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Why Gender-Transformative Transport?

How can we make public transport gender-transformative?  Dr. Sheilah Napalang shares inspiring examples for a more inclusive, gender-equitable. For International Women’s Day 2024, we teamed up with to create this special episode.  In this article, we share what Dr. Sheilah has learned in her work as a Women on the Move mentor and as a […]

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Mapping a Sustainable Future: TUMI's Impact on Urban Mobility in Africa
26 July 2024

Mapping a Sustainable Future: TUMI's Impact on Urban Mobility in Africa

Every two years, the regional conference State of the Map Africa takes place, connecting OpenStreetMap communities from the continent. It emphasizes the importance of open-access data, the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and the impact of these technologies on sustainable development across Africa. The conference serves as a platform for connecting international and regional […]
Why Gender-Transformative Transport?
12 July 2024

Why Gender-Transformative Transport?

How can we make public transport gender-transformative?  Dr. Sheilah Napalang shares inspiring examples for a more inclusive, gender-equitable. For International Women’s Day 2024, we teamed up with to create this special episode.  In this article, we share what Dr. Sheilah has learned in her work as a Women on the Move mentor and as a […]
TUMI Update July
4 July 2024

TUMI Update July

Dear Friends of TUMI , Recently, we have been buzzing with activities and events. Let’s dive into what we’ve been up to and what’s on the horizon in July. One of the standout moments this past month was our participation in the ICLEI World Congress 2024 in São Paulo, Brazil. Visionaries, policymakers, and urban mobility […]
Open Data Standard for Better Public Transport – The General Transit Feed Specification (GTFS)
4 June 2024

Open Data Standard for Better Public Transport – The General Transit Feed Specification (GTFS)

Effective transport planning is crucial for developing sustainable and inclusive cities. In urban mobility, data empowers planners and policymakers to make well-informed decisions. The General Transit Feed Specification (GTFS) plays a key role in making public transport data accessible, thereby enhancing transport-related decision-making. At its essence, GTFS is fundamentally about enhancing the public transport experience. […]
TUMI Update June
31 May 2024

TUMI Update June

Dear Friends of TUMI, We’ve been bustling with activities and events recently. Let’s take a closer look at what we’ve accomplished and what’s coming up. One of the highlights this past month was our participation in the ITF Summit in Leipzig, where we launched the Global Alliance for Feminist Transport. This initiative unites feminist efforts in transport […]
Leading Transport Transitions: An Executive Education Programme for City Leaders Transforming Urban Mobility
28 May 2024

Leading Transport Transitions: An Executive Education Programme for City Leaders Transforming Urban Mobility

How can we increase access to affordable, safe, low-carbon and inclusive urban mobility? The tailored Executive Education Programme “Leading Transport Transitions” (LTT) is dedicated to helping city leaders transform urban mobility and enable sustainable transport transitions. Recognizing unprecedented motorization, persisting congestion, new risks of social exclusion and record levels of transport-related carbon emissions, the programme […]
TUMI Update May
30 April 2024

TUMI Update May

Welcome to the May edition of our newsletter, where we bring you the latest updates and insights shaping the world of sustainable urban transport. We are excited to share the highlights of the month, including our active participation in the International Transport Forum Summit 2024 in Leipzig. Under the conference theme “Greening Transport: Keeping focus […]
Steering E-Buses Towards a Just Transition
23 April 2024

Steering E-Buses Towards a Just Transition

Based on the Master Thesis by Sarah Dobjani / Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences in cooperation with the TUMI E-Bus Mission. For the full publication version of the thesis, click here.   The global shift towards electrifying public transport as a response to climate change and air pollution introduces challenges for the workforce, particularly in […]
TUMI Update April
27 March 2024

TUMI Update April

Welcome to the April edition of our newsletter, where we bring you the latest updates and insights shaping the world of sustainable urban transport. We are thrilled to share our active engagement in the HSC Roundtables, a vital platform for driving meaningful dialogue and actionable solutions. The discussions during numerous roundtables are aimed at preparing […]
Low-emission zones: Managing air quality in cities
20 March 2024

Low-emission zones: Managing air quality in cities

This blog article is based on the latest TUMI infographic below. It explains different types of low-emission zones (LEZ) and provides examples of how these measures are implemented in cities around the world. To find more TUMI infographics, head to our multimedia library.   In the face of challenges like rising motorization and congestion, worsening […]
Germany, Mexico and LATAM propose solutions for accessibility, safety and inclusion of women's mobility
6 March 2024

Germany, Mexico and LATAM propose solutions for accessibility, safety and inclusion of women's mobility

With the aim of fostering new international alliances to propose solutions to the challenges of accessibility, safety and inclusion faced by women and other vulnerable groups in mobility, one of the 15 roundtables promoted by the Hamburg Sustainability Conference (HSC) was held  in Mexico City on Tuesday, February 27, 2024.  The edition in Mexico was […]
TUMI Update March
28 February 2024

TUMI Update March

In this edition, we delve into two pivotal topics shaping the landscape of sustainable urban transport: gender inclusivity and the power of data. In anticipation of International Women’s Day on March 8, we spotlight our work in the intersection of gender and mobility. Our new webinar series delves into diverse experiences, highlighting inclusivity in episode […]
Mobility experiences from the Sahrawi refugee camps
23 February 2024

Mobility experiences from the Sahrawi refugee camps

A blog on how mobility becomes a lifeline for connecting with others, political participation and planning future activities – providing a sense of agency in a situation of displacement, written by Emma Lehbib, a young German woman with roots in Western Sahara. Every weekday, a bus departs from Ausred to Rabouni at 7 AM, a […]
Talking Transport Transformation: The human infrastructure of cycling and walking with Lucas Snaije
21 February 2024

Talking Transport Transformation: The human infrastructure of cycling and walking with Lucas Snaije

Achieving transport equity With 135 members in 70 countries, BYCS is aiming to achieve a share of 50% of all urban trips by bicycle in 2030. Drawing on his background in anthropology and urban geography, as well as on his experience at BYCS, Lucas champions a “family–centric approach to cycling promotion”, based on the sheer […]
Talking Transport Transformation: Walking the Talk with Jorge Cáñez
19 February 2024

Talking Transport Transformation: Walking the Talk with Jorge Cáñez

During the Walk21 conference in Kigali, we sat down with Jorge Cáñez, a transport expert from Mexico. He works for the Kounkuey Design Initiative (KDI) in Los Angeles to create equitable urban spaces and establish the Gender Equity Action Plan for the city. This transformative initiative was sparked by the “Changing Lanes” report from 2021, […]

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