TransSafeAfrica
@TransSafeAfrica
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EU funded project on Transforming Safety in Africa
Joined February 2023
Leading in Africa, #Rwanda's national Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) tackles high traffic fatalities, speeding & underreported accidents. With 400+ ASE cameras, this tech-driven initiative by @Rwandapolice aims to boost #roadsafety
https://t.co/MDCzLj3qFn
#AMM2024 #TRANSSAFE
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📢Upcoming webinar: Trans-Safe's next peer learning network webinar on "Journey to school: Creating safer roads for our children" is coming up on 30 October 2024. Find more about the event and register here: https://t.co/Yx0GppmREx
trans-safe.org
Safe roads to school are essential for overall road safety because they protect the most vulnerable road users—children. Creating safer roads for children not only ensures their well-being but also...
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🚴Kicking off #AfricanMobilityMonth 2024! From 16 Sept to 16 Oct, we’ll explore “Improving Road Safety in Africa.” Sharing innovations from the #TRANSSAFE project & how cities are adopting the safe systems approach. Share your ideas for #roadsafety using the hashtag #AMM2024!🚦
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'Safe speeds' is one of the pillars of the safe systems approach to #RoadSafety. In this course, Eng. Muguru Wairimu, from @ITDPAfrica presents practical measures for safer streets, traffic calming and speed management. @ITDP_HQ
https://t.co/TwNdOZwe9p
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'Complete streets' is one of the design concepts that support vulnerable street users. How can we apply this concept in #Africa to achieve safer mobility for everyone? Watch Trans-Safe's new open e-learning module on safe roads. @ITDPAfrica Part 1:
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How do we approach the concept of safe systems? We created a new hierarchical framework, placing the physically vulnerable road user at the center. Read more on how safe systems are framed for the Trans-safe project and its application in #Africa : https://t.co/VdfCDk82K5
trans-safe.org
The first ‘Decade of Action for Road Safety: 2011-2020’ (A/RES/64/255) called for a 50%reduction in fatalities and major injuries. The call launched the five pillars for road safety, including road...
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🏍️ Join #TRANSSAFE for a virtual exchange on motorcycle rider safety & injury prevention hosted by ICLEI Africa & partners! 🗓️ 24 July 2024 🕙 10.00 – 11.30 SAST / [GMT+2] 🔗 Register: https://t.co/8rpulBDPEk Join the discussion! Register today!
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Gear up for the next Trans-Safe peer-to-peer exchange, organized by ICLEI Africa focusing on motorcycle rider safety! 🏍️ Join us for a deep dive on injury risk mitigation and prevention. Agenda and registration here: https://t.co/04evni1wi0
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Rwanda offers an exemplary case of helmet use for motorcycle riders. But, #RoadSafety challenges are also present, especially with trucks and cars entering from neighbouring #Uganda and #Tanzania, where driving on the left is opposite to Rwanda's norm. https://t.co/o1h3VoxK70
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Continuing our e-learning series on #RoadSafety in Africa, Daniel Munene from @UNHABITAT introduces the recommended actions on the safe systems approach with case studies from the African context. https://t.co/Y9qhcWoCGr
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No matter where we are, common challenges unite us all. 🌍 The Trans-Safe peer exchange program aims to enhance your road safety initiatives by learning from others around the world. Read about our program that was kicked off in Kigali, Rwanda in 2023 https://t.co/glwwiyznXA
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🔥 Calling all cities, NGOs, and innovators to pilot their #RoadSafety solutions. Check out the call for expression of interest here: https://t.co/RoFEhQDCT6
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Mark your Calendars: TRANS-SAFE will be present in two sessions in the Transport Research Arena (TRA) in Dublin. Our sessions will take place in UITP's stand in Hall 1: Tuesday 16th of April 17:30 -18:15 Wednesday 17th of April 14:00 -14:45
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Our consortium met in Brussels with the EU Horizon2020 representative to review the project's progress and planning for more. Check our website to learn about our African pilot cities and our approach to #roadsafety
https://t.co/O2hYyZkjF3
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Trans-safe E-learning: Safe vehicles This unit covers passenger cars' integrated passive and active systems that can contribute to occupants' safety. This presentation from @ApplusIDIADA elaborates on systems and vehicle testing standards. 🚘 https://t.co/2JkBJu1u6e
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The African Union is planning infrastructure improvement and expansion projects, but how will #RoadSafety play a role in future developments? Arjan M., from @_AfricanUnion department of Infrastructure and Energy, shared his perspective with us: https://t.co/Z5b1yiwq4h 📸Sepa Sama
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What is the safe system approach to #roadsafety? How did it develop? And what are the elements of a safe system? Watch our introductory online course, and subscribe to our e-learning channel for the upcoming deep-dive modules on #Roadsafety in #Africa
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We are thrilled to launch our first Trans-Safe newsletter. This edition showcases our journey towards #roadsafety and the collective efforts made by our consortium over the past year. Subscribe now and stay tuned for more updates: https://t.co/FzhvwuDzjh
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Africa sees sharp rise in road traffic deaths as motorbike taxis boom
theguardian.com
Fatalities rose by 17% in a decade on the continent, despite falling globally, with campaigners calling for stricter safety standards on motorcycle helmets
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Incredible collaboration! Nearly 100 public officials and administrators of all levels in Greater Kumasi Area came together to discuss Trans-safe #Roadsafety interventions in #Ghana
trans-safe.org
A consultative meeting organized by the Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development (AAMUSTED) under the TRANS-SAFE Project was held on 19 December 2023 in...
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