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Adaptation Finance (Transport)

20 September 2018
This presentation provides an overview of transport issues, and how these feed into ADB’s Sustainable Transport Initiative. It outlines the ADB approach for monitoring and reporting adaptation finance within eligible transport activities and investments.

Mitigation Finance (Transport)

20 September 2018
This presentation provides an overview of transport issues, and how these feed into ADB’s Sustainable Transport Initiative. It outlines the ADB approach for monitoring and reporting mitigation finance within eligible transport activities and investments.

Youth and Sustainable Transport in Asia and the Pacific

15 September 2018
ADB Youth for Asia advocates for improved rural access, road safety, public transportation, and railways. To achieve sustainable, safe, accessible, and reliable public transportation for all, it aims to (i) develop an accessible and engaging network for youth; (ii) encourage meaningful youth…

Introduction - Achieving the Sustainable Development Goal on Halving Road Deaths and Injuries: Impacts and the Role of Infrastructure

12 September 2018
Understand the relationship between road design and risk. Learn why achieving the sustainable development goal target for road safety is important for countries. The International Road Assessment Programme (iRAP) is dedicated to preventing the more than 3,500 road deaths that occur everyday…

Flood Control Management in Taipei,China

6 July 2018
Rapid urbanization in many cities has spawned floods in many areas, polluted rivers, and narrowed down their passageways. This was the case in Xizhi district, Taipe,China. Through the YuanShanTze Diversion Project, floods have substantially decreased in 2017. Moreover, the project has contributed…

Integrated Transport System Development in Taipei,China

5 July 2018
Read about the integrated transport policy and system in Taipei,China and the opportunities and challenges they present. This presentation also highlights the role of public, private, and non-government organizations in the formulation and implementation of an integrated transport system in the…

A Successful Private Finance Initiative and Public-Private Partnership Model of Smart Street Light Implementation

5 July 2018
Installation of street lights is the first step to building a smart city. Learn about the development and implementation of smart street lighting technologies through public-private partnership arrangements in Taipei,China.

Experience on Smart Bus Operation in Taipei,China

5 July 2018
Learn about the advanced public transportation systems and services, including the introduction of smart buses, in Taipei,China and their achievements. The development of public transport systems is necessary to achieve efficient road space and energy utilization, and to increase awareness of…

Why Women Feel Unsafe on Public Transport

26 April 2018
Many studies show that women use all forms of public transport more than men. More importantly, women rely on public transport more than men do as they have fewer or no other mobility choices. Women are also more worried about using public transport, and rightly so as their personal security is…

Gender Tool Kit: Transport

26 April 2018
Transport infrastructure and services should be designed to best meet the needs of women and men in equitable, affordable, and responsive ways. This tool kit provides guidance for transport sector specialists and gender specialists on how to mainstream gender equality issues into transport project…