Due to the consistent increase in the number of vehicles on the roads, most big cities around the world face challenges like traffic congestion and limited parking spaces. Rush-hour gridlock is an ...

Sustainable urban transportation systems are at the forefront of addressing the environmental, social, and economic challenges faced by rapidly growing cities. These systems seek to enhance mobility ...

Transportation infrastructure, traditionally rooted in civil and structural engineering, is now being redefined by digital technologies. Roads, highways, and bridges are increasingly embedded with ...

Urban transport is vital for connecting people to jobs, education, healthcare, and other essential services in cities. The World Bank is supporting countries through investments in mass transit ...

Park-and-ride facilities play a pivotal role in modern urban transportation by facilitating the transition from private vehicle use to public transit. Fundamentally, these systems serve to alleviate ...

As the pressure for swift climate action mounts, governments, investors, and society must recognize that sustainable urban transport systems will cost-effectively facilitate a greener future. In its ...

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Cities in low- and middle-income countries have a narrow window of opportunity to chart a new path to low-carbon, efficient, and inclusive urban transport. A World Bank report provides practical ...

Cities across developing countries are grappling with the intricacies of urban mobility challenges. As populations burgeon, motorization escalates and urban sprawl grows, urban planning is becoming ...

A seminal study on transportation system resilience has recently been published in the Journal of Geo-Information Science, led by Dr. Junqing Tang and Prof. Pengjun Zhao and their team from the School ...

As cities expand and populations grow, efficient public transportation has become vital for sustainable urban living. On World Public Transport Day 2025, we spotlight the top 10 cities with the best ...