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• "This cartoon shows how the majority of the population is commuting everyday in Nairobi: "Bruno is a sort of commuter. Crossing twice a day, from one world to another. A 1h1/2 walking trip". Where..."

  21 May 2012 on Mobility Solutions to reduce Urban Poverty

• likes a comment: This reminds me of an old proverb I've modified to fit our cities. ...

  21 May 2012

• "I am a passionate walker! In Nairobi over 40% of the trips are done by foot, but this is not reflected in the transport budget. How can we make sure that decision makers give pedestrians the..."

  21 May 2012 on Transformation of East African Concrete Jungle Cities to Green Jungle...

• "Dear Thayna- Thank you for this very interesting example. The benefits of urban cable cars in slum areas need to be evaluated further. The attached paper is an evaluation of the medellin system by..."

  10 May 2012 on Mobility Solutions to reduce Urban Poverty

• "I am meeting Prof Dorothy McCormick (Nairobi University) this afternoon, she manages a research project on Matatus ( Para Transit) in Nairobi. Most people I talk to in Nairobi complain about Matatus,..."

  10 May 2012 on Mobility Solutions to reduce Urban Poverty

• likes a topic: what makes a stupid city?

  10 May 2012

• "This is s great example of using incentives to encourage travel behaviour change towards walking/cycling. The London example is very special as incentives are used to reduce crowding on buses and..."

  10 May 2012 on re:route - seducing urbanites to leave their car at home

• likes a topic: Guidelines for Sustainable Cities e-Dialog

  7 May 2012

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  4 May 2012 on Mobility Solutions to reduce Urban Poverty

• published a topic: Mobility Solutions to reduce Urban Poverty

  4 May 2012