Informal Streets: Improving Street Designs and Transport Access for Informal and Underserved Neighborhoods
Cities around the world are finding ways to improve street designs and transport access for informal and underserved neighborhoods.
Michael Krause, CEO of the Violence Prevention through Urban Upgrading (VPUU NPC), spoke about VPUU’s work in South Africa to improve life quality and safety on the streets of Cape Town. We also heard from Colombian Architect Giovanna Spera about access to mobility in the street network in Medellin’s informal neighborhoods.
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How to Implement Cycling Infrastructure webinar series
In September 2026, GDCI will launch a series of open and global webinar sessions on How to Implement Cycling Infrastructure—our latest practice-oriented publication. The series will explore key concepts from the handbook, share practical tips, and feature real-world examples that demonstrate how cities are working to increase cycling through infrastructure design.
This informational session offers a brief overview of the Bloomberg Initiative for Cycling Infrastructure (BICI), a global program helping cities rethink their streets through safer, more connected cycling infrastructure, answers questions and provides guidance on submitting a strong application.
In March 2026, GDCI launched a series of open and global webinar sessions on Designing for Safe Speeds —our latest supplement to the award-winning Global Street Design Guide. The series explored key principles from the guide, practical design strategies, and real-world examples that demonstrate how cities are managing speeds and saving lives.
