Introduction

August 2020

Prepared by the Institute for Transportation and Development Policy as part of the project for Transforming Urban Mobility to nurture Early Childhood Development in India.

This document is a precursor to the preparation of the policy brief that addresses the mobility needs of infants, toddlers, and caregivers in the state of Maharashtra.

The Institute of Transportation and Development Policy works around the world to design and implement high quality transport and urban development systems and policy solutions that make cities more liveable, equitable, and sustainable.

The Bernard van Leer Foundation believes that all babies and toddlers, especially the most disadvantaged, deserve a good start in life. A good start puts each individual child on the path to realising their full potential and, collectively, sets the foundation for a healthy, creative and peaceful society. BvLF is an independent foundation working worldwide to inspire and inform large scale action to improve the health and well-being of babies, toddlers, and the people who care for them. BvLF provides financial support and expertise to partners in government, civil society, and business to help test and scale effective services for young children and families.

Urban95 is the Bernard van Leer Foundation’s initiative to incorporate a focus on the needs of young children and those who care for them into city design, planning, and management. It asks a simple but bold question: “If you could experience a city from 95cm – the height of a 3-year-old – what would you change?”