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The transport sector is essential to reducing poverty and building prosperity: transport gives access to jobs, education and healthcare; it connects goods and services to markets and is a key driver of growth; finally, lowering the carbon footprint of the sector is crucial to tackle climate change. The World Bank works with client countries to provide safe, clean and affordable transport for all.
The Jordan Public Transport Diagnostic and Recommendations report identifies and addresses key challenges and constraints that are impeding the achievement of an accessible, effective, safe, affordable, and sustainable public transportation system in Jordan. Some of the key challenges facing the sector include: (i) poor coverage and low ...
But according to The Economics of E-Mobility for Passenger Transportation, feasible entry points to an electric mobility transition are emerging in several developing countries. Electric buses, which cover long mileage and high occupancy, and electric two- and three-wheeled vehicles, which provide last-mile connectivity, can be cost-effective ...
India’s transport sector is large and diverse; it caters to the needs of 1.1 billion people. In 2007, the sector contributed about 5.5 percent to the nation’s GDP, with road transportation contributing the lion’s share. Good physical connectivity in the urban and rural areas is essential for economic growth.
With 189 member countries, staff from more than 170 countries, and offices in over 130 locations, the World Bank Group is a unique global partnership: five institutions working for sustainable solutions that reduce poverty and build shared prosperity in developing countries.
In the face of these challenges, a growing number of African cities are turning to an innovative form of urban transport known as Bus Rapid Transit (BRT). Although the characteristics of each system may vary, most BRT buses operate on dedicated lanes, allowing them to zoom past traffic and offer fast, predictable journey times.
Transport is a crucial driver of economic growth, poverty reduction, and achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). The World Bank transport sector investments have facilitated more efficient trade and enhanced human development by greater mobility—all with due attention to climate change. In addition, the World Bank's ...
Air transport is an important enabler to achieving economic growth and development. Air transport facilitates integration into the global economy and provides vital connectivity on a national, regional, and international scale. It helps generate trade, promote tourism, and create employment opportunities.
Results. By supporting the construction, train acquisition, and installation of systems for Metro Line 5, the project improved the mobility of public transport users along the Line 5 corridor.
The Thematic Note on Closing Gender Gaps in Transport, which accompanies the World Bank’s proposed new 2024-30 gender strategy, points out that there is an urgent need for holistic policies that tackle women’s mobility barriers. There are many concrete solutions that can help enhance women’s mobility. Governments could prioritize road ...