TUMI Update July
Transformative Urban Mobility Initiative
The leading global implementation initiative on sustainable urban mobility
Dear Friends of TUMI ,
Recently, we have been buzzing with activities and events. Let's dive into what we've been up to and what's on the horizon in July.
One of the standout moments this past month was our participation in the ICLEI World Congress 2024 in São Paulo, Brazil. Visionaries, policymakers, and urban mobility enthusiasts from around the world shared insights, strategies, and experiences, all aimed at making urban mobility more sustainable and inclusive. Our TUMI #EBusMission hosted a side event to explore how the ambitious national fleet renewal program, with financing plans for over 2,000 e-buses, and initiatives like Reciclo can pave the way for a climate-friendly and just mobility transition.
Additionally, TUMI co-hosted the Regional Exchange on Electrifying Minibus Operations in East Africa, held in Kigali. This event brought together delegates from multiple African countries to brainstorm and strategize on the future of minibus electrification. TUMI led a compelling session on "Ensuring Battery Circularity in E-Minibus Operations," exploring innovative pathways for effective end-of-life battery management.
We are thrilled to announce a new partnership call to enhance the operational efficiency of electrified public transport. We are also excited to inform you that our two-part e-learning course, "Transforming Urban Mobility," are now available anytime on the Future Learn platform.
Our dedicated TUMI Partners continuously seek ways to foster collaboration and exchange, working toward making transportation more inclusive and climate-friendly. See below for all their latest news!
Have a great read!
Highlight of the Month
ICLEI World Congress in São Paulo, Brazil
The ICLEI World Congress 2024, held from June 18-21 in São Paulo, Brazil, brought together the ICLEI network to showcase advancements in sustainable urban development. This triennial event stresses the progress made by local and regional governments worldwide.
At this congress, the TUMI #EBusMission held a side event hosted by the City of São Paulo.
The session explored the opportunities and challenges posed by the ambitious national fleet renewal program, which includes financing plans for over 2,000 e-buses. Several Latin American cities shared their progress in deploying e-buses. The discussion on a just mobility transition concluded with an afternoon screening of a short documentary on female transport workers and the potential for scaling up Fortaleza's innovative Reciclo program nationwide.
Events
Building Feminist Cities in São Paulo at Parque da Mobilidade Urbana
To promote the Building Feminist Cities event that will be realized in August 13 in Brasília, a panel session moderated by ITDP Brasil was realized at Parque da Mobilidad Urbana in Sao Paulo, Brazil on June 13.
Once again it became clear, that not only for Brazil, the intersectionality is very important to consider. According to a study from ITDP Brasil, in the Metropolitan Region of São Paulo, 52% of the population is made up of women, 43% of whom are black. However, only 10% of the poorest live close to medium and high capacity public transport stations.
Electrifying Minibus Operations in Africa
TUMI, in partnership with MobiliseYourCity and VREF, co-hosted the Regional Exchange on Electrifying Minibus Operations in East Africa, held in Kigali from June 11-13. The event brought together delegates from multiple African countries and organizations to brainstorm and strategize on the future of minibus electrification.
TUMI led the session "Ensuring Battery Circularity in E-Minibus Operations." The session dove deep into the significance of the circular economy for Africa, tackling the tough end-of-life (EOL) challenges of e-bus components. Together, the participants explored innovative pathways for effective EOL battery management.
MobiliseYourCity Steering Commitee
TUMI Management head Insa Illgen attended the 14th MobiliseYourCity Partnership Steering Commitee, representing TUMI and GIZ commitment to the initiative. The Agence Française de Développement passed the chair of the MYC partnership to the European Commission.
Among the Partners and Donors' top priorities:
● Keep delivering on SUMPs and NUMPs in our member countries and cities
● Work strategically as part of the Global Gateway
● Enhance our exchange with the private sector
● Maintain a strong focus on the environmental and social issues related to urban mobility Share and align pipelines periodically
E-Bus Mission
Call for Partnerships: Digitalizing E-Bus Projects
TUMI is excited to announce a new partnership call with universities, national training institutes, and development sector organizations dedicated to enhancing the operational efficiency of electrified public transport. Our goal is to expand TUMI’s e-course, Digitalizing E-Bus Projects, to new regions and drive impactful change.
Mobilize Minds
Thank you: End of the course "Electric two-and-three Wheelers: Steering Mobility Revolution "
Over the past six weeks, participants from more than 57 countries joined our course, "Electric Two-and-Three-Wheelers: Steering the Mobility Revolution".
Developed by TUMI and PEM-Motion, this course explored the rising popularity of electric two-and-three-wheelers, especially in the Global South. Participants gained skills in vehicle types, application models, technological advancements, financing options, and end-of-life management.
What do participants say about the course?
● 83% of participants reported that the course met their expectations,
● 100% of respondents reported they gained new knowledge and skills
● 67% have already started applying what they learned in real-world scenarios.
For TUMI, this feedback demonstrates the course's impact and highlights the growing interest in and commitment towards electric mobility solutions. We are thrilled to see such enthusiasm and are committed to continuing our #MobilizeMinds efforts to provide high-quality, practical skills in sustainable urban mobility. In this regard, we invite you to kindly share your comments and feedback at info@transformative-mobility.org.
It is worth recalling that enrolled participants can still access and take part in the course content for the whole six weeks after their individual starting dates. Moreover, we encourage you to stay engaged with the latest urban mobility resources.
"Transforming Urban Mobility" courses on FutureLearn – anytime and at your pace!
We are excited to announce that our "Transforming Urban Mobility" e-learning courses are now available anytime on the FutureLearn platform (previously available only during scheduled course runs).
The course has been jointly developed by TUMI and the University College London (UCL) and offers a comprehensive introduction to sustainable urban mobility. Whether you're an academic, researcher, student, or a professional working with national and city authorities, consultancies, or civil society, you can now register at your convenience and enhance your expertise in creating sustainable urban transport solutions.
The course features a total of 27 hours and participation is free of charge. To enhance your flexibility, it is divided into two separate course parts and is available both in English and Spanish language. Upon completion, certificates are issued by TUMI.
TUMI Data
Open Data Standard for Better Public Transport - The General Transit Feed Specification (GTFS)
Effective transport planning is crucial for developing sustainable and inclusive cities. In urban mobility, data empowers planners and policymakers to make well-informed decisions. The General Transit Feed Specification (GTFS) plays a key role in making public transport data accessible. At its essence, GTFS is fundamentally about enhancing the public transport experience. How? Read our latest article to learn more about this data standard for better public transport.
TUMI Labs
TUMI Lab Kenya: Nakuru County leads the way in safe, inclusive public transport with new Code of Conduct
The Flone Initiative Trust with support from TUMI Lab is working with the Nakuru County Government in Kenya to develop a Public Transport Code of Conduct to address mobility challenges with a focus on vulnerable public transport workers and users, especially women, persons with disabilities, and older persons.
The Code of Conduct housed in Department of Road, Public Works and Transport will strengthen the county government’s capacity to enforce and implement sustainable interventions addressing existing and emerging trends that negatively affect gender equity and inclusion in public transport. The code will further increase awareness and increase stakeholders' capacity for collective action towards the realization of a safe inclusive public transport ecosystem for all.
This is transformative as it's the first Public Transport Code of Conduct in the country and will set a precedent for other municipal and city boards to transform how their public transport works in cities and towns. More news and a blog post on the TUMI Lab in Nakuru will be issued in the next update.
Stay Tuned!
TUMI Knowledge Hub
New Publication: Lviv E-Mobility Plan | План розвитку електромобільності Львівської міської територіальної громади
We present our latest publication, focused on the Lviv E-Mobility Plan. This plan outlines strategies for advancing electric mobility in Lviv to enhance sustainable transport options and reducing emissions.
The Ukraine Recovery Conference 2024 took place on June 11-12 under the motto "United in defence. United in recovery. Stronger together." The high-level political event aimed to mobilize international support for Ukraine's recovery, reconstruction, reform, and modernization. It marked the first URC hosted in an EU (European Union) member state, reflecting the Lugano principles and showcasing Ukrainian reform progress in the context of its economic resilience and EU accession process.
The URC2024 goal was to provide emergency assistance, implement rapid recovery projects, and create conditions for private sector investments and civil society engagement in Ukraine's reconstruction.
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