Chris Kost
@chriskost
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Transport planner & advocate for sustainable cities
Joined October 2009
We took a ride through Addis Ababa to see how the city’s new cycle tracks are taking shape. Here’s what we found 👉
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The most important part of our city don’t even have footpaths! How is anyone supposed to walk safely here? Where is the basic infrastructure? Pedestrians are treated like an afterthought while vehicles rule the roads. This is unacceptable! 📍PSG Tech, Avinashi Road #KovaiInfra
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I see that removing the BRT lanes solved all of the traffic problems on Delhi's Lal Bahadur Shastri Marg.
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A few areas in need of improvement: ◾ Incorporate universal access through ramps or tabletop crossings ◾ Add midblock crossings with signals or traffic calming ◾ Develop wider cycle tracks with smooth paving ◾ Pedestrianise Church Street!
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Bengaluru has made significant strides in developing high-quality footpaths: ✅ Good construction detailing, including seamless surfacing of utility boxes ✅ Uniform walkway level at property entrances ✅ Bollards to keep cars off walkways ✅ Preservation of existing trees
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Bengaluru’s Namma Metro has a large horizontal and vertical boarding gap. I see that @OfficialBMRCL has installed rubber strips at the door positions to help address the problem, but I hope the agency can incorporate level boarding from the start on future corridors.
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Widen the walkways on Kimathi Street and also get the parking situation under control. Under normal circumstances this street has double and even triple parking.
Kimathi Street’s new look demo, should it be rolled out to other streets in your county?
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It’s time to scrap the entry fee for this pedestrian bridge.
77.21 lakh people visited Atal Bridge in last 3 years 🔹 Earned 27.41 cr 🔹 37% of cost recovered just by tickets Imagine the growth of surrounding economic activities
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I’m still getting thrown off by the new position of the iPhone camera shutter button. I’ve missed several good shots because of this. 😭
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Delhi’s countdown timers are great for cyclists. You can put in a little more effort to make it through a green or take your time if you see the light is going to be red for a while.
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An informative discussion between Edwins Mukabanah & Kaan Yıldızgöz on the urgency of public transport reform in Nairobi, including a shift toward gross-cost contracting, BRT implementation, & fiscal reform to favour higher-capacity vehicles. @Ke_NaMATA
https://t.co/tshaCkpKMm
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Here’s why Kigali needs to shift the focus from accommodating private cars to prioritising public transport and active mobility: https://t.co/q4ya6g9Att
@RwandaInfra @CityofKigali @RTDARwanda
newtimes.co.rw
The City of Kigali has unveiled plans to enhance its urban road infrastructure, focusing on improving 11 key road junctions and developing facilities to support non-motorized...
The Ministry of Infrastructure has launched upgrades to the Sonatube, Gishushu, and Kwa Lando junctions under the Kigali Urban Transport Infrastructure (KUTI) project. READ: https://t.co/aPwBJD8s4k
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This is the same city that started demolishing its BRT corridor? “This around 11.5 km-long BRTS Corridor is one of the few profitable routes that generates a profit of around Rs 7 lakh for AICTSL through ticket sales and advertisements.” https://t.co/9SN4XOfYj9
timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Indore: Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC), a day after Jabalpur High Court's order to remove Indore's Bus Rapid Transit System (BRTS), decided to sta.
🚨 Indore Metro has lost 97% of its riders since launch. Now it’s spending more on electricity bills than it earns from passengers. > No surprise when it runs from one deserted area to another. Ridership will only rise once it’s fully operational.
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Hope the designs include cycle tracks and provision for BRT, in line with the Kigali Master Plan 2050. https://t.co/8nwkpdTiI3
UPDATE: Demolition begins on all construction from Prince House, Giporoso all the way to Masaka - a 10km stretch of a key road. It connects to Airport, and major entry point from the east. A flyover is planned. Route will change completely. Road to cost up to $60.5 m or Rwf85 bn
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Joburg needs a multipronged approach to improve conditions for pedestrians: ✅Update zoning rules to allow compact, mixed-use development ✅Encourage active facades in place of compound walls ✅Build complete streets ✅Enhance security in high-risk areas https://t.co/wFyrEP9xLC
timeslive.co.za
Johannesburg has been ranked the least walkable city in the world in 2025, placing last in a global study of 90 urban areas conducted by Compare the Market.
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Hardly any footpaths in the city are wheelchair-friendly. This is yet another example .
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