
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Cyclists feeling the squeeze on India's roads
Critics say cyclists simply do not feature in transport planning in India Sushil Kumar has been cycling to and from his gardening jobs in south Delhi for more than 20 years. He has been knocked off
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Indian cities squeeze out cyclists
This week, Indian environmentalist Sunita Narain was hit by a car in New Delhi, while on her daily morning cycle ride. The intrepid Narain underwent nine hours of surgery, but still managed to get her
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CSE to highlight safety of Delhi's cyclists after its president is injured by speeding car
CSE president Sunita Narain suffered grave injuries after she was hit by a car while cycling from Green Park to Lodhi Garden The Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) is set to raise the issue of the
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Dangers of letting cars dictate city design
Sunita Narain—our colleague and friend—was seriously injured in an accident while cycling yesterday. A car hit her and fled. This cruel act of crime and heartlessness could have shattered our faith in
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Code of practice for design of urban roads
This set of codes to design urban codes is an attempt to make a bridge between the current research on safe urban roads and safe road design in our cities today. For example the Indian Road Congress Standard
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Planning and design for sustainable urban mobility: global report on human settlements 2013 - policy direction
<p>The 9th edition of Global Report on Human Settlements argues that development of sustainable urban transport systems requires a conceptual leap and provides policy recommendations on how to plan & design sustainable urban mobility systems. Read this abridged edition released on the World Habitat Day.</p>
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Urban mobility in Kathmandu: status and trends
This factsheet provides information on existing status and scenario of urban transport system in Kathmandu Valley and provides recommendation to make it more efficient, accessible, equitable and sustainable.