Accessibility of transport services can be influenced by a range of factors, and it is important to understand the role and influence of each of these factors in order to plan effective transport systems in urban, peri-urban and regional settings. Addis Ababa City is one of the fastest growing cities in the world, yet is...

During the 12 months to the end of June 2012, 225 people died from 200 fatal crashes involving heavy trucks or buses. These included: – 124 deaths from 112 crashes involving articulated trucks,– 86 deaths from 73 crashes involving heavy rigid trucks,– 23 deaths from 23 crashes involving buses. Fatal crashes involving articulated trucks:– decreased...