WHO report highlights poor safety on the world’s roads

A new report by the World Health Organization (WHO) indicates road traffic deaths continue to rise, with an annual 1.35 million fatalities. The WHO Global status report on road safety 2018 highlights that road traffic injuries are now the leading killer of children and young people aged 5-29 years.  “These deaths are an unacceptable price to pay… Continue reading WHO report highlights poor safety on the world’s roads

Nairobi is planning car-free days. They could bring many benefits

Haneen Khreis, Texas A&M University and Mark Nieuwenhuijsen, Australian Catholic University Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, is the second most congested city in the world. To reduce congestion, Nairobi County has proposed car-free Wednesdays and Saturdays in two of the busiest parts of the city. With private cars off the road, the plan is to include more… Continue reading Nairobi is planning car-free days. They could bring many benefits