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Empowering Safer Public Transport: The Gender Data Mapathon in Addis Ababa 

Urban mobility is an essential part of daily life in cities like Addis Ababa. However, public transport systems often fail to meet women’s unique needs and safety concerns. Globally, women face critical challenges in public transport, from harassment to accessibility issues. According to a 2020 report by the International Labour Organization (ILO), limited access to […]

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Empowering Mobility: Unlocking Opportunities for Women in Transport
31 March 2025

Empowering Mobility: Unlocking Opportunities for Women in Transport

In a recent session led by Alana Dave, Director of Urban Transport at the International Transport Forum (ITF), the focus was on the lived experiences of women frontline workers in the public transport sector. Drawing from the Remarkable Women Who Move the World project, a collaboration with TUMI’s Women Mobilise Women, the discussion highlighted how […]
Bengaluru’s E-Bus Transition: A Game Changer for Drivers’ and Passengers’ Health and Well-Being
31 March 2025

Bengaluru’s E-Bus Transition: A Game Changer for Drivers’ and Passengers’ Health and Well-Being

Shawn Sebastian, Bengaluru, Karnataka For years, A. Javed, a 25-year-old bus driver from Belgaum district in the southern Indian state of Karnataka endured the physical and mental strain of driving diesel buses. The long hours behind the wheel took a toll on his body—constant vibrations, clutch-heavy gear shifts, and the jarring impact of potholes made […]
TUMI Update April
26 March 2025

TUMI Update April

Dear friends of TUMI, Around the world, cities are facing the challenges of climate change, urbanization, and social inequality—all of which demand bold action and collaborative solutions. In this TUMI Update, we highlight our work and the work of our TUMI partners in that realm. We’re excited to announce the upcoming TUMI2025 Conference, which will […]
Women reap benefits of Delhi’s E-Bus transition
18 March 2025

Women reap benefits of Delhi’s E-Bus transition

By Shawn Sebastian New Delhi/October 30 The day starts early for Mamta S, a 40-year-old woman living in the suburbs of New Delhi. After finishing the household chores including getting her children ready for school, she must now step out of home for a long day at work. As Mamta wears a black overcoat over […]
A Celebration of Community: Wrapping up the Building Feminist Cities Series
4 March 2025

A Celebration of Community: Wrapping up the Building Feminist Cities Series

The “Building Feminist Cities” series has been a powerful initiative aimed at transforming transportation systems to ensure fairness and inclusivity for everyone, especially women and marginalized groups who often face significant challenges in urban spaces. Women Mobilize Women (WMW), an integral part of the Transformative Urban Mobility Initiative (TUMI) and the German Federal Ministry for […]
TUMI Update March
25 February 2025

TUMI Update March

Dear Friends of TUMI, Around the world, cities are facing the challenges of climate change, urbanization, and social inequality—all of which demand bold action and collaborative solutions. In this TUMI Update, we highlight our work and the work of our TUMI partners in that realm. Our updated e-learning course, Exploring the World of Electric Buses, […]
Mainstreaming Popular Transport: An essential service for inclusive, accessible transport
3 February 2025

Mainstreaming Popular Transport: An essential service for inclusive, accessible transport

Join us in learning more about popular transport, a term that describes informal transport solutions often created by poorer people in less accessible urban areas. Andrea San Gil Léon, a leading expert in sustainable transport and Executive Director of the Global Network for Popular Transportation (GNFPT), shares her perspectives on why popular transport is so […]
TUMI Update February
28 January 2025

TUMI Update February

Dear Friends of TUMI, As 2025 begins, we’re excited to share the latest developments in advancing sustainable and inclusive mobility. Nominations for “Remarkable Young Voices in Transport 2025″ are now open. This initiative celebrates Millennial and Gen Z leaders who are driving meaningful change in the transport sector. We encourage diverse nominations from women, men, […]
Winter Cycling – Addressing the Challenges, year after year
7 January 2025

Winter Cycling – Addressing the Challenges, year after year

This is a republication of a blog post from 2019 by Jan Rickmeyer. „Winter is coming” – at least to the Northern hemisphere. In the cold season, cyclists face various challenges including darkness, snow and slippery roads. But does that necessarily mean that they are unsafe or ride less? Which measures can be undertaken to […]
Mobilize Minds: TUMI’s Online Learning Program – Building Strategic Partnerships with Universities
6 January 2025

Mobilize Minds: TUMI’s Online Learning Program – Building Strategic Partnerships with Universities

As cities around the world grapple with the challenges of urbanization and complex transportation challenges, the need for human talent and expertise has never been more urgent. Jointly with renowned knowledge partners, the Transformative Urban Mobility Initiative (TUMI) has been building up a comprehensive suite of e-learning courses designed to equip students and professionals with […]
TUMI Update Special Edition: Global Alliance for Feminist Transport
17 December 2024

TUMI Update Special Edition: Global Alliance for Feminist Transport

Celebrating 2024’s Mobility Milestones! Dear reader, As 2024 draws to a close, we reflect on a remarkable year of progress and innovation in advancing sustainable and inclusive mobility. Across TUMI’s initiatives and global partnerships, the dedication to creating a just, accessible, and climate-friendly future has been unwavering. This special edition of the TUMI Update highlights […]
TUMI Update December
26 November 2024

TUMI Update December

Dear Friends of TUMI, As December begins, we’re excited to share TUMI’s latest strides in advancing sustainable and inclusive mobility. This month highlights key events and initiatives shaping equitable transport solutions for all. November marked a significant milestone with the 12th World Urban Forum (WUF12) in Cairo, where TUMI contributed to transformative discussions, also at […]
TUMI Goes to Cairo: WUF12
26 November 2024

TUMI Goes to Cairo: WUF12

This year’s World Urban Forum (WUF) host city, Cairo, greeted its 23,000 participants with   vibrant street life and dense traffic congestion, which made discussions around mobility, climate resilience, and social inclusion even more important at the conference.   In line with WUF’s mission to support the progress on SDG11, TUMI championed transformative mobility approaches with […]
Planning transport with the mobility of care in mind
20 November 2024

Planning transport with the mobility of care in mind

Season 2 Episode 31: Talking Transport Transformation – Podcast (podigee.io)  Where do care and mobility intersect? Inés Sánchez de Madariaga, a leading expert in gender and urban planning, shares her insights on integrating the mobility of care into transportation planning and policy.    In this article, we take a closer look at the mobility of […]
TUMI Lab HCMC: Big Data for Climate Proofing Urban Buses to Flooding
14 November 2024

TUMI Lab HCMC: Big Data for Climate Proofing Urban Buses to Flooding

by Assoc. Prof. Vu Anh Tuan, dated 27.09.2024   Current achievements The TUMI Lab Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC)  (2022-2024) is been implemented  by the Vietnamese-German University under the GIZ, Transforming Urban Mobility Initiative funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). The main objective of the TUMI Lab  is the […]

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