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Post-Pandemic, Public Transport Needs to Get Back on Track to Meet Global Climate Goals

The City Fix

Public transport is one of the best, most cost-effective solutions available to address today’s climate and development challenges. Buses and trains can reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by up to two-thirds per passenger, per kilometer compared to private vehicles. The UN’s latest.

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Supporting smart and sustainable transportation innovation at the ITS World Congress

AWS Public Sector Blog

This year, the Intelligent Transportation Society (ITS) World Congress brought together more than 6,000 industry professionals from 64 countries to discuss ways to advance the deployment of intelligent transportation technologies to save lives, improve mobility, promote sustainability, and increase access to communities across the globe.

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How ‘Complete Streets’ Are Creating Safer, More Sustainable Cities in Brazil

The City Fix

Urban development in many cities around the world prioritizes making space for cars over pedestrians, cyclists or public transportation. In Brazil, this design led to an average of more than 30,000 annual road crash fatalities nationwide by the turn of the century,

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Re-imagining the future of mobility on islands

AWS Public Sector Blog

Digital technologies have the potential to make mobility systems more sustainable, intelligent, and inclusive. Islands, like other communities, are working to create effective and sustainable transport linkages. But they are subject to unique challenges, as they are often highly dependent on external transport linkages.

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Public Transport Challenges in Africa: Mapping and Transit Data as a Remedy

The City Fix

Long queues for public transport have become common sights during peak hours all over Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Under the hot sun or the heavy rain, people anxiously wait for the next public transport to arrive. Frustrated and eager to reach.

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How cities can use transport data to reduce pollution and increase safety

AWS Public Sector Blog

Improving air quality through co-creation In 2018, the Mayor of London set an ambitious goal : 80 percent of the 31 million daily trips in the city should be made on foot, by bicycle, or public transport by 2041. With this data, we challenged tech app startups to develop new ways to make our roads safer and smarter during roadworks.

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A Green Recovery Starts with Cities

The City Fix

National governments face an enormous triple challenge right now: recovering from COVID-19, creating sustainable and inclusive development, and addressing the climate crisis. New research shows that focusing on cities is key to overcoming these challenges while generating considerable economic, social and environmental benefits.