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Contents Better Urban Mobility in Developing Countries 1 The Vicious Circle of Urban Transport Degradation 2 Problem 1: More and more people are living in urban areas 3 Problem 2: Many cities are developing anarchically 4 Problem 3: There is a lack of dedicated institutions to address urban mobility issues 5 Problem 4: People have limited access to motorized transport 6 Problem 5: Cities are under-investing in infrastructure 7 Problem 6: Air in urban areas is increasingly polluted 8 Problem 7: Too many people die or are injured in traffic accidents 9 Problem 8: Growing congestion is a widespread problem in almost all cities 10 Problem 9: Urban sprawl and usage of cars increases emissions of greenhouse gases Problem 10: Increase in travel also means increase in energy 11 consumption 12 Problem 11: Car infrastructure uses urban space inefficiently 13 Sustainable Solutions 14 Solution 1: Sustaining economic development through efficient and effective public transport 15 Solution 2: Supporting poverty reduction goals by offering good access to the city 16 Solution 3: Creating a local or regional transport authority to support local policy-making 17 Solution 4: Financing public transport operations and investments 18 Solution 5: Improving air quality by emphasising more environmentally-friendly modes 19 Solution 6: Making travel safer by allocating dedicated space and enforcing standards 20 Solution 7: Reducing traffic jams by preserving road capacity and limiting parking 21 Solution 8: Making more energy efficient cities by increasing density and public transport use 22 Solution 9: Organising and co-operating with paratransit services 23 Solution 10: Shaping city development using public transport as a backbone 24 Solution 11: Improving quality of life with a better use of urban space 25 The three pillars of sustainable mobility Good Practice 1: Reforming transport institutions and empowering 26 local authorities 27 Good Practice 2: Restoring a quality of life in the city 28 Good Practice 3: Integrating transport and land-use planning Good Practice 4: Introducing emission standards to curb air 29 pollution Good Practice 5: Relieving congestion through high-capacity 30 services Good Practice 6: Raising awareness and helping communities 31 using public transport facilities 32 Good Practice 7: Providing training and creating local knowledge 33 Good Practice 8: Giving public transport priority 34 Good Practice 9: Adapting public transport to customers’ needs Good Practice 10:Giving simple and useful travel information to 35 customers Good Practice 11:Easing access to public transport with 36 information technology Good Practice 12:Focusing on the customer through a quality 37 commitment 38 Good Practice 13:Bringing public transport closer to the customer 39 References 40 Presentation of UITP 43 To Contact Us 44
Better Urban Mobility in Developing Countries Today, developing countries are facing great challenges in their journey towards economic development, may it be socioeconomic changes, education, health, the environment. However, urban transport remains largely unaddressed. With population growth and an increase in motorization, pressure is building up on transport systems in cities of the developing world. In situations that are already difficult, socio-economic marginalisation, air and noise pollution, congestion and traffic fatalities are deeply threatening economic development and the quality of life in cities of the developing world. For a long time, public transport was neglected, in the same way as walking or cycling, in favour of cars. However, public transport has now become part of a number of pioneer mobility policies in cities in Latin America, Asia and Africa. This trend should be generalised if the majority of the population in developing countries is to benefit from reliable and affordable transport. To achieve this goal, decision-makers must give priorities to developing sustainable transport systems that give a better place to public transport and non-motorized modes. Though the underlying reason for travelling is the same in the developed and developing world, the challenges of urban transport differ greatly. This brochure, specific to the developing world, is not only intended to reveal urban transport problems but also to provide concrete solutions and good practices from the developing world. UITP is, more than ever, committed to the promotion of public transport for all and, in this respect, effectively addressing transport needs in developing countries. Wolfgang Meyer President UITP Phillipe Attey Vice President UITP African Division Jurandir F.R. Fernandes Vice President UITP Latin America Division Hup Foi Tan Vice President UITP Asia-Pacific Division Hans Rat Secretary General UITP 1
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