Travel has individual, societal and planetary health implications. We explored
socioeconomic and gendered differences in travel behaviour in Africa, to develop an …

Active travel, as a key form of physical activity, can help offset noncommunicable diseases
as rapidly urbanising countries undergo epidemiological transition. In Africa a human …

Motorcycle taxis (MCT) have been present in many cities of Sub-Saharan Africa for several
decades. This paper aims to answer two questions: How can we objectify the massive and …

In Colombia, over 50% of the working population is employed in the informal economy,
including street vending. This research aimed to analyze the socioeconomic conditions of …

The high-speed railway (HSR) has been generally regarded as a valid enhancement to
national accessibility. However, the debate on the impact of HSR on regions has not …

Smart card data (SCD) allow analyzing mobility at a fine level of detail, despite the
remaining challenges such as identifying trip purpose. The use of the SCD may improve the …

Walking is the dominant mode of transport in informal settlements of the global south,
especially in African cities where structural deficits, morphological challenges and ineffective …

Many urban dwellers in the global South face travel conditions that limit their ability to lead
healthy and productive lives. For many, traveling to work, to school, to see healthcare …

This paper analyzes the mobility disruptions experienced by urban residents in relation to
heavy precipitation and flooding of roads. The empirical focus is Accra, Ghana, a rapidly …

Inner-city transportation looms large in big cities in the so-called Global South due to rapid
population and urban growth. To tackle this challenge, a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system …