Public Transportation Innovations and Adaptation Planning for Climate Change: Case Studies in Florida Read more about Public Transportation Innovations and Adaptation Planning for Climate Change: Case Studies in Florida This presentation examined the impact of these innovations on the industry and its customers, focusing on three distinct cases in Florida: (1) the integration of transit services and Transportation Network Companies (TNCs) in Pinellas County, (2) the implementation of ride-hailing services in downtown Tampa, and (3) the introduction of Automated Shuttle Services in Lake Nona. Similarly, in response to sea level rise and storm surges, a variety of adaptation measures have been implemented in Florida.
Using Tech To Advocate for Sustainable Mobility Read more about Using Tech To Advocate for Sustainable Mobility .
Robert Siy Keywords Philippines transport active transport livable cities smart cities public transport walking cycling Read more about Robert Siy
Transport in Developing Asia’s New Normal Read more about Transport in Developing Asia’s New Normal ADB's Vice-President for Knowledge Management and Sustainable Development, Bambang Susantono, discussed different trends for transport during COVID 19 pandemic and how ADB can address these transport challenges while adapting to the "new normal."
Redefining Public Transport Read more about Redefining Public Transport What kind of city do we want? A sprawling city with a lot of highways or a compact city with places accessible by walking or public transport? Check out what must be done to re-design public transportation to promote low carbon cities.
Om Prakash Agarwal Keywords Low Carbon Development public transport WRI India Read more about Om Prakash Agarwal Since June 2017, Dr O.P. Agarwal is the country director of the World Resources Institute in India and is also the Chief Executive Officer of WRI (India). Prior to this, from 2009 to 2016, he was the World Bank’s Urban Transport Adviser located at its headquarter in in Washington DC. As part of this he has guided urban transport projects in many parts of the world, including India, China, Vietnam, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, South Africa, Kenya, etc. He has travelled extensively and has a very good overview of urban transport systems across the world.
Public Transport Application (Bus Procurement Initiative) in Europe Read more about Public Transport Application (Bus Procurement Initiative) in Europe Find out why fuel cell (FC) buses are the most flexible zero-emission transport option. Shifting public awareness towards sustainability and eco-friendliness requires new sustainable transport solutions. Investing in FC buses bears significant benefits politically, environmentally, operationally, economically, and organizationally.
Decarbonizing Transport Read more about Decarbonizing Transport Learn about the Decarbonising Transport project and how it can help decisionmakers in both government and industry plan for carbon-free mobility. This presentation features the Decarbonising Transport model that supports dialogue and comes with a collaborative selection of measures.
Women’s Personal Security and Public Transport: Why is This of Interest? Read more about Women’s Personal Security and Public Transport: Why is This of Interest? Learn more about women and their transport needs. Freedom of movement, mobility rights, or the right to travel are part of the concept of basic human rights. However, a worrying number of incidents are reported globally, and women are now becoming more vocal about these unacceptable behaviors. There is a need to increase understanding of how to make public transport an attractive and safe system for women’s continued use.