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This case study describes the application of the Sustainable Asset Valuation (SAVi) methodology to the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project in Dakar, Senegal. The analysis compares a 'business as usual' scenario against three BRT demand scenarios to evaluate the project's financial viability and its broader socio-economic and environmental externalities.

The 'Air Aware: Youth Statement on Air Pollution in Johannesburg' is a declaration by young people from various Johannesburg communities detailing the health and environmental impacts of air pollution and demanding systemic changes in air quality management, waste services, and youth governance.

This zine by Trend Asia critiques the current state of public transportation in Jakarta, arguing that mobility is a basic human right currently undermined by political will and budget cuts. It contrasts the daily struggle of commuters with a vision of an integrated, accessible, and human-centric city, while proposing electric buses as a cost-effective alternative to diesel.

This working paper analyzes the implementation of public bicycle-sharing (PBS) systems in India, focusing on the transition from failed private rental models to more successful public-private partnerships in Mysuru, Bhopal, and Pune. It examines the socio-economic barriers to cycling in India and the role of technology and government policy in promoting low-carbon urban mobility.

This research paper by the World Resources Institute provides guidance for city decision-makers on the financial mechanisms, procurement strategies, and business models required to implement electric and hybrid-electric bus fleets, noting that while capital costs are higher than conventional buses, total cost of ownership can be competitive.

This report analyzes the impact of dockless bike-share systems across 12 Chinese cities, concluding that these systems serve as effective last-mile mobility solutions that improve public transit connectivity, reduce carbon emissions, and enhance public health.