The cycling community set out its contribution for economic growth in Europe
Brussels, 4th December 2014
“We can create more jobs for Europeans through investment in cycling, not only because it has a proven record for creation of green and sustainable jobs, but because of the huge contributions it makes to the EU’s wider objectives. Our partners, our businesses and policy makers are ready to building on cycling’s current 650,000 jobs and €217billion per year contribution to the EU economy”, said Kevin Mayne, ECF Director of Development.
SLoCaT Partnership is tracking UNFCCC Negotiations from a Transport Perspective
The Partnership on Sustainable Low Carbon Transport (SLoCaT), along with the Bridging the Gap (BtG) Initiative are providing for the first time regular updates on how the COP 20 discussions are affecting land transport. In tracking the negotiations, the organizations will pay specific attention to:
(a) Pre-2020 Mitigation Ambition;
(b) Intended Nationally Determined Contributions;
(c) NAMAs;
From Defining to Implementing Sustainable Transport
By Cornie Huizenga, Secretary General, Partnership on Sustainable, Low Carbon Transport (SLoCaT)
Millions of people around the world lack proper access to jobs, markets, schools, hospitals and other essential services, and better transport is a crucial element to improve economic and social development. Yet, transport is responsible for 1.24 million traffic fatalities per year, as well as high levels of urban air pollution and congestion in many cities.
Smart freight is within Asia’s reach, according to Smart Freight Centre
(Smart Freight Center, 18 November 2014) – Asia has ample opportunity to improve the efficiency of its freight and logistics sector and reduce the emissions footprint along the way, according to a study by Smart Freight Centre (SFC), a
Bus Rapid Transit Nearly Quadruples Over Ten Years, says ITDP
Bus rapid transit has grown by 383 percent in the last ten years, according to new data released by Institute for Transportation and Development Policy (ITDP). As cities around the world discover the benefits and cost effectiveness of BRT, they have built hundreds of systems across dozens of countries that qualify as true BRT.