Poverty and exclusion Rapid urban growth Climate change In 2012, 52% of the world’s 1 billion people live in The transport sector is population lives in an shantytowns. Urban responsible for one quarter urban area. In 2030, development often of CO 2 emissions tied to another 1.5 billion people generates spatial and social using fossil fuels. will live in cities. inequalities. For poor These emissions are populations, access to expected to increase by essential services and 50% between now and employment is a vital issue. 2030.
Road safety Chronic congestion Local pollution In 2012, 1.3 million The rapid increase of motor Each year, over a million vehicles in developing cities premature deaths are people died in road accidents around the causes chronic traffic linked to the poor air quality in urban areas. world. congestion. This situation is If nothing is done, this detrimental to all inhabitants, The economic cost is number will reach 2.4 and can result in a 2 to 3% estimated to be 5% of a drop in annual GDP. developing country’s GDP. million in 2030.
The implementation of sustainable urban mobility policies generally requires establishing an organisational authority for the metropolitan area concerned. This authority must regulate and coordinate all activities linked with the transport sector. It is also Cities in developing countries face challenges that responsible for mobility planning and integrating are mostly known, and solutions have already this into urban planning. been tested in both northern- and southern- The authority’s mission is to develop a multi- hemisphere cities. modal public transportation system, generally Sustainable urban mobility policies are all articulated around mass transport. The system developed with a view to combining economic, must respond to the population’s needs. social and environmental benefits both locally The transport service must be combined on the and globally. one hand with pedestrian-friendly urban planning Adapted to their context, policies materialise in that also integrates universal access, and on the very different ways, showcasing each city’s specific other hand with the implementation of bike- identity. friendly policies . All transport-related efforts need also to be supported by automobile traffic management and by the implementation of a parking policy. The organisation of urban logistics is an important domain for action in optimising mobility within the metropolitan area. All of these policies can use technological or organisational innovations that can improve transport systems, even reduce the need for mobility. Finally, participation of the population during the creation and design of the policies, as well as their evaluation, is essential for making the different policies evolve.
Support for cooperation Conferences and seminars and expert visits CODATU works to promote cooperation between The international CODATU conference for local powers. The association puts municipalities professionals is held every two years. CODATU also organises regional or thematic seminars to discuss in touch with each other who would like to discuss improving their mobility system. CODATU actual experiences and scientific research on facilitates expert visits to add value to policies and sustainable urban mobility in cities located in strengthen the interactions between decision- developing countries. makers. Training sessions and expert workshops Publications CODATU organises training sessions for decision- CODATU produces documentation: conference makers in developing countries. CODATU can also and seminar summaries, as well as guides organise visits from experts to work with local (methodology, recommendations, good practices). teams in analysing urban mobility and identifying In addition, the web site www.codatu.org aims to appropriate solutions. be a platform for discussion and information.
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