In the last few decades, Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) systems have emerged as a cost-effective, flexible, and environmentally sustainable form of public transportation. The world’s first BRT system was developed in Curitiba, Brazil, which was followed by the development of many other BRTs across Latin America, notably the TransMilenio BRT in Bogotá, Colombia.
Urban Mobility India: "Sustainable Transport Saves Lives"
EMBARQ and Shell Foundation co-host event to discuss transport solutions for public health and road safety.
Urban transport systems must be designed so that all road users are safe and healthy. Photo by Mani Babbar.
Road traffic crashes are among the leading causes of death and disability in Indian cities, but the trend can be reversed through sustainable transport and planning that prioritizes people, not vehicles, concluded a group of public health and transport experts at today’s “Sustainable Transport Saves Lives” roundtable discussion.