Cleaner air has long been a shared goal for Jakartans, and it has become increasingly urgent with visible smog and pollution regularly shrouding the city. The implementation of LEZs provides a solution for improving air quality by reducing transport-related emissions and limiting the use of polluting vehicles in high-traffic areas. In general, LEZs are adjoining areas that employ both priced (fines or fees) and non-priced (time restrictions) strategies to reduce vehicle use. In 2021, the Gove...| Institute for Transportation and Development Policy - Promoting sustainable a...
Urbanization is intrinsically linked to and can function as a transformation driver of sustainable development.... The post What is New Urban Agenda ? appeared first on citiesforum.org.| citiesforum.org
The complex and interconnected global issues of climate change, dwindling resources, limited water availability, and... The post Water reuse and resource recovery in cities through NBS (Nature Based Solution) appeared first on citiesforum.org.| citiesforum.org
Africa’s cities are undergoing a profound transformation, driven by a pressing need to cater for the continent’s rapidly urbanising population. Cities around the continent are embracing forward-looking urban planning and sustainable public transport solutions to meet this escalating demand. Yet, this endeavour is no small feat. Governments find themselves in a challenging conundrum, contending with the vast gap between the infrastructure required and the available resources. Complicating ...| Institute for Transportation and Development Policy - Promoting sustainable a...
The growth of private vehicles in urban areas has over the years resulted in a transport planning system that focuses more on private vehicle travel and less on other sustainable modes of transport such as walking, cycling, and public transport. In many African cities where a majority of urban residents walk, cycle, or use public transport, a more balanced approach to redesigning streets is warranted for more equitable and accessible transport.| Institute for Transportation and Development Policy - Promoting sustainable a...
