Reimagining Motion

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Reimagining Motion is our podcast for the High Volume Transport Applied Research Programme (HVT). In our third season we  will shine a light on the inequalities across the transport sector and explore how those currently excluded need to not only be the beneficiaries of development, but importantly that they are agents of change driving that development. 

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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Road and vehicle safety in Kampala with Michael Wanyama

May 09 2024 34 mins  
In the final episode of season 5, we speak with road and vehicle safety activist, Michael Wanyama from AutoSafety Uganda. We discuss how the impact of used and unsafe vehicles on the roads in Uganda is often missed from the discussion around road safety and rising fatalities, as well as their contribution to rising emissions. Also Michael talks about his work training local mechani

Investing in active mobility in Africa with Carly Gilbert-Patrick

Apr 18 2024 32 mins  
In this episode we speak with Carly Gilbert-Patrick from UNEP about the current state of walking and cycling (often referred to as 'active mobility') across Africa. We touch on the differences and similarities between regions and countries, the impact of motorisation on active mobility infrastructure as well as changing hearts and minds to see pedestrians and cyclists as

Understanding urban transport in Africa with Simon Saddier

Apr 04 2024 33 mins  
In this episode of Reimagining Motion, we talk with Simon Saddier, a Senior Urban Transport Specialist at the World Bank and the Africa Transport Policy Programme (SSATP). We look at the challenges of urban transport across Africa, the expansion of BRT, as well as strategies to create dialogues between formal and informal transport sector organisations. LinksAfrica Transport Policy

Public Transport in Africa's Largest City with Oluwaseun Sonoiki

Mar 28 2024 29 mins  
In the first episode of our fifth series of Reimagining Motion we talk with Oluwaseun "Seun" Sonoiki, legal counsel at the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA). We explore the challenges of coordinating and expanding transport in one of Africa's most rapidly urbanising cities. LinksLessons learnt through gender-based travel data collection and related

Creating sustainable active mobility infrastructure systems with Gail Jennings

Dec 21 2023 30 mins  
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. LinksLearning from COVID-19 pop-up bicycle infrastructure: An investigation into flexible and user-

The Future of Rail in Africa with Professor Clive Roberts

Nov 28 2023 31 mins  
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 technolog

Climate resilient road construction and Road Note 31 with Andrew Otto

Nov 28 2023 30 mins  
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

Disability advocacy in Kenya with Bright Oywaya

Sep 19 2023 26 mins  
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.LinksRoad Note (RN21): Enhancing the mobility of people with disabilities. Part 1: Guidelines for PolicymakersRoad N

Gender and equitable transport in India with Sonal Shah

Sep 19 2023 28 mins  
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. LinksMoving Ahead: Urban Mobility Reforms for Post-COVID Resilience in

Creating disability inclusive transport systems with Ann Frye

Sep 04 2023 28 mins  
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.LinksDisability Inclusive Policy Brief (Accessible version)Road Note (RN21): Enhancing the mobility of people with disabilities. P