![]() As the pandemic response continues, countries and cities need to provide options for accessible, safe, reliable and sustainable public transport systems. Only about half of the world’s population live within 500 metres walking distance of low-capacity transport systems (such as buses or trams) and within 1,000 metres of high-capacity systems (such as trains and ferries), according to 2019 data from 610 cities in 95 countries.Īccess to public transport was significantly disrupted during the pandemic – from partial closures and guidelines on reduced capacities to total network closures. This diminishes the potential of cities to leverage economies of scale and agglomeration. Poorly planned and managed urbanization translates to a disconnect between the provision of infrastructure and residential concentrations, leading to inadequate networks of streets and a lack of reliable transport systems. ![]()
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