Laurent Dauby Director
World Bank
Towards a lower carbon urban mobility
World and Africa perspective
Connecting the world of public transport
Connecting the worldof public transport
UITP is...
The network of all mobility actors
The catalyst for new business opportunities
The global centre of knowledge and know-how
The advocate for public transport and sustainable mobility
The promoter of innovations and forward-looking solutions
UITP unites the entire supply chain of public transport players: 2,300 members from 90 countries:
• Operating companies• Local, regional and national
authorities• Service and supply
industry, consultants• Research institutes and
academics
A diverse membership
We need a sustainable future!Do you agree?If yes: Ambitious and visionary
strategies have to be put in place.
Time to change
Public Transport provides• safe, • sustainable and • cost-effective mobility.
Citizens would be worse off without Public Transport!
Our chance to change
Tomorrow, more and better Public Transport is indispensable!
Our aim is doubling the market share of Public Transport worldwide by the year 2025
PTx2
Introduction
A massive shift to Public Transport contributes to a sustainable future for people and business.
Investing in efficient and sustainable transport will help solving many urban challenges.
Public Transport means progress for societies and can provide citizens with an attractive mobility package.
Set your ambitions
We empower the economyWe help the planet breatheWe bring everyone everywhereWe alleviate congestion
What are our strenghts?
Doubling the market share of public transport worldwide
2005 2025 (BAU) 2025 (PTx2)0
20
40
60
80
100
16 1432
37 32
36
47 5432
Modal split (%)
2005 2025 (BAU) 2025 (PTx2)02468
1012
1.2 1.53.62.8 3.6
4.23.5
6.23.6
Daily trips (billions)
x 2 x 3
Benefits of PTx2
Decoupling growth of urban mobility (+50%) from growth of energy consumption and GHG emissions. OECD countries: in line with reduction targets (EU: -20%). Other countries: in line with mitigation efforts.
15% decrease in urban traffic fatalities. Almost no growth in developing economies.
Urban mobility related physical exercise reaches 30 min. in line with WHO recommendations.
Urban transport development in Sub-Sahara Africa
2005 2025 (BAU) 2025 (PTx2)0
20
40
60
80
100
5 535
50 45
4645 50
19
Modal split (% daily trips)
Public transport Non motorized transportPrivate motorized transport
2005 2025 (BAU) 2025 (PTx2)0
100200300400500600700800900
20 40270210
350
360190
390150
Daily trips (millions)
Public transport Non motorized transportPrivate motorized transport
35% informal PT10% private vehicles
10% large buses25% formalised PT
Benefits for Sub-Sahara Africa
2005 2025 (BAU) 2025 (PTx2)0
5
10
15
20
25
16
22
16
Urban traffic fatalities(Thousands)
Benefits for Sub-Sahara Africa
2005 2025 (BAU) 2025 (PTx2)0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
42
87
66
Urban transport energy con-sumption
(Million tons oil equivalent)
How to achieve PTx 2 in Africa?
• Regulatory framework and enforcement• Capacity building for governments and operators
• Link transport policy and wider urban policies • Professionalisation of operators
• Investments• Infrastructure and adapted rolling stock
• Quick wins in line with long-term planning efforts• Importance of showcase pilot project
The power to forge together a better mobility for our cities is in our hands!
We need to strengthen the full supply chain
Thank you