Moise Bitangaza
Moise Bitangaza, I am currently an MSc Scholar in Highway Engineering and Management at the University of Rwanda. I am doing my research on Traffic congestion analysis and Mobility.
Location Rwanda
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Moise Bitangaza replied to Itzel Garcia Mejia
@ItzelGarciaMejia Fantastic news! Good to hear this at course completion. I have uploaded a simple screenshot pic. I am waiting for the certificate. Thank you very much!
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My dedicated thanks to course facilitators and mentors for the hard work you did. I have learnt a lot. Sorry for my time did not allow me to finish on normal time, so thanks for this extend period to finish the course.
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Thank you. It is very interesting to learn with you. Your course is well prepared, and attractive to learning. Thank you very much.
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For Kigali City, there is lack of cycling infrastructure. Bicycles share the same traffic lane with motorized vehicles. A lot of things need to be done for sustainable mobility as well. My total score is about 38/100.
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Among the case examples, Hong Kong is a good example for my local context. The lesson is a people-oriented transport system ( with pedestrianization and public spaces) is excellent than current machine favoring streets.
The barriers are 1. Economy, 2. Human capacity building to bring innovative solutions.
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a very good example of a city with both well-planned transport systems as well as public spaces. very interesting.
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Wonderfull example of Transit Oriented Urban Development. Thank you for this insightful video
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I think this the best example of TOD
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An excellent example. It seems that new suburban development made Freiburg a very special city. Such planning has to be done in all cities, even though they can't the same, however, new innovations can be born around.
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Very interesting video. I like the what presenter said: " cars as guests" this means a lot in the concept of promoting active and green mobility.
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Very interesting and good lecture. For me I think jobs distribution and transport infrastructure that allow mass transport and use of paratransit active transport modes can help for accessibility inspite of different income level among people.
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This new and very interesting lecture to me. I think putting similar consideration to both motorized transport, active travel modes and pedestrianization infrastructure development in cities can change people's attitude not to desire always private cars usage.
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Dispersed city will continue to exist as people's choice is now stimulating urbanization rather than planned due to insufficient transport infrastructure. Mostly urban areas grow around paved roads.
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Unplanned city growth happened is a big problem when it comes to modernisation and replanning for sustainable city development and transport as well. It could be very important to plan for every small urban centers that are being auto created.
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Looking to learn more about ASI framework.
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Thank you for the content in week 3. It gives us more insights about sustainable transport and a good understanding of what new paradigm shift should be aiming for.
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The vision in my city is " reduce transport pollution by 70% and electrification of public transport, get more active transport and promote green transport". The policy measures could be prioritized public transport, green transport and active mobility in the city. This strategy will reduce the dependance of private cars and make a shift to public and active...
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Nice debate as well. With a continuous population growth, transport related problems will continue to rise. However decentralization of commercial and services can help to reduce timely travel demand that are almost cause of congestion and delay during rushing time.
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Mass and cheaper transport like BRT is mostly helpfull for lower income countries. -
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Mixed use in the city commercial centres planning can help for not to push lower income people to city peripheral.
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This is a good example of strategy development. Stakeholders and policymakers for city plan development should be trained for their contribution.
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Thank you to explain well this ASI framework. Looking to different practical examples and how ASI is linked to economic creteria to convince financial agencies about imprementation of engineering projects to support active mobility and mass transport later than car oriented highway projects that already rooted in highway engineering concepts and practices....
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I like the meaning of ASI.
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A very good notes. Setting future vision is very helpful. Vision is already set in my city however this theory of ASI is quite new and non car oriented city maybe a strange ideas. Thank you to bring this. It is a game changer to wards sustainable city and transport as transport is the backborne of city development and quality of life.
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Very interesting, this a good example. Even though my city is hily and gengle rolling, cycling is very possible especially using electric bicycles. Public spaces are not yet prioritized. However many people do active travel by feet. It would be easier for my city to do what like Netherlands.
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I hope to learn in details and practical about ASI for sustainable transport. Thanks
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Thank you very much for this week's course.
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In my city, let consider an ongoing BRT project. This project is sustainable as it intends to:
-bring environmental improvement, city aesthetics and reduce congestion
-reduce delay and provide rapid and regular mass mobility
promote electrification of transport and enhance first and last-mile connectivity.
-promote active mobility like cycling
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I like the definition “Sustainable transport is the provision of services and infrastructure for the mobility of people and goods – advancing economic and social development to benefit today’s and future generations – in a manner that is safe, affordable, accessible, efficient and resilient while minimising carbon and other emissions and environmental...
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In my city mobility management is an issue. Almost road space is enough for motorized traffic except for some road intersections, but non-motorized traffic seems to have been given less consideration. Improving road intersections and putting non-motorized in the same consideration as motorized transport modes can solve many problems in transport. Then...
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Nice concept! Private car should be limited and well operated mass transport can solved many problems like congestion, road safety etc. E-mobility can solve air pollution and noise problems. Hope manufacturers will bring quick solution to bring electric motors and reduce internal combustion engines.
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City corresponds to ‘City A’, is Munich ( Fig. 2.2)
City corresponds to ‘City B’, is Warsaw ( Fig. 2.2)
Percentage increase/ decrease in cars per 1000 population from 1995-2012: City A= 3.625% (decrease)
City B= 78.57% (increase)The motorization increase in Kigali City is 12%. A similar city is Vienna
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Really, safety, congestion and noise are problems related to motorcycles. However, their potential for rapid, accessibility door to door make our preference to motorcycles (moto-taxi) to save time for travel. Proper management and concrete policy are needed to improve this very helpful informal public transport. In addition to that, in my country there is...
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I think sustainable transport and mobility projects need to meet economic criteria at the same level as traditional car oriented approach and the new shift paradigm should be tought at technical and professional level of transport engineering.
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It is true "traffic is acting more like a gas than a fluid, and the new space given to the car is filled up almost immediately as people make more and longer trips". In my city, Kigali, about 2/3 of additional highways' space was created in recent 3 years, however, congestion seems to stay as a constant trend and likely to increase soon if same road space...
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Maybe similar in Africa, car ownership shows people's livability.
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For my city Kigali, I don't know exact motorization rate, however both motorization rate and GDP are still low. If we can take appropriate measures at this moment, HongKong should be our model example.
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I think now it is time to replace gasoline internal combustion engine vehicles with electric motor vehicles. Noise and air pollution is an issues in cities today.
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Looking towards learning with you in this week 2.
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Thank you for this week1. It was interesting and attractive.
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Are the modules notes available online. I would like to read some. Thanks
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It is very helpful to get the real meaning of those most useful terms in transport planning and transportation engineering.
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Thank you for the overview of the course.
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I like the idea of sustainable transport and mobility in local contexts. However, the Lack of University programs in some countries on sustainable transport and mobility management is a big obstacle to boost sustainable transport in the local context.
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Hope to see also a deep dive of different methods and practices used from those case examples in cities shown above. Thank you
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Always urban, transport, and civil engineering deal with a variety of challenging environments. However, principles, empirical relationships, and case studies help to link multiple criteria to meet both aesthetics, comfort, economic, and sustainability of projects with proper and innovative implementation.
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In my city, public transport (PT) is operated by private companies and group under surveillance of government institutions in charge. It is well organized with smart system of payment (cashless, using tap and go cards) and minimum bus in city has 30 seat. PT is complemented by private car taxis operated by private company with electronic trip fare metering...
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Very interesting topic. For many, we spent additional 1-2hours standing in long lines waiting for buses. Normally people are losing much unnecessary time due to poor transport performance and mono-concentration (centralization) of commercial activities and administrative institutions.
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I have self introduced in later session 1.5. I am looking forward to learning from you.
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I am from Africa, Rwanda Country, Kigali city. I am an MSc student in Highway Engineering and Management at the University of Rwanda-College of Science and Technology where I am waiting for graduation soon, in May, and I work there as Tutorial Assistant in Civil Engineering. My research area is traffic and mobility where I found sustainable transport is needed...
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Very interesting course components!
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City streets are for people not only for those with moving machines. At least all transport planning and related disciplines should understand.
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I like the topic "Returning the streets to public transport and active travel". In my city, Kigali, I am always happy to see the blue sky. I can not imagine being in the area where my eye can not penetrate towards seeing blue sky again !! I think it is time to start progressively promoting active mobility and public spaces rather than promoting a high wave of...
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I am happy to learn from you. The country's good economy depends on good transport. It is a mistake to wait for a good economy to have good transport. I guess how this course is very interesting mostly for we in global South.
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Thank you for giving us a way for learning further. I have enjoyed learning with you all.
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Thank you for providing this course. I knew it from your twits. We are in touch!
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Congestion, a continuous increase of travel demand, noise and air pollution are problems in transport. Mass transport (BRT and busses with dedicated lanes) and promotion of active transport modes( cycling, walking, pedestrianization), and electrification of motorized transport modes can enhance sustainable transport. The latter will involve projects strategies...
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Interesting lecture! I think putting in practice all public participatory approaches for a certain project that affect the public in one way or another, is also a respect to human rights i.e people have the right to give their opinions and take self-involved in the projects.
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Good lecture indeed. As ever thank you very much! Good planning needs to be wise to copy with the local context. The lecture brings good concept.
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very nice to know about the political economy of project delivery. Thanks!
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Q. Why do you score your journey in this way?
A. To quantify the quality of journey and transport system operation.
Q. What are the benefits of considering the journey experience in this way?
A. -To know the overall quality of transport mode or system
-To provide statistical measurements of journey quality
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My good practice choice in 5.3 was' Public space improvements in Medellín and Bogotá'. Here following is my comparison to the Highway project in my city:
Policy Objective
1. City design: attractive and liveable cities: +1
2. Social equity: distribution across population groups: -1
3. Environment: CO2 emissions, local air quality, noise, severance, and... -
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I choose 'Public space improvements in Medellín and Bogotá'. Pedestrianization and public space improvement and creation as well can be applied in my city as the majority number of the population are pedestrians. so seeing their routes and streets are well suitable and provide comfort and satisfaction could be also a way to make them feel proud rather than...
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This is a very interesting lecture! In transport also we need to understand people's perspectives and engaging in changing to sustainable transport. What about informal public transport modes? Hedonic or eudaimonic? I think it is complicated to balance all. At least focus on congestion reduction and transport decarbonization will fit in both hedonic and...
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Good lecture here! One may understand the concept of sustainable transport, walking, pedestrianization, and cycling. However, these are heavy projects even bankable. How the latter three can be economically analyzed to prove project viability? For example, to build a motorized vehicle highway, HDM-4 gives as a tool for project cycle analysis and helps in...
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I have enjoyed learning with you. We are in touch !
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Thank you to our Lead Educator, Genny, all the best to you too.
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Thank you very much.
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I have enjoyed the course. It is well organized and engaging more for learners to follow it without fail. The course added more to my previous English level and gave rise to polite behavior and the right way of communication. You deserve more thanks than I couldn't say now.
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How does Janet thank Greg and Ben?
-She mention the work they did. She said 'I’d like to thank you both for all your hard work, and for organising such a great evening'
How does she praise their work?
-She said it to be fantasticHow do Greg and Ben accept Janet’s thanks and praise?
- They used this expression ' Thanks. Don’t mention it. Not at all.'
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These are nice languages for solving problems not only at workplace also in every life circumstances by the way. Thank you.
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-To find place
-to cancel bus reservation
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They need to talk about Anna's suggestion and or organize an event that fits all majority and makes team building successful.
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Yes. I have disagreed with my line manager about publishing students' results. He wanted not share any document. Only tell results to each student verbally. I had to tell results for about 900 students one by one. I said 'I 'm sure to have completed the task in two days. I wish to find a better way '. Then I allowed them to read their results as one or platoon.
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What does Ben do?
How does he show that he disagrees with the paintballing suggestion?
-He said ' it sounds like good idea'
What language does he use?
- he said 'I am not so sure'
What reasons does he give?
-Transport cost
-bad weather conditionWhat does Janet do?
How does she show that she has listened to what Ben said?
-She said ' I see... -
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I am happy to know these expressions of how making suggestions, agreeing and disagreeing with. Thanks
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*Restaurant was suggested by Janet, and the reason not to go there is that there are many people, and you can only talk to the people next to you.
* Karaoke was suggested by Greg, and the reason not to do it was that Janet does not like it.
*Bowling was suggested by Ben, however found not to be exciting.
- Paintballing was suggested by Greg, all agreed on... -
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Team building is good to help workers strength social relationships, ki dbess, and humanity. The best activity for team building is a picnic (short or long). The picnic provides rest and social moral restoration.
Yes I have been in picnic. I was strongly connected to my co-workers. I did different games and dance.
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Good notice. Think I have understood those expressions
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Does Lizzie have to do manual handling training?
- No, is her line manager who can decide on that training.
Where should you go when you hear the fire alarm?
-To the assembly area.
When is the fire alarm tested?
- Every Thursday morning at 9:00 o'clock
Do they have to leave the building every week?
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@PedroBuitrago That is a great news. Any document about such successful e-buses ? I would like to see details. Thanks
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Except in laboratories, mostly only fire safety rules and guidelines are introduced at workplaces. I have never had any health and safety training.
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Q.What time do you start work?
A. I oftenly start at 8:00AM.
Q. What time do you leave?
A. I used to leave office at 5:00Pm, but sometimes I cann stay for 2 hours more.
Q.How much time do you get for lunch?
A. One and half. I walk little to get at restaurant.
Q. How often do you have team meetings?
A. We often have meeting three times a month.
Q. How... -
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Questions are dramatically different from mine.
They can work flexible hours there.
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What time do we finish working?
At what time is for lunch?
How long does lunch time take?
How often does meeting occur?
How long it takes?
How many people are in meeting ? -
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I am looking towards learning with you in this last.
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Thank you for all in this week 3
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Thank you for these valuable information
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What rules does your workplace/school have? Are they the same as Greg’s?
-To keep work secret
Do you think the rules are fair or unfair? Do you always follow the rules?
-Yes they are unfair
What other rules do you think are important in the workplace?
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Office ID: use the ID to access the building and they have to have it all the time, the use of photocopy is allowed upon permission.
Kitchen Facilities: To use them to prepare food but have not to take food at the office.
Noise levels: They are not allowed to make noise
Telephone Use: They have to low voice once responding to a phone call.
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No special IT rules were given to me. I follow normal rules and ethical behaviors. Thank you for these materials, I learned some rules here!
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Carol reports to Jackie
David reports to Lucy
Lucy reports to Jane
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I am looking towards learning this week 5, and answers to the above introductory questions.
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Who is Greg’s line manager?
Josh
Who is Lizzie’s line manager?
Janet
Yes I have. He is Gershome, HoD. I am not line manager to anyone. -
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Q.What are you responsible for?
A. Assisting lecturers
Q.What sort of things do you deal with?
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Which of these is NOT a department in the company?
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PR: Public relation
IT: Information Technology
MD: Managing Director
PA: personal assistant
Others:
PI: Principal investigator
HoD: head of Department
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Q.How does Greg react to the job offer?
A. Very happy
Q. Is it possible for him to start the new job next week?
A. No, for Greg it was too early
Q.How long is the normal notice period in Greg’s present job?
A. A month
Q. What start date does he agree with Janet
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Moise Bitangaza replied to Miguel Melo
In my country, Rwanda, having a job is a good way to testify your experience and you are much motivated to new job during interview.
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I was smiling to everyone and introduced to many people I ever have been introduced to.
