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Review of Developments in Transport in Asia and the Pacific 2021
Towards Sustainable, Inclusive and Resilient Urban Passenger Transport in Asian Cities
The publication focuses on greening urban passenger transport systems in Asia and the Pacific region. It will review existing state of public transport systems and assess the environmental sustainability and inclusiveness of passenger transport. In the context of COVID-19 it will also includes an analysis of impacts of COVID-19 on urban mobility with cases form Asian cities. By analyzing anticipated growth of passengers energy use and emissions and the state of infrastructure and operation of passenger transport systems the publication make policy recommendations to improve overall sustainability inclusiveness and resilience of urban passenger transport systems in Asia. Use of technology and innovations promotion of active mobility and integration urban and transport planning and regional cooperation are some of policies and actions suggested. The publication provides sufficient insight into the measures and policies as well as ESCAP interventions towards achieving environmental sustainability and inclusiveness of passenger transport in the region while building back better from the COVID-19 crisis.
Review of Sustainable Transport Connectivity in Asia and the Pacific 2019
Sustainable Freight Transport
Within the transport sector in Asia and the Pacific freight and logistics account for a significant portion of total energy use – in many countries upward of 40% – and a correspondingly large share of CO2 emissions. Furthermore on account of economic development and population growth the region is expected to face substantial increases in trade shares and thus freight volumes. Accordingly some estimates suggest that in Asia ton-kilometres from surface freight will increase by 261% from 2015 to 2050 accounting for over two-thirds of all surface freight globally. Against this background the Review provides a data-supported overview and insight for policy makers towards accomplishing seamless intermodal freight transport connectivity across key economic social and environmental dimensions.
Review of Developments in Transport in Asia and the Pacific 2017
ThIs review discusses the key contribution of transport to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals in Asia and the Pacific. It looks at emerging trends in transport in the region and presents initiatives that are making transport systems cleaner safer more efficient and more affordable. It provides an update on the status of the Asian Highway and Trans-Asian Railway networks seaports airports as well as progress in the development of intermodal linkages such as dry ports. It describes regional strategies and mechanisms to facilitate regional transport operational connectivity. The Review reports on the initiatives of the cities of the region to stem the social and economic losses from increasing congestion and pollution. It acknowledges the increasing role of intelligent transport systems for urban and intercity mobility and recognizes the role of rural accessibility It also reports the region’s greater interest and the need in further improving road safety.