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Let’s #MakeRoadsSafe! There is a need to continue building knowledge base on effective
#RoadSafety interventions.
This new guide from the @WorldBank's Global Road Safety Facility offers a range of
recommendations with a focus on interventions in #LMICs ➡️ https://www.roadsafetyfacility.org/publications/guide-road-safety-inter…

The next generation of urban mobility and transportation is likely to take the form of progressively more evolved intelligent transportation systems. Led by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and the International Road Federation (IRF), under the umbrella of the the Sustainable Mobility For All initiative (SuM4All) consortium.
POLIS is working with WBCSD and the IRF to host a webinar to discuss European perspectives on data sharing for MaaS. Click here to register : https://irfnet.ch/event/webinar-policy-making-for-data-sharing-a-europe…

The UITP Academy is organizing a series of webinars in the framework of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak. They aim to assist public transport companies and authorities and provide them with the latest information to encourage collaboration and innovation in transport to pursue sustainable mobility. Click here to register : https://www.uitp.org/events/adapting-fare-policies-in-post-covid19-time…

It was reported from the Brussels times publication of Monday 22 February 2021, that Brussels households spent an average of 2,494 euros a year on transport costs. In Flanders, this cost rose to 4,094 euros, and in Wallonia, 4,362 euros on average. When compared to other EU countries Belgium has a relatively low share of transport costs for total household expenditure, New Mobility reports.
In Brussels, only 53% of households have at least one car, compared with around 85% in the other two regions, with their citizens spending more on public transport.
This and more https://www.brusselstimes.com/economics/156231/belgian-households-spend…

There has been News of Free public transport to and from vaccination centers in Brussels.
People in Brussels who need to get to one of the ten vaccination centres that have been set up to immunise people in the city against the novel coronavirus will be able to use the public transport company MIVB’s buses, trams, and metro’s free of charge. The Brussels public transport company says that the offer of free transport to a vaccination center is valid for a vaccination with both the first and the second dose of coronavirus vaccine.
This comes when such initiatives are seen as incentives to facilitate acceptance and accessibility of vaccines. A move applauded by many.
This and more https://www.vrt.be/vrtnws/en/2021/03/08/free-public-transport-for-those…

UNEP recently launched The Global Environmental Outlook 6 for Youth (GEO 6 for Youth) on 19 February 2021 during the Global Youth Environment Assembly. The Global Environmental Outlook 6 for Youth (GEO 6 for Youth) is UNEP’s first full e-publication that provides engaging multimedia content and interactive features to inform, engage and lead to youth action. This landmark report represents an opportunity for UNEP to link the scientific efforts of the organization to youth, who have a crucial role in decision-making, entrepreneurship, and bringing about transformative change. To have access to the publication click: https://www.unep.org/resources/geo-6-youth

The IFC Global Internship Program (GIP) offers highly motivated individuals an opportunity to be exposed to the mission and work of IFC and the broader World Bank Group, and be a part of the largest private sector development institution in the world. Selected interns will be offered short-term temporary contracts with IFC that can begin as early as May and end as late as October 31, 2021. The GIP encourages individuals to bring new perspectives and innovative ideas to IFC’s work while improving skills in a diverse and highly stimulating environment. In addition, it is a great way to enhance your CV and build an international network of professionals dedicated to ending extreme poverty and boosting prosperity in the developing world...
https://www.ifc.org/wps/wcm/connect/careers_ext_content/ifc_external_co…

Join the UN SDG Action Campaign Festival on 25-26 March 2021 to mobilize, motivate and connect for the #GlobalGoals.

From #ClimateAction to promoting gender equality to ending poverty and inequalities, the Festival will be an opportunity to inspire action on some of the most important issues people around the world are facing today.

Register now: bit.ly/JoinGlobalFest2021
https://youtu.be/YSQf1GrjIlU

Join the Global Youth Coalition for Road Safety's 4th Capacity Development session on "roads that do not kill our dreams" - Star Ratings for Schools
The session is for members only so if you want to sign up, join the Coalition! Sign up here: https://claimingourspace.org/register

For members, check your emails!

The John Hopkins International Injury Research Unit is offering a free, online training certificate program on Road Traffic Injury Prevention and Control in Low- and Middle-Income Countries, hosted via the platform TRAMS.
https://www.jhsph.edu/research/centers-and-institutes/johns-hopkins-int…

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The NACTO (National Association of City Transportation Officials : https://nacto.org/) 2020 Annual Report is now available! Cities Taking the Lead: GDCI Highlights from NACTO’s 2020 Annual Report
Read the full report here ➡️ https://bit.ly/3s2GODf
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/global-designing-cities-initiative_citie…