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Public Transport’s Contribution to Sustainable
Development
UITP is:•The International Network of Transport Professionals•The Point of Reference for the Industry•The International Forum on Transport Policy•The Advocate of Public Transport
UITP
• Over 2500 members in 80 countries world-wide transporting 60 billion passengers annually
• Includes all mobility actors:
- Organising Authorities
- Transport Companies (private and public)
- Infrastructure Operators
- Suppliers of Equipment, Systems and Services
- Academics, consultants and others
Long-term environmental practises
A better quality of life for all members of society
Economic development and vitality combined with sustainable transport
systems bringing solid economic growth
ENVIRONMENT SOCIETY
ECONOMY
THE CONCEPT OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
ME
Liveable cities and communities
Business practises with low
environmental impact
Social inclusion bringing economic
prosperity
Sustainable Mobility: a Cornerstone of Sustainable Development
• Allows the basic access needs of individuals and societies to be met safely, consistent with human and ecosystem needs, and equably within and between generations.
• Is affordable, operates efficiently, offers choice of transport mode, and supports a vibrant economy.
• Limits emissions and waste, brings the consumption of non-renewable resources down to acceptable levels, reuses and recycles components, minimises the use of land and the production of noise.
The Social Case Cities, Transport and Sustainability
Growing world population Access to education, jobs, leisure, health care
and services - a right for every citizen and crucial to achieve the Millennium Development Goals and help end poverty
Safe travel – a concern for all - many more than 1 million people are injured or die due to traffic accidents
• Healthy mobility habits, equitable access and clean air benefit everyone
The Social Case: Cities need….
The Environmental Case: Use of Resources - the efficient use
of urban space
The Environmental Case: Use of Resources - the efficient use
of urban space• One bus
• or 60 cars are needed to transport
• 75 people
The Environmental Case: Global warming
Transport is a major producer of greenhouse gases (CO2, methane and water vapour) and emissions from ths
sector ARE GROWING.
Private Motor Buses Metro*
Vehicles
Carbon Monoxide 12.9 0.3 0.03Hydrocarbons 1.9 0.1 0.0Oxides of Nitrogen 0.8 1.2 0.3Oxides of Sulphur 0.05 0.02 0.15Lead 0.02 / /Particulate Matter 0.04 0.02 0.01Carbon Dioxide 197 89 91
The Environmental Case: urban air pollution
Emission Rates in London by mode, 1997 (grams/passenger-km)
The Environmental Case: Urban noise pollution
The noise impact of transport as a whole can be reduced even further through:
- a better integration of PT in the urban environment
- a regular maintenance of the fleet
- making use of the least noise technologies
- reduction of car use in city centres
The Economic Case:The Cost of Transport to the Community
Density, Modal Choice and Cost of Urban Public Transport
Cities Density(inhab/ha
)
Modal split(walking + cycling +
PT)
Cost of Urban Transport(% GDP)
Houston 9 4.5 % 14.0 %New York 18 25 % 9.4 %Paris 48 56 % 6.8 %Munich 56 60 % 5.8 %Singapore 94 47 % 4.7 %Bangkok 139 54 % 13.4 %Shanghai 196 93 % 5.5 %Hong Kong 320 82 % 5.0 %
The Economic Case:
The cost of transport is directly related to density.
The cost of transport in dense cities where the majority of trips are made by public
transport, cycling or walking is significantly less than in less dense sprawling cities.
The Economic Case: • Cities without robust public transport networks
are less effective economically• Public transport has an excellent safety record • Walking to and from public transport stops
gives basic exercise, good for all ages• Brings socially cohesive societies• Are energy efficient and have low emissions
The Economic Case:
The cost is too high not to INVEST
• In terms of impact on the climate
• Economic Development
• Quality of Life
3 Pillars of Sustainable Mobility
Intelligentland-use planning
Restriction ofprivate car-use
Promotion ofpublic transport
Sustainable Mobility
What is UITP doing?
What does the Future look like? It depends on what we choose…..
• Sustainable integrated transport systems• New models for a more flexible customer service orientated transport• New institutional organisations• A level ‘playing field’ and incentives for change • Visionary policies and implementation
UITP Brochure
• Ticket to the Future - 3 stops to Sustainable Mobility
• Launched at the Congress May 2003
What is UITP doing?
If we want to know the future?
We should look at what we are creating ourselves It depends on what we choose to do…..
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