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Cape Town
Joined August 2012
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Open Streets Africa ( localsouth.bsky.social) retweeted
I know... I'm obsessed 😄 #OpenStreets #ciclovia #bogota @rideyourcity @smavundla @OpenStreetsCT @carbonsmart @rolandpostma @DrTolullah
Open Streets Africa ( localsouth.bsky.social) retweeted
#CTBicycleMayor join our #BikeBus (Group ride) from Cape Town @rookcycles or create your own and join us for #HeritageDayRide at @KhaltshaCycles
Bike bus rolls out at 8.am with only one stop at #OldBiscuitMill 8.30am
#AfricanMobilityMonth #Diversity – at Khayelitsha, South Africa
Open Streets Africa ( localsouth.bsky.social) retweeted
Smarter Mobility Africa summit welcomes the participation of @ABBSouthAfrica. #SMAsummit will take place on 5 – 7 October in Tshwane, during Africa #mobility Month and South Africa's #transport Month at @CSIR.
@ESIAfrica #smaforall #EV #smartermobilityafrica
Open Streets Africa ( localsouth.bsky.social) retweeted
Excellent work @contestedspaces You are an inspiring driver of the human centered spaces and bicycle infrastructure for all. I take my helmet off to you! @smavundla @BENBikes_SA @PedalPowerPPA @OpenStreetsCT @BicycleMayor020
Open Streets Africa ( localsouth.bsky.social) retweeted
📢24 Sept: Less than a month to go until we #MarchForSystemChange
✊ Let's create the biggest day for socio-environmental action that Cape Town has ever seen!
🌍For more info about the action, a social media toolkit, and an info pack for mobilisers: marchforsystemchange.org.za
Open Streets Africa ( localsouth.bsky.social) retweeted
[Full webinar] Local Government Innovation - Smart Cities
Hosted by Future Cities Africa and Municipal Edge.
With participation from @of_spl @Business_Engin @CSIR and more
Watch: youtu.be/UNkkQDTeh0c
Open Streets Africa ( localsouth.bsky.social) retweeted
Introducing the jury of the #RealPlayCityChallenge.
This panel comprises of leaders, experts and activists that have contributed significantly to the world of play and urban development.
Learn more about the panel and apply to the challenge here > bit.ly/3Kl1dxT
Open Streets Africa ( localsouth.bsky.social) retweeted
Are you a passionate young #leader ready to tackle the biggest challenges faced by #youth today? Join YLabs' Youth Leadership Cohort and help drive change on issues like #climateresilience, #reproductivehealth, & #economicinclusion. Learn more: buff.ly/3K1w7Li #YLC2023
Open Streets Africa ( localsouth.bsky.social) retweeted
Congrats @YOURS_YforRS for the new Policymakers’ Toolkit for Meaningful Youth Participation in #RoadSafety & #SustainableMobility, a road map for policymakers & practitioners on youth engagement in building #StreetsforLIfe. Register to receive it here: bit.ly/3zVYlTg
Open Streets Africa ( localsouth.bsky.social) retweeted
As we observe #WorldPedestrianDay today, I urge everyone to play a role in improving road safety for all road users and, today, specifically for pedestrians. westerncape.gov.za/tpw/news/… @WCGovTPW @WesternCapeGov
Open Streets Africa ( localsouth.bsky.social) retweeted
Please join us for a live Twitter discussion on the economic benefits and opportunities of #cycling for cities Thurs 18 Aug featuring: @danabikesdc @elpeonurbano @ElizabAdams @LitmanVTPI @JillWarrenECF @contestedspaces @ITDPAfrica @ITDP_HQ @OpenStreetsCT
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Open Streets Africa ( localsouth.bsky.social) retweeted
Closing select streets to cars city-wide and opening them up for people improves #ChildHealth and well-being and promotes inclusive and #SustainableCities. Read more about #OpenStreets in our latest #Cities4Children blog: cities4children.org/blog/con…
#PublicSpace @Penalosa_G
Open Streets Africa ( localsouth.bsky.social) retweeted
The 2021 People’s Guide advocates for a people-centred approach to development at all times as South African cities continually strive to be safe, livable, socially integrated & economically inclusive with an active citizenry. #SOCR5
Get your copy here: bit.ly/3K0JvPN
Open Streets Africa ( localsouth.bsky.social) retweeted
Our Policymakers' Toolkit is here! We bring you a unique advocacy document that will help policymakers and decision-makers meaningfully engage with young people ✊
It's time we work with young people as equal partners. Download our Toolkit to get started: claimingourspace.typeform.co…
Open Streets Africa ( localsouth.bsky.social) retweeted
The @Open_Streets movement has measured many positive impacts (pollution/noise reduction, physical activity gains, economic impact, participation rates). Harder to quantify is the collective joy, the wave of free-flowing endorphins and eye contact that temporarily restores trust.
Open Streets Africa ( localsouth.bsky.social) retweeted
Join us tomorrow at 08:45 outside the Cape Town City Hall for the #CleanAirCT Youth Run. I’ll be there too!
Youth Run for Clean Air with the Mayor (@geordinhl) & now, Minister @MitchellDaylin for the newly formed Urban Mobility Department will join the run along with @RobQuintas.
Join the run this Saturday at 8:45 am. Free filter coffee afterwards.
>> docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
Open Streets Africa ( localsouth.bsky.social) retweeted
Awesome job news.
After an epic effort surviving the pandemic, I’ve completed my term as MD @OpenStreetsCT advocating for #streetsforpeople
I’m beyond excited to shortly be leading a dynamic team of urban solution makers @ZutariImpact
Thanks tweeps for your support. Yes you 😄
Open Streets Africa ( localsouth.bsky.social) retweeted
Municipality of Münster has a dedicated Cycling Office setup to lead cycling projects & support city planning initiatives. #Klara a senior official took us on a city cycle ride to show us some of the infrastructure
@GermanyDiplo @GermanyCapetown @goetheinstitut @TUMInitiative – at Münster, Germany
Open Streets Africa ( localsouth.bsky.social) retweeted
@KhaltshaCycles hosting a ride with over 100 cyclist taking over the streets in celebration of #WomensDay is just epic. @KhaltshaCycles together with partners continues to push for more women to access cycling and bicycles @WomenMobilize @TUMInitiative – at Hohengöhren, Deutschland
