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In the 1990s, Kathmandu briefly stood at the forefront of a zero-emission public transport movement – an electric vehicle revolution that many have since forgotten. This is the story of the Safa Tempo: its journey from a small experiment to a thriving transport sector, and how it was swiftly dismantled by the influence of the

This documentary traces the journey of the Kathmandu Cycle City 2020 campaign, highlighting the daily lives of citizens who rely on bicycles for their livelihood. It also engages with a wide range of voices across Nepali society to explore whether bicycle infrastructure can truly take root in Kathmandu. As an affordable mode of transport, the

This guide, ‘The Tool for the Rapid Assessment of Urban Mobility in Cities with Data Scarcity (TRAM)‘, is prepared by Clean Air Asia and the Institute for Transportation and Development Policy for UN-Habitat (2013). It introduces a practical methodology for cities in developing countries that lack reliable mobility data. TRAM offers a quick, low-cost way

This research paper ‘Sustainable Urban Mobility Conditions in Kathmandu Valley Nepal‘ by Madhab Raj Neupane, explores the conditions necessary to achieve sustainable urban mobility (SUM) in Kathmandu Valley. It reviews global best practices, analyzes existing policies and institutions in Nepal, and identifies the gaps preventing effective implementation. The study emphasizes that sustainable mobility is not

The report ‘Piloting Sustainable Urban Transport Index (SUTI) in Kathmandu Valley, Nepal‘ by Bhagawat Bhakta Khokhali evaluates Kathmandu’s urban transport system using ten UN-ESCAP SUTI indicators. It provides a comprehensive picture of the Valley’s transport challenges—including poor public transport quality, rising motorization, and air pollution—while highlighting areas where improvements are needed to create a more

Cycling in Kathmandu Valley has gone through dramatic shifts. Once a luxury reserved for elites in the early 20th century, bicycles became an affordable and essential mode of daily transport by the 1950s and 1960s. Students, workers, and families relied on them, and the Valley even hosted cycle races and built parking spaces as cycling

The policy brief ‘Pathways to Transport Decarbonization in Nepal‘ by Prashanta Khanal analyzes how Nepal’s rapidly growing transport sector contributes heavily to carbon emissions, air pollution, and fossil fuel dependency. It situates the issue within global climate commitments and highlights Nepal’s pledges under the Paris Agreement. The paper argues that electrifying transport and adopting sustainable

This paper, ‘Policy Recommendations for a Sustainable Public Road Transport System in Kathmandu Valley, Nepal‘ by Veronika Sherova, examines the urgent need for reform in Kathmandu’s public transport sector. It highlights how unregulated, privately run bus services have led to inaccessibility, congestion, and worsening air pollution. The study draws on government reports, academic research, and