Trends in global travel behaviors, indicators, and their use in urban transport planning in Indian cities

Event: Conference on Gender in Urban Governance and Transport

Trends in global travel behaviors, indicators, and their use in urban transport planning in Indian cities

24 April 2018
Author / Speaker: 
Sonal Shah, ITDP India - Other materials by the author

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The presentation includes discussion on: (i) an overview of the work being done by ITDP, particularly in the area of sustainable and equitable transportation; (ii) statistics on the usage of urban transport; (iii) a framework for how city streets should be designed; (iv) detailed discussion on the gendered nature of travel   and how this should be taken into consideration in the design of transport systems to make them more inclusive and safer, more comfortable and more convenient for women and girls.  A few examples of ongoing initiatives, good practices in various countries, and recommended design solutions are also presented.

Geographical Focus: 
Global
India
Type of Content: 
Learning Event

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