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7-9 October 2025Active Mobility & Universal Access

Without last-mile and first-mile connections there’s no transportation system

  • Efficient public transportation requires safe and dedicated first- and last-mile connections to link people to public transport. Without these, many are underserved, weakening the system. Prioritizing safe and accessible options like walking, cycling, and micro-mobility creates a stronger, more inclusive network.
  • Active mobility—walking, cycling, and non-motorized transport—is key to transforming cities to unlock new economic opportunities and healthier communities.
  • Across Africa, active mobility is crucial for improving road safety, reducing traffic congestion, and lowering carbon emissions.
  • Municipalities investing in active mobility can reduce urban carbon emissions by up to 25% by prioritizing cycling and walking infrastructure.
  • Every dollar spent on active mobility infrastructure generates up to $20 in returns through healthcare savings, higher productivity, and stronger local economies.

Why Safe Active Mobility?

Allocating dedicated infrastructure for safe walking, cycling, and other forms of active mobility can stimulate local economies, reduce congestion, and provide greater returns compared to building wider, faster roads. These investments attract economic growth through increased productivity and reduced healthcare costs. Additionally, they contribute to road safety by protecting vulnerable users and creating more climate-friendly cities by lowering carbon emissions. Active mobility infrastructure also improves public health by reducing the risk of chronic diseases and enhancing mental well-being. Without last-mile and first-mile connections, there’s no effective transportation system, as these links ensure seamless integration and accessibility for all.

Four pointers

  • Infrastructure enhancement
  • Investor appeal
  • Strategic integration
  • Health benefits

Why partner with active mobility?

By aligning with this initiative, sponsors can showcase their commitment to environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and innovation, enhancing their brand's reputation and appeal. This partnership also provides access to a network of influential industry leaders, policymakers, and potential clients, fostering valuable connections and business opportunities. Moreover, sponsors can leverage the positive publicity and heightened visibility associated with supporting a cause that significantly impacts community well-being and urban development.

Why Partner With Us

  • Elevate brand appeal and image
  • Access to industry network
  • Heightened visibility
  • Contribute to healthier, more sustainable urban environments

Without safe and dedicated last-mile and first-mile connections, there’s no transportation system. In-other-words we need to make walking, cycling and micro-mobility safer to really support public transportation or the latest EV innovation - without this critical infrastructure component there is no business case.

Roland Postma
Head Curator for the Active Mobility & Universal Access Stage and Co-Director
Active Mobility Forum

2024 Sponsors & Exhibitors

Hosting Partners
g-Fleet
Gauteng Province
Gauteng Transport Authority
Platinum Sponsor
Visa
Mobility Partner
Gautrain
Gold Sponsors
Gibela
GIZ
IDC
Silver Sponsors
Circular Energy
Johannesburg Roads Agency
Gala Dinner Sponsor
Uber
Women In Mobility Sponsor
inDrive

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