Innovation to improve road safety in Africa and Eastern Mediterranean cities
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The Challenge
mdfCities in these regions face urgent needs to address road safety issues. Existing policies often prioritize car-centric transportation infrastructure, leading to high speeds, urban sprawl, and inadequate road safety measures. Challenges include insufficient data, weak enforcement mechanisms, limited resource allocation, outdated urban planning regulations, and a lack of localized policies and action plans. Despite national-level efforts, cities play a crucial role in complementing these actions and implementing effective road safety projects on the ground.
Expected Outcome
Under the framework of UN-Habitat’s “Global Alliance of Cities for Road Safety” project, the road safety innovation challenge "MyCityMyLife" aims to support innovative initiatives proposed by multi-stakeholder partnerships. These initiatives should have a demonstrable impact on road safety, particularly at the city and neighbourhood levels, with a focus on vulnerable groups. The expected outcomes include the reduction of fatalities through the implementation of innovative pilot projects aligned with the Safe Systems Approach.