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Urban Gondolas and Cable Cars
Aerial transit solutions that offer a unique way to bypass traffic, provide scenic routes, and connect hilly terrain or cross water bodies.
Bike-Sharing Systems
Bike-sharing systems provide shared bikes for short-term use, reducing traffic congestion and pollution, and promoting healthier lifestyles.
Autonomous Vehicles (AV)
AVs have the potential to revolutionize urban mobility by improving traffic conditions, lowering accident rates, and providing new mobility options.
Mobility as a Service (MaaS)
MaaS combines different transport services, including public transport, ride, bike, and car-sharing, into a single accessible on-demand service.
Congestion Pricing
Congestion Pricing involves charging drivers fees to enter the busiest areas at peak times to reduce traffic congestion and encourage public transport use.
Ride-Sharing and Carpooling
These mobility options reduce the number of vehicles on roads by sharing trips with others, thus lowering emissions and congestion.
Car-Free Days
Specific days when cities restrict car usage in certain areas to promote the use of public transport and raise environmental awareness.
Sustainable Urban Transport Plans (SUTP)
Plans designed to provide policy direction for cities to develop transportation that is sustainable, accessible, and minimizes environmental impact.
Smart Traffic Management
The use of technology to optimize traffic flow and signal timings can reduce congestion and improve overall transportation efficiency.
Micro-Mobility
Involves the use of small, lightweight vehicles, such as e-bikes and e-scooters, for short-distance urban travel, reducing congestion and emissions.
Urban Road Pricing
A system where motorists are charged for driving within a city, aiming to reduce traffic congestion and encourage the use of public transport.
Pedestrianization of City Centers
The transformation of city centers to pedestrian-only zones to improve walkability, reduce vehicle emissions, and enhance the urban environment.
Public Transport Oriented Development (TOD)
TOD encourages higher-density development centered around public transport hubs to ease access to transit and reduce reliance on cars.
Telecommuting and Remote Work
The practice of working from locations outside the traditional office—often from home—reducing the need for commuting and relieving transportation network pressures.
Zero-Emission Vehicles (ZEV)
Vehicles that produce no direct emissions, such as electric or hydrogen-powered cars, contributing to cleaner air and reduced greenhouse gas emissions.
Mass Transit Systems
Mass transit, such as buses and subways, move large numbers of passengers, can decrease urban traffic congestion, and relies on fixed routes.
Integrated Fare Systems
A payment system allowing passengers to use multiple modes of transport with a single ticket or card, simplifying travel and encouraging public transportation usage.
Demand-Responsive Transit (DRT)
A flexible public transport service that adapts to passenger demands rather than fixed routes or schedules, often using real-time technology.
Electric Scooters (E-scooters)
E-scooters offer an eco-friendly transportation alternative, reduce inner-city traffic, and present last-mile connectivity challenge solutions.
Shared Mobility Hubs
They are centralized spaces where various forms of transportation, such as bikes, scooters, cars, and public transit, come together for seamless travel transitions.
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