Improving sidewalk safety for pedestrians in Addis Ababa

Featured GRSF Grant Activity: Improving sidewalk safety for pedestrians in Addis Ababa ⌵

This GRSF Grant Activity has improved sidewalk safety for pedestrians in Addis Ababa, where walking is the predominant transport mode. The project provided evidence on current unsafe pedestrian walking conditions, developed ‘low-hanging fruit’ actions and strategies, and developed a systematic approach for pedestrian and sidewalk safety for the city of Addis Ababa.

Thanks to GRSF support, a framework for Addis Ababa to plan, design, and maintain its sidewalks was created.

By developing knowledge products, the project disseminated to key stakeholders in Addis Ababa a deep understanding of the current conditions of safety, security and walkability of sidewalks and linkages to urban transport and quality of life.

It is expected that the project will leverage findings and recommendations for other organizations regarding pedestrian safety, including Institute for Transportation and Development Policy (ITDP) and Bloomberg Philanthropies studies.

Project's team: Wendy Jia, Bezawit Tesfaye Fantta