Written by Lynn Scholl, Alana Fook, Juan David Barahona and Seonhwa Lee Mobility and accessibility are essential elements for a dignified life and the full development of people and societies. Efficient, safe, affordable, and accessible transportation systems not only promote economic productivity and create jobs but can increase access to employment, recreational, and … [Read more...] about How can transport reduce poverty and promote socially inclusive development?
The Quest for Digital Government and the Implications for the Infrastructure & Transportation Sectors
Source: https://www.usds.gov In 2013, healthcare.gov crashed during a major policy change in the US. The website was originally designed for Americans to buy health insurance online with government subsidies, but glitches in the system left millions of citizens frustrated. The federal government called on executives and engineers from Silicon Valley to rescue the platform. … [Read more...] about The Quest for Digital Government and the Implications for the Infrastructure & Transportation Sectors
Is there a link between gender biases and road safety outcomes?
Road safety is a critical development challenge and a top priority for governments across the developing world. Policymakers are implementing public policies for reducing the number of road crashes by 50 per cent by 2030, as committed in the SDG (Sustainable Development Goals) of Good Health and Well-Being. To achieve that target, we need to get the whole picture and understand … [Read more...] about Is there a link between gender biases and road safety outcomes?
A business case for road safety data with a gender perspective
There are many missing points when it comes to road safety data, but the gender gap in these statistics is just unacceptable. Although most countries around the world present sex-disaggregated data for road traffic fatalities (See Figure 1), these general statistics do not allow a good understanding of the diversity of victims and do not accurately reflect the gender bias … [Read more...] about A business case for road safety data with a gender perspective
VíaSegura: Digital technology for improving road safety
Este artículo está también disponible en / This post is also available in: Spanish According to the World Health Organization (WHO), traffic crashes are responsible for 1.35 million deaths worldwide. Traffic fatalities are an avoidable public health crisis that particularly impacts low- and middle-income countries. How can technology save lives? The CDC (Centers for … [Read more...] about VíaSegura: Digital technology for improving road safety