This brief sets out opportunities, benefits and prerequisites for pursuing smart mobility to improve livability in cities, with two use cases showcasing application of such approaches.

Learn the importance of data digging to conduct better transport planning. Data is important because it aids in decision making and the analysis derived from it is crucial for dealing with empirical issues.

Sustainable transport is safe, accessible, affordable, and environment friendly. To reduce road congestion and accidents, air pollution emissions, and health problems, there is a need to improve transport efficiency and shift to sustainable transport modes.

Learn how the application of information technology in public transport projects are funded and implemented. This presentation also shares lessons learned from previous experiences of ADB in funding and implementing transport technologies.

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 country.

Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) are necessary in ensuring safe and efficient transport networks. The current ITS, however, tend to focus on data collection and technology and generally miss out the need to incorporate the welfare of the three crucial components: infrastructure, vehicles, and users. Anchored on the concept of smart cities, cooperative ITS would promote more connected and safer transport networks.