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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12/21/23 • 30 min
This week we speak with Gail Jennings, a research consultant based in South Africa where we explore the opportunities and the challenges of developing future infrastructures with active mobility (walking and cycling) as a central mode of transport in low- and middle-income countries.
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- Learning from COVID-19 pop-up bicycle infrastructure: An investigation into flexible and user-led bicycle planning in Cape Town, Nairobi, and Kampala
- Women Were Put On The Back-End: COVID-19 mobility constraints and their lessons and implications for gender-equity in sub-Saharan Africa
- Fast-tracking public transport priority: Investigating the potential of Tactical Transit Lanes in mitigating the impact of COVID-19 in cities in Sub-Saharan Africa
- ‘Our walking is our asset’: Exploring the way in which walking is valued in pedestrian practice and policy in African cities
Learn more at transport-links.com
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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- Novel traction systems for sustainable railway futures in LICs: Final Report
- Novel traction systems for sustainable railway futures in LICs: Capability Analysis Report
- Novel traction systems for sustainable railway futures in LICs: Architectural Design Report
Learn more at transport-links.com
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.
Links
- Road Note (RN21): Enhancing the mobility of people with disabilities. Part 1: Guidelines for Policymakers
- Road Note 21 (RN21): Enhancing the mobility of people with disabilities. Part 2: Guidelines for Practitioners
- Disability, Mobility and Transport in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Thematic Review
- Disability Inclusive Policy Brief
Learn more at transport-links.com
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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- Moving Ahead: Urban Mobility Reforms for Post-COVID Resilience in India
- Post-COVID-19 Mobility: Key levers to reform urban transport systems
- Moving towards gender equitable public transport operations in a post COVID-19 world
Learn more at transport-links.com
Creating disability inclusive transport systems with Ann Frye
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09/04/23 • 28 min
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.
Links
- Disability Inclusive Policy Brief (Accessible version)
- Road Note (RN21): Enhancing the mobility of people with disabilities. Part 1: Guidelines for Policymakers
- Road Note 21 (RN21): Enhancing the mobility of people with disabilities. Part 2: Guidelines for Practitioners
- The World Bank Technical Note on Accessibility
Learn more at transport-links.com
08/31/23 • 31 min
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.
Links
Learn more at transport-links.com
Scaling action towards low carbon transport w/Maruxa Cadama
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02/22/23 • 30 min
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.
LINKS
SLOCAT website
Low Carbon Transport for Urban Sustainability (LcO2TUS)
SLOCAT at COP27
Learn more at transport-links.com
Involving the community in climate resilient transport w/Romanus Opiyo
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02/08/23 • 25 min
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.
Links
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
Learn more at transport-links.com
How walking is undervalued in transport w/Bronwen Thornton
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01/18/23 • 28 min
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?
Links
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
Learn more at transport-links.com
Climate resilient road construction and Road Note 31 with Andrew Otto
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11/29/23 • 30 min
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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Learn more at transport-links.com
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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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