Walking and Cycling in Africa - Evidence and Good Practice to Inspire Action

Evidence and good practice to inspire actionWALKING AND CYCLING IN AFRICA What governments and decision makers can do to retain, protect and enable people that walk and cycle in Africa © 2022 United Nations Environment Programme and United Nations Human Settlements ProgrammeWalking and Cycling in Africa – Evidence and Good Practice to Inspire ActionISBN: 978-92-807-3947-3Job number: DTIE/2444/NAThis publication may be reproduced in whole or in part and in any form for educational or non-profit services without special permission from the copyright holder, provided acknowledgement of the source is made. UNEP, UN-Habitat and the Walk21 Foundation would appreciate receiving a copy of any publication that uses this publication as a source.No use of this publication may be made for resale or any other commercial purpose whatsoever without prior permission in writing. Applications for such permission, with a statement of the purpose and extent of the reproduction, should be addressed to the Director, Communication Division, United Nations Environment Programme, P. O. Box 30552, Nairobi 00100, Kenya / Director, External Relations, Strategy, Knowledge and Innovation Division (ERSKI), UN-Habitat, P.O. Box 30030, Nairobi 00100, Kenya.Disclaimers:The designations employed and the presentation of the material in this publication do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of the United Nations concerning the legal status of any country, territory or city or its authorities, or concerning the delimitation of its frontiers or boundaries. For general guidance on matters relating to the use of maps in publications please go to http://www.un.org/Depts/Cartographic/english/htmain.htm Mention of a commercial company or product in this document does not imply endorsement by the United Nations Environment Programme or the authors. The use of information from this document for publicity or advertising is not permitted. Trademark names and symbols are used in an editorial fashion with no intention on infringement of trademark or copyright laws.The views expressed in this publication are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of UNEP, UN-Habitat and Walk21 Foundation. We regret any errors or omissions that may have been unwittingly made.© Maps, photos and illustrations as specifiedSuggested citation: United Nations Environment Programme and United Nations Human Settlements Programme (2022). Walking and Cycling in Africa: Evidence and Good Practice to Inspire Action. Nairobi. https://wedocs.unep.org/20.500.11822/40071Design and Layout by Kadi AcknowledgementsThe United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) and the Walk21 Foundation would like to thank all of the experts involved in the development of this report. Authors and reviewers have contributed to the report in their individual capacities. Their affiliations are mentioned for identification purposes.Lead AuthorsJim Walker (Walk21 Foundation), Janene Tuniz (UNEP), Lander Bosch (UN-Habitat) and Tomaz Cigut (UN-Habitat)EditorsCarly Gilbert-Patrick (UNEP), Bronwen Thornton (Walk21 Foundation), Stefanie Holzwarth (UN-Habitat)Reviewers Aggie Krasnolucka (FIA Foundation), Alisha Myers (World Bicycle Relief), Amanda Gibbert (South African Department of Transport), Amanda Ngabirano (National Physical Planning Board, Uganda), Amos Mwangi (UNEP), Dina Abdelhakim (UNEP), Dennis Mwaniki (UN-Habitat), Meleckidzedeck Khayesi (World Health Organisation), Monica Olyslagers (International Road Assessment Programme), Neji Larbi (Africa Development Bank), Nhan Tran (World Health Organisation), Richard Clark (FIA Foundation) and Sean Cooke (University of Cape Town)Publishing, media and launch supportSolange Montillaud-Joyel (UNEP), Laila Saida (UNEP), Benedict Otieno (UN-Habitat) and Michael Kwasi (UN-Habitat)Design and layoutKerry and Alexander Moolman (Kadi)The development of this report would not have been possible without support from the FIA Foundation, UKAID through the UK Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office, HVT Applied Research Programme and the German Environment Ministry’s International Climate Initiative (IKI). ContentsContentsList of Figures iList of Tables iList of Annexes iGlossary iiOrganizational Statements iiiClick on the menu icon to return to this contents pageChapter 4 What is it like to walk and cycle in Africa? 34Action 4: Focus on comfortable infrastructureCase Study: Safer Schools Project, South AfricaCase Study: An Urban Planning Code system, Rwanda Analysis and Recommendations 55Conclusions 58Methodology 59Country Fact Sheets 61Annexes 116Acronyms and Abbreviations 130Executi