Our cities ourselves: Principles for Transport in Urban Life
This report presents principles for sustainable urban transport, emphasizing walkability, cycling, connectivity, transit quality, mixed-use planning, density, compactness, and parking management.
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| Quick Facts | |
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| Report location: | source |
| Language: | English |
| Publisher: |
Institute For Transportation And Development |
| Authors: | David Sim, Ewa Westermark, Henning Thomsen, Jeff Risom, Jessica Morris, Luc Nadal, Michael King, Ola Gustafsson, Stephanie Lotshaw, Walter Hook |
| Geographic focus: | Global |
Methods
The research method involved analyzing urban design strategies, case studies, and transport policies to develop a set of principles for sustainable urban transport. It included examining successful examples of cities that have implemented these principles.
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Key Insights
The report outlines ten principles for transforming cities into sustainable, livable spaces with improved transport systems. It advocates for pedestrian-friendly environments, cycling infrastructure, dense networks of streets, high-quality public transport, mixed-use development, matching density with transit capacity, compact regions, and regulated parking to discourage driving. The principles aim to reduce emissions, enhance quality of life, and create vibrant, inclusive urban communities.
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Additional Viewpoints
Categories: English publication language | Global geographic scope | carbon emissions | cities | commuting | connectivity | cycling | density | futures | livability | mixed-use development | parking management | public transit | sustainability | transport | urban transport | walkability