Reimagining Motion

Written by: High Volume Transport Applied Research Programme
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  • Reimagining Motion is our podcast for the High Volume Transport Applied Research Programme (HVT). In our latest season we explore infrastructure and transport systems development in South Asia and what it needs to look like in the future

    Each episode draws on the latest HVT research, case studies and newly developed frameworks offering insights and practical ideas for addressing climate change in the land transport sector.

    HVT is funded by the UK's Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office. The views expressed do not represent the views of the UK government.

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Episodes
  • Sustainable and climate resilient transport in Asia Pacific with Jamie Leather

    Sustainable and climate resilient transport in Asia Pacific with Jamie Leather
    Aug 15 2024
    In this final episode of season 6, we speak with Jamie Leather, Director of the Transport Sector of the Asian Development Bank (ADB). What strategies need to be adopted to decarbonize transport in the region? What role will electric vehicles play in the transition towards sustainable and low carbon transport? How can Asia achieve a just transition in the transport sector? And what approaches to and what approaches to adaptation can be taken to deal with the natural disasters that currently in...
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    37 mins
  • The impact of heatwaves on women commuters in India with Dr Deepty Jain

    The impact of heatwaves on women commuters in India with Dr Deepty Jain
    Aug 15 2024
    In this episode we speak with Dr Deepty Jain of the the Indian Institute of Technology, about the work being done to assess the impact of heatwaves on women when traveling in India, and potential solutions. LinksGender and income based variability in travel choices in Vishakhapatnam, IndiaHot weather and travel: how best to meet the needs of women in DelhiGendered approach of addressing adaptation capacity to hot conditionsNarrating Lives/Labour: Documenting Domestic Labour in KolkataLea...
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    29 mins
  • Creating road and design guidelines for three-wheeler vehicles in Bangladesh with Dr Nazmus Sakib

    Creating road and design guidelines for three-wheeler vehicles in Bangladesh with Dr Nazmus Sakib
    Aug 12 2024
    Slow moving Two and three-wheeler vehicles (Tri-SMVs) make up as much as 80% of the traffic in Bangladesh, but the roads are largely designed for motorised vehicles with four or more wheels. This creates safety and comfort issues for Tri-SMV drivers and passengers, significantly affecting the mobility of vulnerable groups.In this episode we speak to Dr Nazmus Sakib of the Islamic University of Technology in Bangladesh about his research into this essential transport modality in both urban and...
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    39 mins

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