Urban Mobility Policies

This lecture focuses on urban mobility policies in African cities, discussing the initiatives led by the World Bank and the challenges faced in coordinating urban spaces and establishing autonomous organizing authorities. The lecture also explores the impacts of structural adjustments on public services, the rise of informal transport systems, and the importance of integrating innovative grassroots solutions into formal urban transportation systems. The instructor emphasizes the need for diversifying mobility options, transitioning towards sustainable transportation modes like cycling and walking to address climate change concerns and congestion issues in rapidly growing African cities.