TTC 2024 Agenda
TTC OPENING - Dr Chinebuli Uzondu - Conferenc Chair 09:15am - 9:30 am
Globally, the transport sector accounts for more than a third of CO2 emissions from end-use sectors. To reach our global Net Zero ambitions, transport sector emissions need to fall by around a quarter by 2030. This will involve largely shifting to active travel options (walking/cycling/wheeling), micromobility, public transport and more efficient technologies like electric vehicles. However, some parts of the population are unable or unwilling to make the switch to greener transport solutions because they are considered to be inaccessible, unsafe or ill-suited to their specific needs. Rachel will therefore be discussing this important link between the need for modal shift with the often, undiscussed, issue of inaccessible and non-inclusive transport that leaves many in our societies unable to make use of more sustainable travel options. She will explore this issue and offer solutions on how we can begin to close that critical gap.
Morning track 10:30am - 12:30pm
TRACK 1A: Sustainability (click here to access the meeting on Zoom)
Paper2023: Assessment of the Feasibility of Adopting Electric Buses in Nairobi’s Public Transportation System; A Case Study of Oma and Supa Metro Services - Seif Wesonga
Paper2024: Empirical Analysis of Fuel and CO2 Emission Savings Based on Ambient Conditions and Vehicle Characteristics - Janet Appiah Osei
Paper2026: Sustainable Transportation: Use Cases and Key Policy Recommendations - Kumar Shalender
Paper2028: Transport Policy and Sustainable Mobility in Africa: Insights from Rwanda, Kenya, and Nigeria - Nnamdi O. Madichie
TRACK 2A: Inclusivity (click here to access the meeting on Zoom)
Paper2021: Are Advancing Public Transport Systems Inclusive to All Persons Living with a Disability in Africa? - Mukhodeni Muthige
Paper2032: Exploring the Perception of the Older Population Towards Walking: Cross-City Experience from Lagos and Akure - Christy Bisiriyu
Paper2040: Driving Change: Empowering Women in the Transportation Sector for Inclusive Mobility - Eunice Odeghe
Paper2039: Equity, Transport Justice, and the Older Population in Nigeria and Uganda - Chinebuli Uzondu**
TRACK 3A: Technology (click here to access the meeting on Zoom)
Paper2022: Evaluation of Traffic Congestion Hotspots Using Smart Card Data and Machine Learning Techniques: A Case Study of Ikorodu, Lagos State, Nigeria - Ekene Ijeh
Paper2031: Application of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Transport Planning and Operations - Michael Oyenuga
Paper2034: Challenges of Urban Air Mobility for the Public Interest in Cities - Jerry Kolo
Paper2038: Prediction of Electric Vehicle Charging Time Using Ensemble Machine Learning Models - Irfan Ullah
Keynote 2: Kate Mackay - Putting the user front and centre of planning for walking - 1pm -2pm
Kate’s presentation will focus on offering some practical insights into how to put the user front and centre of planning for walking. She will begin by giving an overview of travel behaviour and how people make choices about transport – the essential building blocks for considering how we plan for walking. She will then present the design thinking framework and outline how it can be used to enable professionals to put the user front and centre. Following from this, Kate will share examples from Australia, New Zealand, and the UK of how these techniques have been put into practice in projects designed to encourage walking. This will include comment on the use of observational analysis, personas, and engagement methods like ‘How might we?’ and Worst Possible Idea.
Afternoon track 2:00 pm - 4:00 am
Roundtable on building a momentum for sustainable and inclusive mobility in Africa (02:00 PM - 03:15 PM) Powered by Movin'On Africa, Hosted by: Charlène Kouassi
The roundtable will highlight successful initiatives that promote sustainable and inclusive mobility, focusing on challenges faced over the past 30 years. With perspectives from the private sector, international organizations like GIZ, and regional experiences across Africa, the session aims to inspire collaboration, share best practices, and drive transformative change.
TRACK 1B: Sustainability (click here to access the meeting on Zoom) Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Paper2029: Integrating Smart Mobility Solutions for Transport Sustainability in Urban Areas: A Case Study of Dublin City - Ayodeji Stephen
Paper2030: Evaluating Regulatory Frameworks for Sustainable Transport - Abdulbasit Kolapo Imam
Paper2033: Public Health, Behaviour, and Liveability: Exploring the Three Key Components of Traffic Calming. A Systematic Literature Review - Fotios Magkafas
Paper2035: Are Transportation Systems Sustainable? A Review of Goals, Service Areas, Indicators, Influencers, Challenges, and Policy Reforms in Developed Economies - Tajudeen Alaburo Abdulsalam
TRACK 2B: Inclusivity (click here to access the meeting on Zoom) Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Paper2025: Inclusive Transformation in Transportation: Enhancing Affordability, Equity, and Demand Responsive Transport for People with Disabilities in Developing Countries - Emmanuel Mogaji**
Paper2037: Decarbonizing the Private Mobility Sector through Fuel Subsidy Removal: A Sustainable Transportation Strategy? - Chinenye Okafor
TRACK 3B: Technology (click here to access the meeting on Zoom) Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Paper2027: Developing a Predictive Model for 85th Percentile Speed on Urban Road Networks in Akure, Nigeria - Ebenezer M. Akinfiloye
Paper2036: Exploring the Causes of Traffic Congestion on an Arterial Road in Kumasi - Faithful Famisin
Paper2041: The Future of Mobility: Innovations in Sustainable and Smart Transportation Systems - Callistus Ibe
Paper2042: Driver Distraction and Its Implications for Road Safety: A Study on Sustainable Transportation in Developing Nations - Anderson Etika**
Keynote 3: Dr Zia Wadud - Can EVs deliver sustainable mobility in developing countries? 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Globally, transport is responsible for around a quarter of anthropogenic GHG emissions. It is often the largest emitting end-use sector in the developed world, yet exhibits the slowest rate of reduction. Decarbonising transport faces significant challenges due to its strong ties to economic development, heavy reliance on fossil fuels, entrenched car culture, and the sheer volume of vehicles in operation (over 1 billion cars). Electrification has emerged as the key strategy to mitigate GHG emissions – especially for light duty passenger vehicles – leading to a global increase in Electric Vehicle (EV) sales. Significant international aid is being directed toward low-income countries to facilitate this transition, too. However, given the lessons of unforeseen consequences of new technologies it is imperative to assess EV’s role in the context of wider sustainability of the passenger transport sector, especially in low-income countries with substantially different priorities compared to developed nations. In this ‘perspective’ talk I comment on EV’s potential contribution in achieving the seven goals of sustainable mobility in low-income countries.
Closing and Best Paper Award Ceremony 05:00 PM - 05:30 PM
Join us for the Closing Ceremony where the top papers from each track will be honored with the Best Paper Award. Special recognition will also be given to outstanding contributions that demonstrate exceptional innovation and impact in their respective fields.
** Member of the Conference Committee, exempted from Best Paper Awards.