Urban Transport

The Asia-Pacific region has witnessed rapid population growth and urbanization. In 2016, 48.7 per cent of the region’s 4.3 billion population lived in urban areas. According to recent projections, more than half of the region’s population will be urban residents by 2018,1 and by 20502 the total regional urban population will reach 3.2 billion The fleet of motor vehicles is also growing steadily in the region’s cities. This rapid growth and increased urbanization will continue to stress urban transport systems and infrastructure leading to congestion, accidents and more consumption of fossil fuels, and correspondingly will raise greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Quality of life issues such as loss of productivity and health will also suffer as a follow-on impact.

Sustainable Development Goals:

Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure