INTALInC Conference 2026

Addressing Transport Inequalities in the Global South took place at the University of Manchester from 19 May 2026 to 21 May 2026.

Conference Abstract

Addressing Transport Inequalities in the Global South focuses on the everyday mobility experiences of low-income urban populations in the global south. It confronts the intersection between poverty and policy through the lived realities of these communities and interrogates the impact of transport exclusion, focusing on the role of emerging geopolitical and development frameworks in shaping the mobility choices and accessibility needs of vulnerable populations.

Drawing on seminars convened by INTALInC in previous years, we reframe transport policy and planning discourses using people-centred, action-based methodologies to improve access to life-enhancing opportunities in the urban space. The conference creates a platform for collaboration between policymakers, planners and civil society to stimulate knowledge exchange, practical experience and research findings to shape and promote more inclusive urban mobilities.

Conference outputs

Read a short review of the conference to explore some of the key themes and highlights or download the full conference report for a comprehensive overview of discussions and outcomes.

In this video, conference participants reflect on their experiences and discuss what more needs to be done on policy and planning to address transport inequalities in the global south and consider the value of a workshop format that meant everyone had the chance to contribute to discussions.