Trufi Association1d ago

Nigeria’s informal transport sector is already solving mobility challenges. It’s time for policies to catch up.

“We want to give operators of informal mobility a voice, make them visible.” For Nigeria, this means shifting from disruption to collaboration.

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/12/majekodunmi-tasks-govt-to-develop-evidence-based-policies-for-transport-sector/

#informaltransport #populartransport #Africa #Nigeria #urbanplanning #inclusiveplanning #SDG11 #InclusiveResearch #research #TransportationJustice #TrufiAssociation

Majekodunmi tasks govt to develop evidence-based policies for transport sector

By Olayinka Latona Editor-in-Chief of AfroMobility Intel and Managing Director of Bosworth Marketing Consulting (BMC), Bukola Majekodunmi, has appealed to the Nigerian government to abandon guesswork and develop evidence-based policies for the nation’s vast informal transport sector, which serves millions daily but remains overlooked in official planning. She argued that Africa’s rapid urban growth has outpaced […]

Vanguard News
Trufi Association6d ago

Neurodivergent young people shape the travel technology they actually need — the Aubin app.

A team tested Aubin over three days and highlighted features that lower stress and support independence. Their feedback pushed the app toward improvements such as journey-sharing and communication prompts.

https://news.surreycc.gov.uk/2025/12/01/young-people-in-surrey-pilot-innovative-accessible-travel-app-for-neurodivergent-people/

#InclusiveResearch #mobileapp #AppDevelopment #TransportationJustice #Neurodivergent #TrufiAssociation

Young people in Surrey pilot innovative accessible travel app for neurodivergent people

Young people in Surrey are paving the way for more inclusive travel experiences. Members of ATLAS, Surrey Youth Voice’s additional needs and disabilities participation group, recently completed a g…

Surrey News
Open Research and Public Engagement RoadmapSep 21
Loved seeing the creativity and perspectives captured in the zines today.Such powerful reflections on inclusion, community, and research. #OpenResearch #PublicEngagement #Zines #Collaboration #CommunityVoices #ResearchWithImpact #InclusiveResearch
Trufi AssociationMay 29

The article gets it right: Informal systems become transformative when cities listen.

"The Global South must lead with its own playbook."

via xitter @htTweets

https://www.hindustantimes.com/opinion/reimagining-the-urban-future-of-global-south-101748444026398.html

#cityplanning #inclusiveplanning #SDG11 #DecolonizeTransport #InclusiveResearch #informaltransport #populartransport #research #TransportationColonialism #TransportationJustice #TrufiAssociation #India #Brazil #SouthAfrica #Singapore #Indonesia #Thailand #Mexico #Vietnam #Kenya #Colombia #Rwanda

Trufi AssociationMay 29

Lagos commuters don’t distrust cashless payments — they distrust systems that aren’t built for them.

via xitter @TC_Africa @e_mogaji

https://theconversation.com/cashless-card-payments-for-public-transport-lagos-commuters-dont-trust-the-technology-248913

#Africa #Nigeria #InclusiveResearch #minibus #mobility #publictransit #publictransport #research #TrufiAssociation

Cashless card payments for public transport: Lagos commuters don’t trust the technology

The adoption of contactless digital payment for transport in Nigeria is facing challenges.

The Conversation
TetraLogicalMay 23

Inclusive user research is about more than asking questions; it’s about listening with care.

In the latest post in our Inclusive user research series, Ela Gorla explores what it takes to build rapport with participants so they feel respected, heard, and comfortable sharing honest feedback.

The post offers practical advice that helps teams create inclusive and respectful research experiences.

Read it here: https://tetralogical.com/blog/2025/05/23/inclusive-user-research-building-rapport/

#Accessibility #SustainableAccessibility #InclusiveResearch

Trufi AssociationApr 26

No city should be a lab for someone else’s theory. Cities thrive when shaped by those who inhabit them, not just by out-of-touch planners. The same applies to mobility.

HT mstdn @UrbanismNow

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/urbanism-from-asia-beyondthe-story-behind-cities-for-cities-yxwic/

#Asia #cityplanning #urbandesign #urbanism #urbanplanner #urbanplanning #inclusiveplanning #SDG11 #DecolonizeUrbanism #FieldResearch #InclusiveResearch #ParticipatoryResearch #TrufiAssociation

Urbanism from Asia and beyond~The story behind for Cities

for Cities was founded by urban designer Mariko Sugita and experience designer Yukako Ishikawa in 2019. We are both from Japan—based in Tokyo and Kyoto—with backgrounds in urban design and urban sociology.

OpenScienceCommunityGroningenApr 19

🚨 Workshop Alert!
📅 May 12 (Mon) | 🕙 10:00–17:00 CET
📍 Nijmegen, NL

Want to make your research, support, or events more open, inclusive & participatory? Join us for a full-day workshop with sessions on EDI, allyship, preregistration & more.

🔗 Info & sign-up: https://responsible-scholarship.pubpub.org/pub/n65lctge/release/7
#OpenScience #EDI #InclusiveResearch #Allyship

Making scholarship look like the world looks

A workshop day on Openness, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Academia

Responsible Scholarship
Trufi AssociationApr 15

Santiago’s suburban rail proves justice can be built into infrastructure. The Accessibility Fairness Index (AFI) turns justice into a metric, not an afterthought.

via ScienceDirect

HT mstdn @UrbanismNow

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S096669232500095X

#Americas #Santiago #Chile #InclusiveResearch #ParticipatoryResearch #research #SharedMobility #UrbanMobility #MobilitySolutions #FutureOfTransport #transportation #TransportationJustice #TrufiAssociation

GeekooApr 1

Uncover the hidden mental health crisis: how everyday discrimination fuels depression and anxiety across diverse communities. #MentalHealthAwareness #Discrimination #InclusiveResearch

https://geekoo.news/discriminations-toll-unveiling-mental-health-disparities-across-diverse-communities/

Discrimination's Toll: Unveiling Mental Health Disparities Across Diverse Communities | Geekoo

Discrimination's pervasive influence significantly elevates the risk of depression and anxiety among diverse racial and ethnic groups. A recent study reveals that multiracial, White, and Asian adults experience pronounced mental health impacts from everyday discrimination, highlighting the urgent need for inclusive interventions and policies.

Geekoo