Articles, Project Reports & Policy Notes
Leapfrogging towards sustainable mobility: Policy challenges and opportunities for Sub-Saharan African cities
September 2025
Authors: Clémence Cavoli, Daniel Oviedo, Caren Levy, Alexandria Z.W. Chong, Joseph Mustapha Macarthy, Braima Koroma, Joaquín Romero de Tejada, Constâncio Augusto Machanguana, Yasmina Yusuf, Peter Jones
Journal: Transport Policy
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This paper explores the potential for two rapidly growing Sub-Saharan African cities—Maputo (Mozambique) and Freetown (Sierra Leone)—to transition away from car-dependent development trajectories towards more sustainable and inclusive mobility systems. Drawing on participatory workshops, semi-structured interviews, and focus groups with policymakers, planners, and community stakeholders, and alongside the collation of secondary data, the study identifies key structural and institutional barriers to progress, as well as emerging opportunities related to transport and land use. Findings highlight critical challenges in governance, including funding and integrated planning, that constrain effective policy implementation.
Barriers to transition towards sustainable mobility in Sub-Saharan African cities: The case of Maputo and Freetown
June 2025
Authors: Clémence Cavoli, Daniel Oviedo, Alexandria Z.W. Chong, Yasmina Yusuf, Joseph Mustapha Macarthy, Braima Koroma, Joaquín Romero de Tejada, Constâncio Augusto Machanguana
Journal: Sustainable Futures
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This paper explores the extent to which growing cities in Sub-Saharan Africa can accelerate and leapfrog their urban development processes to avoid unsustainable car-dependent developments and instead pursue alternative sustainable mobility transitions. Through 38 interviews with professional stakeholders, policymakers, and representatives of local communities, the paper identifies and examines key barriers within governance, policymaking, and planning processes to enable medium- to long-term changes in Maputo and Freetown. These include: (i) land-use and urban planning; (ii) governance issues in planning and policymaking; (iii) institutional and technical capacity; (iv) regulations, implementation, and enforcement; and (v) finance and revenue. The paper concludes by offering targeted policy recommendations to enhance institutional and technical capacity in transport and land-use policy, planning, implementation, and enforcement processes.
Accessibility, (dis)advantage and everyday mobility practices and experiences: The cases of Maputo and Freetown
September 2024
Authors: Daniel Oviedo, Clémence Cavoli, Alexandria Z.W. Chong, Joaquín Romero de Tejada, Braima Koroma, Yasmina Yusuf
Journal: Area Development and Policy
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The paper proposes a novel framework that interprets social and transport (dis)advantage conditions as critical drivers of mobility behaviours and the resulting (in)accessibility that circumscribes individual experience. It raises unique empirical qualitative evidence from eight neighbourhoods in Freetown (Sierra Leone) and Maputo (Mozambique) about mobility practices across populations facing different degrees of social and transport (dis)advantage. The study’s design is grounded in the in-depth understanding of accessibility using qualitative methods as a counterpoint to predominant quantitative and spatial approaches, filling critical data gaps in Sub-Saharan African cities. The findings reveal a deep-seated aspiration for car ownership, tempered by the urgency of other immediate material needs, and the low levels of trust in popular transport systems.
Everyday accessibility practices and experiences in a context of transitions to sustainable mobility: Qualitative evidence from Sub-Saharan Africa
April 2024
Authors: Daniel Oviedo, Clémence Cavoli, Yasmina Yusuf, Braima Koroma, Alexandria Z.W. Chong
Journal: International Journal of Sustainable Transportation
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This paper builds on qualitative research methods and a framework for transition to sustainable mobility to explore the links between travel needs, preferences, attitudes, and structural factors such as urban form, poverty, and informality. Focusing on Freetown, Sierra Leone, the study examines four neighbourhoods with varying levels of access and motorisation. It interrogates how participants perceived accessibility shapes differentiated everyday mobility and land-use practices, and the implications for urban accessibility and sustainable mobility in the medium to long term. The findings reveal that perceived accessibility influences everyday mobility and land-use practices and the attitudes of individuals driving them to trade off immediate needs with long-term risks and exposures, and collectively transform the functional and physical configurations of the built environment to address their needs in the absence of suitable top-down transport and land-use interventions.
Freetown’s development trajectory from a sustainable mobility perspective
December 2024
Authors: Daniel Oviedo, Clémence Cavoli, Alexandria Z.W. Chong, Yasmina Yusuf, Braima Koroma, Joseph M Macarthy
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This chapter examines the recent urban development trajectory of Freetown, the capital of Sierra Leone, with a focus on sustainable mobility. It aims to understand the specific circumstances that can accelerate pathways to sustainable mobility and urban land-use. The chapter is part of the book Urban Transformations in Sierra Leone: Knowledge Co-Production and Partnerships for a Just City, published by UCL Press.
T-SUM Impact Summary & Reflection
October 2023
Authors: Clémence Cavoli, Daniel Oviedo, Yasmina Yusuf, Alexandria Z.W. Chong, Joseph Macarthy, Braima Koroma, Joaquín Romero de Tejada and Constâncio Machanguana
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This document provides an overview of the research and policy impacts of the T-SUM project in its inception.
City Profile — Mobility, Accessibility and Land Use in the Maputo Metropolitan Area
July 2023
Authors: Joaquín Romero de Tejada, Anna Mazzolini, Constâncio Machanguana, António Matos, Géssica Macamo, Clémence Cavoli and Daniel Oviedo
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This city profile brings together existing knowledge and plans on urban development in the Maputo Metropolitan Area, including its transport system and recent changes in the mobility sector. It also identifies key data gaps that must be filled for researchers and policy and planning practitioners to gain a comprehensive understanding of Maputo’s urban mobility trajectory.
Accessibility and sustainable mobility transitions in Africa: Insights from Freetown
December 2022
Authors: Daniel Oviedo, Clémence Cavoli, Caren Levy, Braima Koroma, Joseph Macarthy, Orlando Sabogal, Fatima Arroyo and Peter Jones
Journal: Journal of Transport Geography
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Policies, practices, and partnerships that can support an accelerated transition to sustainable mobility are urgent concerns for rapidly developing cities, particularly in the context of low-but-rising motorisation and economic growth, widening social and spatial inequalities, as well as air pollution and climate change. This paper offers a comprehensive assessment of mobility patterns and accessibility needs within a larger debate about mobility transitions and sustainable development. Using a mixed-methods approach, the paper combines case-study focus groups with city-wide accessibility and mobility analyses in Freetown, the capital of Sierra Leone. It then presents evidence to demonstrate the value of accessibility-centred data and analysis in informing policy priorities for improving urban mobility—in Freetown, across Africa, and globally.
T-SUM Lexicon
July 2023
Authors: Alexandria Z.W. Chong, Shyantani Saha, Clémence Cavoli, Daniel Oviedo and Yasmina Yusuf
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This document provides an overview of all the key terms and definitions used as part of the T-SUM project.
Actor-network analysis of community-based organisations in health pandemics: evidence from the COVID-19 response in Freetown, Sierra Leone
October 2022
Authors: Louis Kusi Frimpong, Seth Asare Okyere, Stephen Kofi Diko, Matthew Abunyewah, Michael Odei Erdiaw-Kwasie, Tracy Sidney Commodore, Daniel Oviedo Hernandez and Michihiro Kita
Journal: Disasters
Drawing on a qualitative study conducted in two informal settlements in Freetown, this paper applies actor-network theory to examine how community-based organisations (CBOs) frame COVID-19 as a health risk, as well as engage with other actors and navigate the tensions that emerge. The findings suggest that building CBO capacities and establishing new channels for knowledge exchange can enhance actor networks in communities and their response to health crises.
Walking off the beaten path: Everyday walking environment and practices in informal settlements in Freetown
September 2021
Authors: Daniel Oviedo, Seth Asare Okyere, Mariajosé Nieto, Michihiro Kita, Louis Frimpong Kusi, Yasmina Yusuf and Braima Koroma​
Journal: Research in Transportation Business & Management
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This paper presents preliminary results of a pilot study that examined the walking environment and everyday walking practices in an informal settlement in Freetown, Sierra Leone, using web-based mapping and a qualitative questionnaire. Through context-specific understandings of the everyday walking environment, the research provides avenues for urban transport and development planners to work with local actors to improve accessibility in informal urban neighbourhoods facing acute structural deficits for urban mobility and access to essential everyday services.
Accelerating sustainable mobility and land-use transitions in rapidly growing cities: Identifying common patterns and enabling factors
June 2021
Author: Clémence Cavoli
Journal: Journal of Transport Geography
This paper aims to identify recurrent governance and policy factors, as well as macro factors, that tend to contribute to car-dependent urban mobility systems in rapidly growing cities. It draws on qualitative and quantitative data from five under-researched Eastern European and Middle Eastern cities: Tallinn, Bucharest, Skopje, Adana, and Amman. The paper investigates the extent to which car-dependent urban development processes can be avoided in rapidly growing cities, to support transitions towards liveable and sustainable cities. It also provides policy recommendations targeting growing cities with low levels of car use, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa.
City Profile — Freetown: Base Conditions of Mobility, Accessibility and Land Use
February 2021
Authors: Braima Koroma, Daniel Oviedo, Yasmina Yusuf, Joseph Macarthy, Clémence Cavoli, Peter Jones, Caren Levy, Sudie Austina Sellu
This city profile provides an overview of Freetown’s urban development, with a focus on the transport sector to support pathways toward sustainable urban mobility in the long term. It is the first rigorous attempt at producing evidence-based knowledge to understand the main drivers shaping the city’s current development trajectory and their influence on urban mobility, accessibility, and broader social and environmental issues. The city profile aims to contribute to local, national, and global discussions on mobility transitions and sustainable development by offering a grounded analysis of the baseline conditions from which urban trajectories toward greater sustainable mobility can be assessed.
T-SUM Report — Participatory Policy Planning in Freetown, Sierra Leone
January 2021
The report outlines the approach and methodology for two participatory workshops held in Freetown, Sierra Leone, as part of the T-SUM project. It offers a detailed account of the preparation and implementation processes, along with reflections on the practical experience of organising and facilitating the workshops. The aim is to provide an example of how participatory policy processes can be designed and implemented in the mobility sector, particularly within the context of rapidly growing cities in Sub-Saharan Africa.​
Strategic Vision for Sustainable Urban Transport and Mobility in Sierra Leone: Timeline of Policy Priorities
November 2020
Timeline of policy priorities that were identified and discussed during the T-SUM workshop "Future Freetown: Improving Mobility – From Vision to Implementation" held on 4 March 2020, in Freetown, Sierra Leone. The participatory workshop was co-led by SLURC and UCL, with support from Freetown City Council, Ministry of Transport and Aviation, Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority, Sierra Leone Roads Authority, Sierra Leone Road Transport Corporation, Sierra Leone Institution of Engineers, Fourah Bay College, and the Directorate of Science, Technology and Innovation. Approximately 50 key stakeholders took part in the discussions.
Strategic Vision for Sustainable Urban Transport and Mobility in Sierra Leone: Practical Implementation Constraints and Opportunities
October 2020
Summary of key outcomes and shared perspectives that emerged from the T-SUM workshop "Future Freetown: Improving Mobility – From Vision to Implementation" held on 4 March 2020, in Freetown, Sierra Leone. The participatory workshop was co-led by SLURC and UCL, with support from Freetown City Council, Ministry of Transport and Aviation, Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority, Sierra Leone Roads Authority, Sierra Leone Road Transport Corporation, Sierra Leone Institution of Engineers, Fourah Bay College, and the Directorate of Science, Technology and Innovation. Approximately 50 key stakeholders took part in the discussions.
Strategic Vision for Sustainable Urban Transport and Mobility in Sierra Leone: Lessons and Insights from Freetown
June 2020
Summary of the shared conclusions that emerged from the T-SUM workshop “Future Freetown: A Vision to Improve Mobility” held on 3-4 December 2019, in Freetown, Sierra Leone. The workshop was co-led by SLURC and UCL, with support from Freetown City Council, Ministry of Transport and Aviation, Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority, Sierra Leone Roads Authority, Sierra Leone Road Transport Corporation, Sierra Leone Institution of Engineers, Fourah Bay College, and the Directorate of Science, Technology and Innovation. Approximately 50 key stakeholders participated in the workshop.
Student Outputs
An Economic Case for Investing in Walking and Public Transport Infrastructure – A Maputo Case Study
April 2025
This dissertation is written by Nelson Cosme, BEng in Civil Engineering, from the Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering (CEGE), supervised by Dr. Clémence Cavoli.
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This study examines the economic case for investing in walking and public transport in Maputo, assessing whether existing public investment patterns align with sustainable urban mobility principles that emphasise environmental responsibility, social inclusion, and economic viability. The study combines semi-structured interviews and policy document analysis, and the findings reveal a persistent misalignment between investment patterns and sustainability goals, with funding disproportionately favouring car-centric infrastructure. Institutional fragmentation, fiscal constraints, and socio-cultural biases toward car ownership further hinder the transition towards sustainable mobility. Nevertheless, emerging initiatives such as multimodal integration and climate financing offer potential pathways for reform. This study advocates for viewing sustainable urban mobility as a catalyst for inclusive economic growth, urban resilience, and transport equity. It concludes with policy recommendations to strengthen institutional capacity, improve financing strategies, and promote culturally relevant mobility solutions in Maputo.
Sustainable Mobility in Sub-Saharan African Cities
April 2025
This dissertation is written by Ibukunoreoluwa Odele, from the Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering (CEGE), supervised by Dr. Clémence Cavoli.
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Improving access to key services in rapidly growing cities like Maputo is a major challenge, particularly when semi-formal and informal transport systems operate in parallel. This study explores how integrating the city’s planned bus rapid transit (BRT) system with its existing chapas (minibuses) network could improve accessibility to healthcare, education, employment, and recreational amenities. The analysis uses travel-time isochrones, weighted amenity scoring, and population projections for 2023 and 2028 to measure access across different travel time bands and assess the role of network design and population growth. Results show that the multimodal integration leads to a significant improvement in accessibility, with around 330,000 more people able to reach essential services within 60 minutes. However, accessibility gains are uneven—some fast-growing neighbourhoods in the urban periphery are still underserved due to infrastructure constraints.
Obstacles to sustainable mobility in Sub-Saharan African cities
April 2025
This dissertation is written by Yuxuan Zhang, from the Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering (CEGE), supervised by Dr. Clémence Cavoli.
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This study examines the common transport problems in Maputo and Freetown to identify and compare the main challenges in the operation of their traffic systems. First, a literature review on the characteristics of urban traffic development in low- and middle-income countries is conducted. Common problems include long-term infrastructure lag, insufficient public transport supply, informal transport, and limited governance capacity. Next, the study analyses 41 interview transcripts (27 in Maputo and 14 in Freetown), focusing on the five most frequently cited issues: poor road conditions, lack of transport facilities, inadequate road network, limited public transport options, and insufficient coverage. Insufficient parking spaces and traffic congestion were notable issues in Maputo and Freetown, respectively. Interview findings highlight persistent funding and financing gaps, road traffic safety, and fragmented transport governance in both cities.
Walking the Talk: Bridging Policy and Reality in Urban Walkability - A Case Study in Freetown and Maputo
September 2024
This dissertation is written by Sarah Waddah Hussein Fatany, MSc in Environmental Systems Engineering, from the Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering (CEGE), supervised by Dr. Clémence Cavoli.
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This study investigates the gaps between policy and reality in improving walkability in Freetown and Maputo, focusing on communities in informal settlements. Using a qualitative approach, the study analyses policy documents and interviews with residents and other local stakeholders to understand their diverse experiences of walking. The findings reveal a considerable discrepancy between policy intentions and the day-to-day lived realities of communities in informal settlements, with a frustratingly low level of acknowledgement of walking as a legitimate mode of transport, despite its prevalence. The scant policy attention on walkability in both cities translates into inadequate improvements in the overall experiences of safety, accessibility, and pleasurability for pedestrians. The study calls for an urgent shift in policymaking to prioritise pedestrian needs to promote equity and reduce transport inequalities.
To What Extent Does Freetown Climate Action Plan Enable a Just Transition Towards Sustainable Urban Mobility?
September 2024
This dissertation is written by Inderpal Singh Gupta, MSc in Environmental Systems Engineering, from the Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering (CEGE), supervised by Dr. Clémence Cavoli.
The concept of ‘just transition’ has gained popularity in transport and mobility studies over the past decade, emphasising the need for equitable and inclusive transitions towards sustainable mobility. The dissertation evaluates how the transport section of the Freetown Climate Action Plan promotes a just transition towards sustainable urban mobility. Comprehensive literature review and a series of semi-structured interviews are conducted to examine the city’s transport plans through a conceptual framework of justice—specifically procedural, distributive, and recognition justice. Findings indicate that while there are efforts to incorporate principles of just transition, critical aspects such as governance, public engagement, integration of the informal economy, and support to meet the needs of vulnerable communities are lacking. It concludes with policy recommendations to advance just transitions towards sustainable urban mobility in Freetown and cities across Sub-Saharan Africa.​​
Cable Cars as Potential Sustainable Urban Mobility Solutions - A Case Study of Freetown
September 2024
This dissertation is written by Rongchen Tang, MSc in Geospatial Science, from the Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering (CEGE), supervised by Dr. Clémence Cavoli.
The cable car has emerged as a viable urban transport solution due to its ability to overcome terrain obstacles, environmentally friendly characteristics, and relatively low cost. However, research on cable cars has primarily focused on Latin America and Europe, with limited case studies from Asia and Africa. This study takes Freetown, Sierra Leone, as a case study to investigate the potential for adopting cable cars in Sub-Saharan Africa. It draws insights from global examples, particularly Chongqing, China, which has over 40 years of operational history and a similar implementation context. The study employs a mixed-method approach that combines a systematic literature review, semi-structured expert interviews, and thematic content analysis to explore the challenges and solutions in implementing cable cars in Freetown and Chongqing and to assess their impact on local communities.
Analysis of Sierra Leone’s Medium-Term National Development Plan (MTNDP): Challenges & Opportunities Ahead of the Tourism Sector
January 2022 & September 2020
This dissertation is written by Antoine B. Kallab, MSc Urban Economic Development from The Bartlett Development Planning Unit (DPU), and supervised by Dr. Daniel Oviedo Hernandez. It examines challenges in the implementation of the MTNDP by focusing on three enablers in the tourism sector: air connectivity, labour market, and the institutional environment.
Based on the dissertation submitted, a policy brief was developed as part of a fellowship agreement between the DPU and the Sierra Leone Urban Research Centre (SLURC). The policy brief was also supported by the Sierra Leone Ministry of Planning and Economic Development (MOPED) and the National Tourism Board (NTB).​
Exploring the Relationship Between Gender Difference and Transport Poverty: A Maputo Case Study
September 2021
This dissertation is written by Mohamed Dahir, Intercollegiate MSc in Transport from Imperial College London and University College London, and supervised by Dr. Clémence Cavoli.
The dissertation aims to examine the relationship between transport poverty, gender differences, and associated accessibility challenges, using Maputo as a case study of a growing urban economy in Sub-Saharan Africa. It draws on focus group data provided by the T-SUM project, analysed using thematic content analysis. The findings reveal that women's mobility is locally confined, with fewer trips beyond their neighbourhoods compared to men. Women also have access to fewer transport options and often avoid travelling at night due to fear of crime. These gendered differences highlight that women in Maputo face greater transport and social disadvantage than men, resulting in higher levels of transport poverty.​​
To What Extent Can E-Ticketing Foster Multimodal Integration of Transport Systems? — A Maputo Case Study
September 2021
This dissertation is written by Julian Maximilian Kling, Intercollegiate MSc in Transport from Imperial College London and University College London, and supervised by Dr. Clémence Cavoli.
The dissertation investigates the potential of electronic ticketing to promote the integration of multimodal transport, using the recent implementation of an e-ticketing system on public buses in Maputo, the capital of Mozambique, as a case study. It focuses on the specific characteristics of transport systems in the Global South, particularly Sub-Saharan Africa, to deepen understanding of how e-ticketing can support the integration of paratransit into Maputo’s broader public transport network. This dissertation builds on a critical literature review and five semi-structured interviews with experts on multimodality, e-ticketing, and Maputo’s transport system. Findings suggest that e-ticketing holds significant potential as a tool for enabling the integration of paratransit and public transport.​
Reframing Accessibility as the Key to Achieve Sustainable Urban Mobility in the Global South: Freetown, Sierra Leone Case Study
September 2020
This dissertation is written by Almos Tivadar Papp, MSc Building and Urban Design in Development from The Bartlett Development Planning Unit (DPU), and supervised by Dr. Daniel Oviedo Hernandez.
The dissertation explores the lack of accessibility and its role in achieving the transition towards a more sustainable urban mobility in the Global South, using Freetown, Sierra Leone, as a case study. The primary aim is to develop a framework for facilitating a more equitable and inclusive transition to sustainable urban mobility, with a particular focus on local challenges, analysed through the lens of accessibility. The proposed framework is also designed to be adapted to other cities across Sub-Saharan Africa that face similar mobility and accessibility issues.​​
STeAPP Project: Transitions to Sustainable Urban Mobility in Sub-Saharan Africa
August 2019
This report was a part of the STeAPP project, co-written by Enping Dong, Nicole Kugelmass Holender, Mario Reyes Saldias, and María Ricalde Cural, and supervised by Dr. Ellie Cosgrave and Dr. Joanna Chataway.
STeAPP’s role in the project focused on two areas: 1) identifying key enablers of transitions to sustainable urban mobility (SUM) by developing case studies of comparable cities; and 2) analysing practices in participatory governance, process design, and workshop facilitation, with the aim of producing a practical guideline. The first part of the analysis draws on the theory of socio-technical transitions, which provides a framework for understanding the challenges involved in achieving a successful transition toward SUM. The second section focuses on the factors that enable transitions to SUM. The third section examines participatory governance, exploring how inclusive processes can facilitate socio-technical transitions by helping to prioritise actions and outline practical implementation steps. Finally, the fourth section of the analysis considers how Maputo and Freetown can shift from their current socio-technical regimes toward one that is centred on SUM.​
Portuguese Publications/Publicações Portuguesas
City Profile — Maputo Metropolitan Area
This city profile brings together existing knowledge and plans on urban development in the Maputo Metropolitan Area, including its transport system and recent changes in the mobility sector. It also identifies key data gaps that must be filled for researchers and policy and planning practitioners to gain a comprehensive understanding of Maputo’s urban mobility trajectory.
Este perfil da cidade reúne o conhecimento e os planos existentes sobre o desenvolvimento urbano na Área Metropolitana de Maputo, incluindo seu sistema de transporte e as mudanças recentes no setor de mobilidade. Também identifica lacunas de dados importantes que precisam ser preenchidas para que pesquisadores e profissionais de políticas e planejamento obtenham uma compreensão abrangente da trajetória da mobilidade urbana de Maputo.
City Profile — Maputo Metropolitan Area (Executive Summary)
Executive summary of city profile.
Sumário executivo do perfil urbano.
Policy Briefing Note — Workshops in Maputo Metropolitan Area
The T-SUM team organised participatory policy workshops with stakeholders in the mobility sector. This note outlines the findings gathered from those sessions.
A equipe do T-SUM organizou workshops de políticas participativas com partes interessadas no setor da mobilidade. Esta nota descreve os resultados dessas sessões.
COVID-19
Sierra Leona: Urban Mobility, Accessibility & COVID-19
July 2020
In response to the ongoing crisis associated with COVID-19, the Sierra Leone Urban Research Centre (SLURC) and the T-SUM team have produced a policy brief addressing some of the challenges and recommendations for urban mobility and accessibility in Sierra Leone.​​
Mozambique: Urban Mobility, Accessibility & COVID-19
May 2020
In response to the ongoing crisis associated with COVID-19, the Mozambique Mobility and Transport Observatory (Observatório da Mobilidade e Transportes de Moçambique), WAZA Think-and-Do Tank, and the T-SUM team have produced a policy brief addressing some of the challenges and recommendations for urban mobility and accessibility in Mozambique.​​​
Summary of Focus Group Discussions in Maputo Metropolitan Area
Summary of focus group discussions with residents from four neighbourhoods in Maputo.
Resumo das discussões em grupos focais com moradores de quatro bairros de Maputo.
Working Paper: Implementation Challenges Identified from Interviews
This working paper outlines the key implementation challenges identified through semi-structured interviews with local policymakers and researchers.
Este documento de trabalho descreve os principais desafios de implementação identificados por meio de entrevistas semiestruturadas com formuladores de políticas e pesquisadores locais.
Dense, Diverse, and Sustainable: Exploring Future Pathways for the Adoption of Transit-Oriented Development
September 2020
This dissertation is written by Juan Omar Corona Barrera, MSc Building and Urban Design for Development from The Bartlett Development Planning Unit (DPU), and supervised by Dr. Daniel Oviedo Hernandez.
The dissertation explores the planning framework of transit-oriented development (TOD) in the context of Maputo, the capital of Mozambique, with the aim of identifying future pathways toward achieving sustainable urban development through transport equity. The dissertation engages with theories of justice and introduces the concept of just practices for evaluating the outcomes of TOD initiatives. To identify the factors shaping current land-use policies and urban planning practices, the dissertation traces Maputo’s urban trajectory from the colonial period to the present day. It argues that, despite significant structural challenges currently hindering the possible adoption of TOD, a context-sensitive adaptation of TOD has strong potential as a planning strategy to promote sustainable urban development and equitable transport in Maputo.