<p><span id="itro1">This new regional study of 900 cities published by the Clean Air Initiative for Asian Cities and the Cities Development Initiative for Asia gives an insight into climate change priorities
Vehicle emission and fuel quality standards play a critical role in limiting the emissions from each vehicle and, together with other measures, in reducing the impact of continued vehicle growth on Asia’s
The main objective of walkability surveys is to benchmark cities against different walkability parameters and to inform policy makers, development agencies and other stakeholders on the results to enable them to improve walkability.
This presentation by CAI-Asia Center highlights survey results of the current pedestrian infrastructure and policies in selected cities. These will be used to develop and propose pedestrian focused solutions for Asian cities.<br />
Year 2009 can be considered very significant as climate change concerns in transport became the primary driver of the Sustainable Transport agenda.
Air pollution levels in the megacities of Asia show a stabilizing trend but still exceed World Health Organization guidelines. Studies also show poor air quality, not only in the megacities of Asia, but also in smaller cities with populations of 200,000 to 1.5 million. While megacities often receive support for improving air quality; similar
Responding to the need to strengthen air quality management in smaller cities, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
Air pollution levels in the megacities of Asia show a stabilizing trend but still exceed World Health Organization guidelines. Studies also show poor air quality, not only in the megacities of Asia, but also in smaller cities with populations of 150,000 to 1.5 million. While megacities often receive support for improving air quality; similar assistance seldom reaches smaller cities.
This paper aims to stimulate debate on the quantification and mitigation of greenhouse gas and air pollutant emissions from transport infrastructure, policies and projects. It also focuses on highlighting the need to intensify efforts to reduce emissions from both intra and intercity movement of people and goods.
This note is written to generate to stimulate a more comprehensive discussion on how Asia can respond to the growth in CO2 emissions from its transport sector.
