The next Trans-Safe peer to peer exchange virtual workshop organised by ICLEI Africa and partners will focus on crucial topics concerning motorcycle rider safety, specifically addressing barriers, mobility injury risk mitigation, and head injury prevention.
Join us for an deep dive on systemic risk prevention approaches.
Date: 24 July 2024
Time: 10.00 – 11.30 SAST/ [GMT+2]
Zoom registration link: Register in advance for this meeting by following this link.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Purpose and Agenda:
Motorcycle riders face unique challenges that affect their safety and well-being on the road. This peer exchange aims to foster a collaborative environment where experts and stakeholders can discuss and identify effective strategies to overcome these challenges. The key topics for discussion will include:
Barriers to Motorcycle Rider Safety:
Understanding the primary barriers that contribute to the high risk of accidents and injuries among motorcycle riders, including environmental, behavioural, and infrastructural factors.
Mobility Injury Risk Mitigation:
Exploring methods and practices to reduce the risk of injuries for motorcycle riders, focusing on mobility and the safe integration of motorcycles with other forms of transportation.
Head Injury Prevention:
Discussing innovative approaches, policies and best practices for preventing head injuries among motorcycle riders, including the use of protective gear and advancements in helmet technology.
Time | Topic | Speakers |
10.00- 10.10 [GMT +2] | Introductions Setting the scene/ background of peer exchanges/Thematic overview - Demonstration visual | ICLEI AFRICA |
10.10- 10.50[GMT +2] | Presentations from each city including video tours | Sam Clark: Motorcycle Safety in East Africa: Lessons from Kenya [TRANSAID] Nzeyimana N. Innocent: Head injury prevention [Healthy People Rwanda] Ludek Hyncik: Barriers for motorcycle riders safety [University of West Bohemia] Virtual approach towards mobility injury risk mitigation. [University of West Bohemia] |
10.50- 11.00 [GMT +2] | Discussant: Urban expert [sharing insights on what has been shared and potential implications] | Chilekwa O'brien, [Zambia Road Safety Trust Lusaka] |
11.00-11.20 [GMT +2] | Plenary and open discussion | ICLEI AFRICA |
11.20- 11.30 [GMT +2] | Conclusion and Closing | ICLEI AFRICA |
Why Your Participation Matters
We believe that your participation will contribute significantly to developing actionable strategies and solutions to enhance motorcycle rider safety and injury prevention. This event will also provide a platform for networking and knowledge-sharing among stakeholders dedicated to improving road safety. Your expertise and insights are invaluable to this discussion.
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