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Wright Gts2005
This document discusses sustainable urban transport. It notes that while other development sectors tend to improve with economic growth, traffic congestion tends to worsen. It presents data showing growing motor vehicle ownership globally. Large cities in Asia are among the most polluted in the world due to air contaminants from traffic. Expanding roadways to reduce congestion has limited effectiveness and induced more driving. The document advocates for integrated sustainable transportation solutions like high quality public transit, improved walking and cycling infrastructure, land use policies that reduce the need for transportation, and restrictions on car use. It provides examples of cities that have successfully implemented these kinds of policies.
