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Reimagining Motion

Reimagining Motion

High Volume Transport Applied Research Programme

Reimagining Motion is our podcast for the High Volume Transport Applied Research Programme (HVT). In our latest season we explore infrastructure and transport systems development in South Asia and what it needs to look like in the future
Each episode draws on the latest HVT research, case studies and newly developed frameworks offering insights and practical ideas for addressing climate change in the land transport sector.
HVT is funded by the UK's Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office. The views expressed do not represent the views of the UK government.

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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Reimagining Motion episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Reimagining Motion for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Reimagining Motion episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Reimagining Motion - The Future of Rail in Africa with Professor Clive Roberts
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11/29/23 • 31 min

In the second episode of season 4, we talk to Professor Clive Roberts of the University of Birmingham about all things rail. Railways have the potential to greatly reduce emissions compared to other land transport modes. We talk about the current state of rail in Africa, the challenges of modernising rail infrastructure, as well as the opportunities for innovation and new technologies such as hydrogen-powered rail.
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Reimagining Motion - Disability advocacy in Kenya with Bright Oywaya
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09/20/23 • 26 min

In today’s episode we be chat with Bright Oywaya who has been passionately advocating for issues related to road transport and safety and disability since 1997 when she was involved in a road crash, causing disability that resulted in her having to use a wheelchair.
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Reimagining Motion - Gender and equitable transport in India with Sonal Shah
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09/20/23 • 28 min

In this episode we speak with Sonal Shah on inequalities for women, girls and other genders in transport, especially in India. We also look at her research into post COVID challenges in creating gender equitable, public transport systems as well as opportunities to improve transport infrastructure and policies.
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Learn more at transport-links.com

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This week we speak with Ann Frye, an international specialist on the transport needs of disabled and older people about the challenges, misconceptions and opportunities for disabled people accessing transport services in low- and middle-income countries.
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To kick off season 3, we speak with Dr Fatima Adamu, Executive Director of Nana Girls and Women Empowerment Initiative in Sokoto, Nigeria about the inequalities women and girls face in accessing transport, gender blindness among transport administrators and politicians as well as tools to address sexual harassment in transport.
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In this episode we speak with Maruxa Cadama, the Secretary General of the SLOCAT Partnership on Sustainable, Low Carbon Transport. We look at the role of equity in the decarbonisation of transport and the role of organisations like SLOCAT in addressing climate resilience in transport. We also discuss Maruxa's impressions from COP27 and the role of these conferences in climate action.
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SLOCAT website
Low Carbon Transport for Urban Sustainability (LcO2TUS)
SLOCAT at COP27

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We speak with Romanus Opiyo, programme leader of Sustainable Urbanisation of the Stockholm Environmental Institute about the impact of climate change on transport in low- and middle-income countries and how it is affecting disadvantaged groups the most. We also discuss using participatory approaches to transport design that is inclusive and resilient.
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Inclusive Climate-Resilient Transport In Africa: Assessment of the needs of transport stakeholders including disadvantaged groups
Using creative participatory approaches for inclusive climate resilient transport in Africa: Guidelines for Practitioners

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We speak with Bronwen Thornton, the CEO of Walk21 and former Board Chair of the Partnership for Sustainable Low Carbon Transport (SLOCAT), about the crucial and yet undervalued role that walking plays to create inclusive, greener transport. We ask will the drive towards green transport overshadow the needs of the most vulnerable in society who will face unfair conditions and access to mobility?
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Investing in Walking in African Cities: Moving Beyond Policy
‘Our walking is our asset’: Exploring the way in which walking is valued in pedestrian practice and policy in African cities

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In this episode of Reimagining Motion, we speak with Andrew Otto of TRL about the latest in road infrastructure research. How to build resilience to natural disasters and climate change into road design, as well as how to get policymakers on board. We also highlight specifically Road Note 31. The latest edition of the seminal guide for road construction in tropical and sub-tropical regions.
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FAQ

How many episodes does Reimagining Motion have?

Reimagining Motion currently has 23 episodes available.

What topics does Reimagining Motion cover?

The podcast is about Podcasts and Technology.

What is the most popular episode on Reimagining Motion?

The episode title 'The Future of Rail in Africa with Professor Clive Roberts' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Reimagining Motion?

The average episode length on Reimagining Motion is 30 minutes.

How often are episodes of Reimagining Motion released?

Episodes of Reimagining Motion are typically released every 14 days, 4 hours.

When was the first episode of Reimagining Motion?

The first episode of Reimagining Motion was released on Sep 28, 2022.

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