UrbanTransportData Project Opens Doors to African Megacities

Moscow, August 22, 2025 — As part of the IV International Transport Summit in Moscow, the international portal UrbanTransportData for analyzing urban transport infrastructure was officially launched. The platform already includes 32 cities worldwide and integrates about 600 indicators standardized under unified criteria.

The project is unique in its ability to compare transport systems across countries while factoring in their geographical and economic characteristics. It enables deeper insights into global transport trends, the study of innovative practices, and the analysis of current conditions using 50 key indicators.

Major Expansion Welcomes African Capitals

On August 21, the platform achieved its largest expansion to date with 17 new cities joining, more than doubling its coverage. The expansion is particularly significant for Africa, as 10 capitals became participants: Addis Ababa (Ethiopia), Banjul (Gambia), Windhoek (Namibia), Kampala (Uganda), Lilongwe (Malawi), Lusaka (Zambia), Nairobi (Kenya), Maputo (Mozambique), Freetown (Sierra Leone), and Harare (Zimbabwe).

Participation offers African megacities the chance to modernize their transport systems. Analysts from the Moscow Transport Complex have developed a methodology enabling cities to collect and systematize transport data. Once aggregated, the data will allow for information exchange, joint research, and solution-oriented collaboration — all supported by the project team.

Lusaka Represents Zambia on the Global Stage

Her Worship Chilando Chitangala, the Mayor of Lusaka, Zambia, was in attendance at the International Transport Summit in Moscow. Her presence underscored Lusaka’s active role in seeking innovative solutions to address urban transport challenges and reaffirmed Zambia’s commitment to global cooperation in sustainable transport development.

Path Toward Modern Urban Systems

By assessing their current transport realities, identifying challenges, and recognizing potential solutions, African capitals are taking the first step toward modern, sustainable urban transport.

UrbanTransportData has expressed strong interest in welcoming more African participants. Applications can be submitted via the project’s website or by contacting the team directly at UrbanTransportData@mos.ru. Moscow reiterated its readiness to deepen partnerships with friendly cities in the field of transport.