T4D Participatory GIS Toolkit
An open-source, web GIS based participatory mapping to improve mobility in rural areas.
Location : Kenya
Problem
Over 1 billion people in rural communities lack access to reliable transport, making mobility a major driver of vulnerability and exclusion. At the same time, limited data on mobility needs and travel barriers prevents the development of effective, evidence-based transportation solutions.
Challenge
How to design a free, open-source and easy to use geographic information system tool to assess mobility issues with local communities?
Solution
Usafiri is an open-source, web-based PGIS toolkit enabling participatory mapping of rural mobility, allowing communities to map infrastructure, barriers, and hazards to improve access to critical services in underserved areas.
Impact
- Enables evidence-based transport planning through precise, actionable mobility data for rural and urban contexts.
- Strengthens community ownership and decision-making by actively engaging local populations in mapping their mobility needs and barriers.
- Scales globally through an open-source, adaptable toolkit supporting mobility assessments across diverse underserved regions
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