#CommitToAct 2024 campaign took place during a Week of Action from 20 to 24 May 2024. Throughout that week, NGOs conducted Mobility Snapshots at local intersections in their communities, demonstrating the dangerous realities faced by people on their daily journeys, but also that proven solutions are available to make them safe.
They used the findings of their Mobility Snapshots to actively engage decision-makers to secure concrete, evidence-based commitments to implement Priority Interventions at those intersections to protect people on the road.
The #CommitToAct Week of Action was held 20-24 May 2024.
Alliance members conducted 86 Mobility Snapshots in 34 countries and used their findings to advocate for commitments and action in implementing evidence-based interventions to make streets safe for people who walk. NGOs also used the campaign to follow up and to hold their governments accountable to put their commitments into action.
In Sumqayit, Azerbaijan, the speed limit at the intersection of Asadov Street and School No. 4 has been set to 20 km/h, exceeding the advocacy demand of National Automobile Club of Azerbaijan (AMAK) for 30 km/h. This advocacy success came following AMAK’s Mobility Snapshot at the intersection which revealed safety risks to the 1,200 pedestrians who navigate it daily. The intersection lacked basic road infrastructure such as traffic signals, road signs, and pedestrian crossings, in addition to 45 km/h vehicle speeds. Read more.
In Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Save the Nation has used their large social media following on TikTok to create community demand from the government for safer roads. This has led to quick progress in improving pedestrian safety at the CMC Adebabye intersection, a high-risk zone for pedestrians. The intersection now has a pedestrian crossing and speed bumps to slow down traffic. By combining evidence from the Mobility Snapshots, advocacy, and social media campaigns to build community demand for change, Save the Nation has demonstrated the possibility of achieving quick, meaningful changes to advance safe mobility. Read more.
In Argentina, Asociación Madres del Dolor has used findings from its Mobility Snapshot to obtain government commitment to construct a new pedestrian crossing and a ramp to improve accessibility at the intersection of Blanco Encalada St and Sucre Av in San Isidro, Buenos Aires. This intersection presents significant safety challenges for the 320 pedestrians and 60 cyclists who navigate the area during peak hours due to the 50 km/h speed limit and the lack of clear footpaths, pedestrian crossings, and road signs. Read more.
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