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Solution 8 22 Making more energy efficient cities by increasing density and public transport use <strong>UITP</strong> studies show that the densest cities are also the most energy-efficient for traffic purposes. In low-density areas, the car dominates the choice of transport. Denser urban areas are more energy-efficient because they favour: • Non-motorized trips, as distances are short enough for people to access jobs, leisure, retails by walking or cycling; • Public transport (as shown in the <strong>UITP</strong> Millennium Cities Database) is more energy-efficient than cars. Energy Use by Urban Mode (MJ/Passenger-km) Mode Vehicles Production Fuel Total Light Rail 0.7 1.4 2.1 Bus 0.7 2.1 2.8 Heavy Rail 0.9 1.9 2.8 Car, Petrol 1.4 3.0 4.4 Car, Diesel 1.4 3.3 4.7 From production to use, public transport is more energy-efficient Density vs Energy Consumption per inhabitants per year for traffic purposes 0 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 Putting an end to urban sprawl will lead to more energy-efficient cities Energy consumption (megaJ) 120000 100000 80000 60000 40000 20000 Density (inhab/ha)
Organising and cooperating with paratransit services In Dakar, the transport authority (CETUD) moved towards a regulation of the paratransit sector. The president of the paratransit operators association recently signed the urban mobility charter established by CETUD In many cities, paratransit is a prominent actor in providing collective transport. It often represents the last alternative for affordable transport for many, despite the dysfunctionalities it may impose. In such a context of urban mobility, the situation can be greatly improved if policy-makers ensure that paratransit is included in providing better mobility for citizens. To achieve this goal, public authorities must first push for a legalization of the activity, for example by giving licenses to operators. These licenses must be linked to agreements established between the paratransit operators and the authorities on topics such as: • Fares • Timetables • Safety • Areas of operations. Urban transport policies must take into account paratransit in order to limit their externalities Solution 9 23
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