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- These growing populations, along with ageing and inefficient transport systems and rising car ownership, are spawning congestion and hobbling productivity. Inadequate transport systems also jeopardize health via emissions and road accidents and exacerbate social inequality by restricting access to education, jobs, and healthcare.
www.weforum.org/stories/2020/11/this-is-how-to-overcome-cities-growing-mobility-pains/
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Aug 17, 2024 · Urban transportation is evolving at a breakneck pace, reshaping how people move and interact in cities worldwide. The rapid growth of urban populations has led to unprecedented challenges in mobility, forcing city planners and policymakers to rethink traditional approaches to public transport.
Sep 5, 2019 · While progress is being made to introduce more renewable energy into electricity production, buildings and industry, urban transportation remains a problematic area even though many cities are trying to transition away from fossil fuel use in motor vehicles, and encouraging more transit, cycling, and walking.
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- 2019
Adverse impacts from transportation noise on physical and mental health are inequitably distributed and, except near airports and segments of urban Interstates, have been largely unaddressed. Fortunately, noise levels will also decline with the transition to electric drive.
Jun 27, 2022 · A difficult way back for post-pandemic public transport. According to a 2018 United Nations report, the number of people living in the world’s urban areas is forecast to grow by 2.5bn by 2050 ...
Feb 24, 2022 · Cities are seeking out innovative transport methods to reduce emissions and adapt to rising populations. About 60% of the world’s people are expected to live in towns or cities by 2030. Paris has cleared plans for an aerial tramway in its southeastern suburbs.
Mar 7, 2022 · Here are five policies that deserve top priority as cities strive to get ahead of future calamities: Rebuild mass transit and boost multimodality, electrify transportation, encourage walking and cycling, build climate change-resilient infrastructure and use emission-reducing technology.
