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Public Transport Challenges in Africa: Mapping and Transit Data as a Remedy

The City Fix

Long queues for public transport have become common sights during peak hours all over Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Under the hot sun or the heavy rain, people anxiously wait for the next public transport to arrive. Frustrated and eager to reach.

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How ‘Complete Streets’ Are Creating Safer, More Sustainable Cities in Brazil

The City Fix

Urban development in many cities around the world prioritizes making space for cars over pedestrians, cyclists or public transportation. In Brazil, this design led to an average of more than 30,000 annual road crash fatalities nationwide by the turn of the century,

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How artificial intelligence can aid urban development

Open Access Government - Technology News

Artificial intelligence can be a game-changer in the mission of modernizing urban development, especially when it comes to transportation infrastructure Planning and maintaining communities in the modern world is as simple as threading a needle with an elephant. So, too, do the grids and topography that are unique to every city.

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Developing Cities Need Cash. Land Value Capture Can Help

The City Fix

Some of the fastest growing cities in developing countries like India, Brazil and Ethiopia are strapped for cash. Up to 70% of residents in developing. These cities often struggle to provide basic infrastructure and services for a growing population, leading to widespread inequalities. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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No Safe Journeys for Women: Why Mobility Systems in African Cities Are Failing Women’s Needs

The City Fix

For a woman living in an African city, public transport can be a daunting experience. Women usually plan their trips in advance, and consider a multitude of factors before setting out: What is the safest way to reach the bus.

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E-Mobility Roadmaps Cut Emissions Faster and More Affordably. Here’s How to Build One.

The City Fix

To cut transport emissions, moving vehicles away from burning fossil fuels is a fundamental step. However, the e-mobility transition is not only an opportunity to reduce emissions but to modernize mobility across the board, from expanding access to public transport.

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Civic Mapping Initiative Supports Transit Planning & Accessibility 

NLC (National League of Cities)

For the last few years, the public transportation needs of Americans have been changing faster than ever. In response, city leaders, planners, and transit agencies have been hard at work developing creative ways to improve and adapt transportation networks.