BIGRS_Gh

Bloomberg Philanthropies Initiative for Global Road Safety (BIGRS) works in Ghana and in Accra & Kumasi. We collaborate with government to reduce speed.

[CITY OF ACCRA @AccraMetropolis]

35 drivers arrested in Accra for speeding: fined GHC 8,460

Some 35 drivers have been arrested in Accra for flouting road traffic regulations.

The drivers were arrested on Thursday morning during a speed enforcement exercise by the Accra Central MTTD...https://t.co/L2qAW9DVGu

[BIGRS_Gh @GhBigrs]

Let’s ensure safety for everyone, everywhere, prioritizing low speed streets in all residential areas and near schools.
#StreetsForLife
#Love30
#UNGRSW
#Cities4Health
@BloombergDotOrg @WHO @VitalStrat @UNGRSW @NRSAGhana @AccraMetropolis @KumasiMetro

[BIGRS_Gh @GhBigrs]

We call for a maximum road travel speed of 30 km/h where vulnerable road users and vehicles mix.
#StreetsForLife
#Love30
#UNGRSW
#Cities4Health
@BloombergDotOrg @WHO @VitalStrat @UNGRSW @NRSAGhana @AccraMetropolis @KumasiMetro

[BIGRS_Gh @GhBigrs]

Livable streets are more crucial than ever as we respond to COVID-19.
#StreetsForLife
#Love30
#UNGRSW
#Cities4Health
@BloombergDotOrg @WHO @VitalStrat @UNGRSW @NRSAGhana @AccraMetropolis @KumasiMetro

[BIGRS_Gh @GhBigrs]

Reduced speed on our roads is urgent for public health, by making walking and cycling safer and more accessible, encouraging healthy lifestyles.
#StreetsForLife
#Love30
#UNGRSW
#Cities4Health
@BloombergDotOrg @WHO @VitalStrat @UNGRSW @NRSAGhana @AccraMetropolis @KumasiMetro

[BIGRS_Gh @GhBigrs]

Low speed, livable streets are essential and urgent
#StreetsForLife
#Love30
#UNGRSW
#Cities4Health
@BloombergDotOrg @WHO @VitalStrat @UNGRSW @NRSAGhana @AccraMetropolis @KumasiMetro

[BIGRS_Gh @GhBigrs]

Low speed streets is urgent for the Global Goals and for our climate, as a key that unlocks a virtuous cycle of zero carbon active travel.
#StreetsForLife
#Love30
#UNGRSW
#Cities4Health
@BloombergDotOrg @WHO @VitalStrat @UNGRSW @NRSAGhana @AccraMetropolis @KumasiMetro

[BIGRS_Gh @GhBigrs]

Low speed is urgently needed on our streets, worldwide, where we walk, play and live, we call for action on speeding.
#StreetsForLife
#Love30
#UNGRSW
#Cities4Health
@BloombergDotOrg @WHO @VitalStrat @UNGRSW @NRSAGhana @AccraMetropolis @KumasiMetro

[BIGRS_Gh @GhBigrs]

Streets for life, people and planet.
#StreetsForLife
#Love30
#UNGRSW
#Cities4Health
@BloombergDotOrg @WHO @VitalStrat @UNGRSW @NRSAGhana @AccraMetropolis @KumasiMetro

[BIGRS_Gh @GhBigrs]

We call for a maximum road travel speed of 30 km/h where vulnerable road users and vehicles mix.
#StreetsForLife
#Love30
#UNGRSW
#Cities4Health
@BloombergDotOrg @WHO @VitalStrat @UNGRSW @NRSAGhana @AccraMetropolis @KumasiMetro

[BIGRS_Gh @GhBigrs]

Let’s ensure safety for everyone, everywhere, prioritizing low speed streets in all residential areas and near schools.
#StreetsForLife
#Love30
#UNGRSW
#Cities4Health
@BloombergDotOrg @WHO @VitalStrat @UNGRSW @NRSAGhana @AccraMetropolis @KumasiMetro

[BIGRS_Gh @GhBigrs]

Reduced speed on our roads is urgent for public health, by making walking and cycling safer, enabling and encouraging healthy lifestyles.
#StreetsForLife
#Love30
#UNGRSW
#Cities4Health
@BloombergDotOrg @WHO @VitalStrat @UNGRSW @NRSAGhana @AccraMetropolis @KumasiMetro

[BIGRS_Gh @GhBigrs]

Reduced speed on our roads is urgent for public health, by making walking and cycling safer and accessible, encouraging healthy lifestyles.
#StreetsforLife
#Love30
#UNGRSW
#Cities4Health
@BloombergDotOrg @WHO @VitalStrat @UNGRSW @NRSAGhana @AccraMetropolis @KumasiMetro

[BIGRS_Gh @GhBigrs]

We demand low speeds because it is urgent for the rights of people with disabilities; for the elderly; for all who are vulnerable.
#StreetsforLife
#Love30
#UNGRSW
#Cities4Health
@BloombergDotOrg @WHO @VitalStrat @UNGRSW @NRSAGhana @AccraMetropolis @KumasiMetro

[BIGRS_Gh @GhBigrs]

Streets for Life unites campaigners for walkable, safer and climate-friendly streets.
#StreetsForLife
#Love30
#UNGRSW
#Cities4Health
@BloombergDotOrg @WHO @VitalStrat @UNGRSW @NRSAGhana @AccraMetropolis @KumasiMetro

[BIGRS_Gh @GhBigrs]

Low speed streets are key to achieving Vision Zero, eliminating death and serious injury from road collisions.
#StreetsForLife
#Love30
#UNGRSW
#Cities4Health
@BloombergDotOrg @WHO @VitalStrat @UNGRSW @NRSAGhana @AccraMetropolis @KumasiMetro

[BIGRS_Gh @GhBigrs]

Streets for Life unites campaigners for walkable, safer and climate-friendly streets
#StreetsForLife
#Love30
#UNGRSW
#Cities4Health
@BloombergDotOrg @WHO @VitalStrat @UNGRSW @NRSAGhana @AccraMetropolis @KumasiMetro

[BIGRS_Gh @GhBigrs]

Streets for Life unites campaigners for walkable, safer and climate-friendly streets
#StreetsforLife
#Love30
#UNGRSW
#Cities4Health
@BloombergDotOrg @WHO @VitalStrat @UNGRSW @NRSAGhana @AccraMetropolis @KumasiMetro

[BIGRS_Gh @GhBigrs]

Now is the time to urgently deliver on this call to action by reducing, designing and enforcing traffic speeds
#StreetsForLife
#Love30
#UNGRSW
#Cities4Health
@BloombergDotOrg @WHO @VitalStrat @UNGRSW @NRSAGhana @AccraMetropolis @KumasiMetro

[BIGRS_Gh @GhBigrs]

We call for a maximum road travel speed of 30 km/h where vulnerable road users and vehicles mix.
#StreetsForLife
#Love30
#UNGRSW
#Cities4Health
@BloombergDotOrg @WHO @VitalStrat @UNGRSW @NRSAGhana @AccraMetropolis @KumasiMetro