The paratransit puzzle
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 23735290 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Jacqueline M Klopp (0000-0002-3284-1715), Clémence Cavoli (0000-0002-8313-0323), Clemence M Cavoli |
| Year | 2017 |
| Pages | 95-110 |
| Publication date | 2017-11-27 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | CHAPTER |
| Venue | Urban Mobilities in the Global South (SOURCE_BOOK) |
| Publisher | Routledge (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.4324/9781315265094-6 |
| OpenAlex | W2908503054 |
| ISBN | 9781315265094 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 9 |
| References cited | 1 |
Most citizens in African cities rely on semi-formal bus systems called paratransit. Yet these mobility systems tend to be invisible or marginal within formal urban planning processes: a “paratransit puzzle”. Through comparative analysis of recent master plans for Maputo and Nairobi, we concretely demonstrate this gap in official planning. We also show preliminary evidence from Maputo and Nairobi to suggest that collaborative paratransit mapping can support more inclusive transportation planning conversations. Overall, given the importance of these mobility systems in African cities, we argue that paratransit needs to be a more central concern within an inclusive planning process.
Paratransit · Political science · Computer Science · Law · Transportation and Mobility Innovations · Urban Planning and Governance · Urban Transport and Accessibility
Under the auspices of the state
Motorcycle taxis, personhood, and the moral landscape of mobility
Walking as a mode of transport in ‘unwalkable contexts’
Estimating baseline vehicular emissions for paratransit modes in sub-Saharan African cities
Aux limites des grandes infrastructures. Les transports africains face au tournant des mobilités
Accessibility, (dis)advantage and everyday mobility practices and experiences
Accessibility and sustainable mobility transitions in Africa
The Past in Present African Urban Mobility Systems
Walking cities that are (un)walkable
| Citations per year | 1.5 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2020 - 2026 (7) |
| Highly cited | No |