The challenge
Cities of today are traffic-choked, road crashes kill a total of 3,287 people a day, and transport-related emissions are on the rise. The world needs to move towards safe, affordable, accessible, integrated and sustainable transport systems while unleashing the potential of emerging technologies to bring down congestion, air pollution and the incidence of road traffic accidents.
News and Stories
Opinion Piece by Maimunah Mohd Sharif
Africa: How Urban Mobility Can Come Back Stronger in a Post-Pandemic World
Press Releases
Mobility, a cornerstone of public services in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic
Ethiopia Non-Motorised Transport Strategy 2020-2029
Non-motorised transport (NMT) offers basic and affordable mobility, access to public transport, and health benefits. Ethiopia’s Non-Motorised Transport (NMT) Policy 2020-2029 has been launched on the World Bicycle Day on 3rd July 2020 and spells out the country’s commitment and measures on walking…
+ DOWNLOAD
Promoting Synergy Between Cities and Airports for Sustainable Development
This report is a product of a pilot joint study investigating the synergies between aviation and urbanisation in Kenya, Ethiopia and South Africa
+ DOWNLOAD
Streets for Walking & Cycling: Designing for safety, accessibility and Comfort in African Cities
Walking and cycling are healthy and pollution-free forms of mobility that are fundamental to life. In African cities, many are dependent on these modes as their primary means of transport. Even for those who choose public transport or personal motor vehicles, walking often becomes the dominant mode…
+ DOWNLOAD
Promoting Non-Motorized Transport in Asian Cities: Policymakers' Toolbox
Parallel to urbanization, Asia is undergoing rapid motorization. Asia is now home to around half a billion vehicles. It has been estimated that by 2035, both the vehicle population and motorization index will at least double in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) region, China and…
+ DOWNLOAD
Streets for Walking & Cycling: Designing for safety, accessibility and Comfort in African Cities
Walking and cycling are healthy and pollution-free forms of mobility that are fundamental to life. In African cities, many are dependent on these modes as their primary means of transport. Even for those who choose public transport or personal motor vehicles, walking often becomes the dominant mode…
+ DOWNLOAD
Fostering sustainable Urban Mobility Solutions
Final Report on the Global Experts Group Meeting “Fostering sustainable Urban Mobility Solutions“ held in Barcelona, Spain, 24-25 April 2014
+ DOWNLOADDonors and partners
Addressing the mobility challenge requires strategic planning and coordination from national and local governments. Working towards accessibility, UN-Habitat offers a comprehensive package of knowledge, advocacy, and technical assistance based on international best practices to support governments in the development and implementation of sustainable urban mobility plans and investment strategies. UN-Habitat, in collaboration with partners, promotes broad consultation processes of stakeholders to develop mobility strategies that are adapted to local needs and particularities, with a focus on groups in vulnerable situations.
Our Experts
Related Sustainable Development Goals
