RECLAIMING SPACE FOR WALKING AND CYCLING
LED BY Dilshod Kholmatov FROM TAJIKISTAN
In Tajikistan, poor road safety is one of the most significant barriers that keep young people from walking and cycling. Tajikistan is also a society dominated by cars, meaning that road users are at risk of road crashes.
The project called on city authorities to promote walking and cycling as a policy priority. The project was about creating and leading advocacy efforts to promote active mobility to address environmental issues, highlight sustainable urban development, and improve public health.
The project emphasised pedestrian and cyclist safety as a priority in transportation and mobility. Through mobilising and empowering young people, the project helped give young people a voice in planning and decision-making processes around sustainable urban mobility.
ABOUT THE PROJECT LEAD
Dilshod is from Dushanbe, Tajikistan. He graduated from the Tajik Technical University, where he studied Civil Engineering and Architecture.
Dilshod was a semi-professional road and mountain bike cyclist and has travelled to many places by bicycle. He co-founded the Critical Mass Dushanbe, which was established 7 years ago with two international colleagues. Critical Mass Dushanbe is an organisation that encourages cyclists to 'reclaim roads' while also protecting the environment and preventing climate change.
He currently works as a project manager in road safety and post-crash response. He is a candidate to become a Chess Master and is interested in learning new languages.
IMPACT SNAPSHOTS
Developed a research study assessing the feasibility of bike-sharing schemes in Tajikistan to promote sustainable urban mobility and cycling infrastructure.
