Public Transport as a Right: Bridging Mobility, Equity, and Planning

Congress Session

This is a Strategic Session bringing together C-level leaders, ministers, and government officials for exclusive high-level discussions.
Can public transport become a universal right? This session examines the intersection of human rights and urban planning, focusing on mixed-use planning and inclusive Transit-Oriented Development to alleviate transport poverty. Experts discuss mitigating exclusionary impacts throughpolicy, adapting contexts, and fostering better collaboration.

Speakers:

Abimbola AKINAJO

Managing Director

Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA)

Nigeria

Janet ANG

Chairperson

Public Transport Council (Singapore)

Singapore

Abdeljabbar BEN SALEM

Senior Vice-President Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates

RATP DEV MIDDLE EAST

United Arab Emirates