The great Mesoamerica region is one of the most representative examples of regional integration processes in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC); it is comprised by the seven countries of Central America, Mexico, Colombia, and the Dominican Republic. With 226 million inhabitants and 3,115.5 million square kilometers, represents 35.8% of the total population of LAC, and 34.3% … [Read more...] about Connectivity for regional development: Lessons Learned from Mesoamerica
Esto es lo que la accesibilidad implica en el diseño de políticas urbanas
La planificación del transporte urbano se ha desarrollado tradicionalmente sobre la base de modelos que definen la demanda a partir de la movilidad observada. Estos modelos expresan esa demanda a través de los volúmenes y características del tráfico vehicular, lo cual indican que en la planificación se debe minimizar las congestiones y acelerar los desplazamientos. Pero no … [Read more...] about Esto es lo que la accesibilidad implica en el diseño de políticas urbanas
The definition of success for large infrastructure megaprojects sets the planning and appraisal stages
What defines the success of large infrastructure megaprojects? Such investments typically represent a significant percentage of a country’s gross national product, involve multiple public and private stakeholders, and pose complex integration challenges. They are undertaken under conditions of great uncertainty as the demand for public services is often speculative, and the … [Read more...] about The definition of success for large infrastructure megaprojects sets the planning and appraisal stages
Challenges to the introduction and spread of autonomous vehicles in the Latin American metropolis
Autonomous vehicles (AVs) seem to be the solution for urban mobility today. For this reason, I would like to discuss its introduction in the Latin American context. In this region there are 68 urban areas with more than 1 million inhabitants. These 68 urban areas together account for more than 200 million inhabitants across 15 countries, bringing together 35% of the region's … [Read more...] about Challenges to the introduction and spread of autonomous vehicles in the Latin American metropolis
Light on the Seat for Two
Internet of Things (IoT) works in various parts of our lives and connects our daily life with various “things.” However, there is still a gap between people in our society, and there are vulnerable groups. How can this IoT technology be applied to connect the gap among people that exist in the transportation system and to help the mobility impaired? In this article, I would … [Read more...] about Light on the Seat for Two