Ernest Agyemang

Dr. Ernest Agyemang is presently a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Geography and Resource Development at the University of Ghana. Dr. Agyemang’s main area of research is the geography of transportation systems with a particular focus on transport and the organisation of human space/land use, mobilities, emerging technology-driven transport network services, and road safety. Through innovative and cutting-edge scientific approaches, his research has shed light on the emergence and ensuing conflicts involving transportation network companies and local taxi operators in Accra; seatbelts and crash helmets use among Ghanaian motorists, and motorcyclists/pillion riders respectively. In addition, he has highlighted on mobility patterns in metropolitan Accra with an interest in mode choice determinants for both long distance and short distance trips, as well as the demand-supply dynamics in the commercial use of motor-taxis, locally referred to as ‘Okada’. He has published in a number of reputable international peer reviewed journals. He has also engaged the media on a number of important national issues on transportation.