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Feb 24, 2022 · As cities search for ways to make their environments cleaner and healthier, alternative methods of transport have become a hot topic. Rising populations are also putting pressure on cities and their transport networks.
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Mar 2, 2015 · Why our cities need smart transport. The reform of urban mobility remains one of the biggest challenges confronting policy makers around the world. According to the United Nations, it is estimated that 1.3 million people are killed on the world’s roads each year. If left unchecked, this number could reach 1.9 million fatalities worldwide by 2020.
Oct 15, 2021 · Walking is by far the best alternative transportation, emitting zero emissions, with bicycling not far behind. Buses, subways, and trains move more people with fewer vehicles, producing significantly lower greenhouse gas emissions per passenger mile than private vehicles.
Five leading mobility experts highlight how cities can implement transport that meets our current and future economic, social, and environmental needs.
Jun 20, 2017 · Cities can explore ways of enhancing public transit so that it remains an appealing alternative to private transportation and meets the mobility needs of people who depend on it.
Sep 26, 2022 · To encourage people to use public transport more, it needs to be safe, affordable, reliable and accessible to all. Only half the world’s urban population had convenient access to...
Nov 24, 2019 · To address the stubborn challenge of reducing transportation-based emissions, cities need to lean on car-free alternatives such as public transit and active transportation. They also need...
