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13. Resilient urban development, mobility and infrastructure

Sustainable mobility systems

Integrated multimodal transport systems combining public transit, active mobility (walking/cycling), shared mobility services, zero-emission vehicles, and smart infrastructure. These physical systems supported by policies that enable seamless, affordable, and accessible transportation such as integrated passenger data, unified payment systems, and high service frequency. This solution shifts urban travel away from energy-intensive private car use, particularly within cities.

How this solution relates to the action agenda

Axis: Building Resilience for Cities, Infrastructure and Water

Key Objective: 13. Resilient urban development, mobility and infrastructure

Why it matters

Sustainable mobility can cut urban transport emissions in half by 2030 through a large-scale shift to public transport. It also reduces air pollution exposure, improves public health through active mobility, enhances social equity through accessible transport options, and supports economic development by lowering per-capita infrastructure costs compared to car-centric systems.

Related Case studies

20 Effective Actions for Enabling Active Mobility
Global

20 Effective Actions for Enabling Active Mobility

The PATH Active Travel NDC Template outlines 20 actions for effective policies, including safe walking and cycling infrastructure, public campaigns to shift habits, and integrating active travel into policymaking.

Dakar TER – A Transformative Rail Link
Africa

Dakar TER – A Transformative Rail Link

Dakar TER, Senegal’s first electrified standard-gauge rail, boosts mobility, cuts up to 17,000 t CO₂/year, creates 10,000 jobs, and links city, suburbs, and airport sustainably.

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation development of Delhi Metro network to reduce transport emissions
Asia

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation development of Delhi Metro network to reduce transport emissions

The Delhi Metro’s carbon credit projects show how rail systems cut emissions through regenerative braking, solar power, and modal shift, earning over 4.7M credits and $3.7M in climate revenue.

Urban Klima 2050: Advancing Climate Action in Basque Cities
Europe

Urban Klima 2050: Advancing Climate Action in Basque Cities

Urban KLIMA 2050 integrates climate action into planning and policies in the Basque Country, advancing governance, pilot projects, and resilience through stakeholder participation and EU support.

100 E-Buses for Jakarta’s Sustainable Mobility Transition
Asia

100 E-Buses for Jakarta’s Sustainable Mobility Transition

Jakarta rolled out 100 electric buses with support from the CFF, advancing cleaner transport, lowering emissions, improving air quality, and helping the city build capacity for broader e-mobility adoption.

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