Filter Need Statements

A way to keep the outlets from the intersection uncongested so that the outgoing flow does not back up into the intersection thereby hampering flows in all direction

  • Year 2015
  • Location Ethiopia
  • Theme Traffic Safety

A way to keep street vendors at locations that are not easily accesible to vehicular traffic thereby minimizing the risk of vendors being hit by rogue traffic.

  • Year 2015
  • Location Ethiopia
  • Theme Traffic Safety

A way to segregate vehicle traffic based on tonnage and vehicle use so that passenger vehicles are not endangered by non passenger vehciles thereby reducing the likelihood of fatalities in the event of an accident

  • Year 2015
  • Location Ethiopia
  • Theme Traffic Safety

A way for pedestrians to safely cross free flowing intersections

  • Year 2015
  • Location Ethiopia
  • Theme Traffic Safety

A way to locate mass passenger offload points such that crowds can be dispersed and/or directed with minimum disturbance to traffic flow.

  • Year 2015
  • Location Ethiopia
  • Theme Traffic Safety

Facilities for pedestrians to loiter at places where space is available to prevent them from engaging in such activities while being exposed to the traffic

  • Year 2015
  • Location Ethiopia
  • Theme Traffic Safety

A way to ensure driveways, when not in use, do not change pedestrian flow so that pedestrians are not forced to the road due to blocked or steep driveways thereby being put in an unsafe situation

  • Year 2015
  • Location Ethiopia
  • Theme Traffic Safety

A way to isolate construction activities and associated equipment from general traffic and pedestrians so as to conserve smooth traffic flow and reduce congestion.

  • Year 2015
  • Location Ethiopia
  • Theme Traffic Safety

A way to facilitate traffic cops stopping specific vehicles such that they are not obstructing the flow of other traffic.

  • Year 2015
  • Location Ethiopia
  • Theme Traffic Safety

A way to co-ordinate vehicles entering and exiting parking areas near roads such that they have a minimum effect on the traffic flow

  • Year 2015
  • Location Ethiopia
  • Theme Traffic Safety

A way for vehicles to be prevented from parking at designated bus stops so that the resulting stopping bus is not forced to occupy other lanes of traffic

  • Year 2015
  • Location Ethiopia
  • Theme Traffic Safety

A way to establish priority when vehicles enter an intersection so that there are less interactions with vehicles moving in different directions

  • Year 2015
  • Location Ethiopia
  • Theme Traffic Safety

“It was the best, most transformative, and most maturing experience of my undergrad. I went into it hoping to learn more healthcare and other challenges in low income settings, to test my own ability to do service abroad, and to meet other people with the same passions. I’m happy to say I got all of that and a whole lot more.”

Ben Schlanger, 2013 GHDI Academic Program Participant in Ghana

What to Know About The Global Health Design Initiative

Program History

Program History

GHDI has been working with stakeholders for more than eight years to identify and address global health design challenges. Learn more about our history and core values.

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Project Outcomes

Project Outcomes

Since inception, we have worked on projects in maternal health, family planning, minimally invasive surgery, physical medicine and rehabilitation, and more. Explore our past and current projects.

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Get Involved

Get Involved

There are many ways to get involved in global health work with GHDI. From taking on a need statement, to participating in an opportunity, or becoming a partner.

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