Documents et rapports

Enhancing Transport Decarbonization in the European Union (anglais)

This report highlights strategic areas of opportunity for the EU and its member states to use existing funds more efficiently while implementing public policies and incentives that can drive substantial...

Transforming the Urban Mobility Landscape : Challenges and Opportunities (anglais)

In developing countries, the lack of access to safe, effective, and affordable transport is a fundamental issue for many if not most people. Almost 10 years ago, Kumar and Zimmerman (2015) observed that...

Off the Books : Understanding and Mitigating the Fiscal Risks of the Transport Sector (anglais)

This article, based on Off the Books: Understanding and Mitigating the Fiscal Risks of Infrastructure (2023), presents a systematic assessment of the magnitude and prevalence of fiscal risks from transport...

A Tale of Three Cities : The Role of Public Transportation in Boosting Women’s Economic Opportunities in MENA (anglais)

This article assesses the various challenges and disparities faced by women in urban transport usage, particularly in public transport in three cities in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) - Amman...

Impacts of Improved Road Infrastructure on Jobs in Rural Armenia (anglais)

Transportation infrastructure projects typically focus on assessing their direct benefits, like reduced travel times and lower costs. However, the broader impact of improved accessibility on job creation...

Harmonization - The Key to Unlocking Drone Potential for All (anglais)

The growing use of drones is a source of both excitement and apprehension. The excitement is among businesses and beneficiaries across sectors who are anticipating, or already realizing, substantial benefits...

Accelerating Electric Mobility Adoption in Pakistan (anglais)

The global shift toward electric mobility is driven by environmental and economic goals. Pakistan is no exception. Recognizing the potential benefits of electric vehicles (EVs) to curb emissions, lessen...

Big Data Readiness for Urban Transport Planning in Latin American Cities (anglais)

Big Data can empower city leaders as they work to improve policy and infrastructure decision-making to increase economic impact and foster development. Big Data application has a significant regional imbalance...

The Case for Metropolitan Transit Authorities, in Dhaka and Beyond (anglais)

Cities across the world are investing in new and improved transport systems to meet the growing challenges of urban life. While these investments have the potential to benefit the poorest urban residents...

Tanzania - Dar es Salaam Urban Transport Improvement Project (DUTP) : Implementation Support Mission - March 8 to March 22, 2024 (anglais)

Viet Nam - Dynamic Cities Integrated Development Project : Resettlement Plan (Vol. 1 of 4) : Updated Resettlement Action Plan for Ky Anh Town Subproject, Ha Tinh Province (anglais)

The development objective of the Dynamic Cities Integrated Development Project for Vietnam is to increase access to improved urban infrastructure services and enhance integrated urban planning and management...

Tanzania - Dar Es Salaam Urban Transport Improvement Project : environmental assessment : Environmental and Social Impact Assessment Report for Construction of Dar Es Salaam Bus Rapid Transit System for Fourth Phase in Dar Esa Salaam City, Tanzania (anglais)

The development objective of the Dar es Salaam Urban Transport Improvement Project for Tanzania is to reduce delays at the Ubungo intersection, and improve the bus rapid transit operations and management...

Decarbonizing Urban Transport for Development (anglais)

The path to low-carbon urban transport looks fundamentally different in developed and developing countries. Most cities in developing countries have not yet developed their land use and transportation...

Argentina - Metropolitan Buenos Aires Urban Transformation Project : Environmental Assessment (Vol. 1 of 10) : Environmental and Social Management Plan for Construction of Sports Center and Improvement of the Environment Municipality of Moron (espagnol)

A Net Cure or Curse ? Tracking the Impact of E-Commerce on Urban Freight Transport Intensity in Bogotá and Buenos Aires (anglais)

The growth of e-commerce has the potential to reduce shopping-related travel but brings with it additional freight vehicle trips for the delivery of online orders to consumers. Understanding the overall...

Haïti - Projet de Connectivité Resiliente et d’Accessibilité du Transport Urbain : Mission de Supervision - du 5 au 13 Juin 2023 (français)

Argentina - Metropolitan Buenos Aires Urban Transformation Project : Final Environmental and Social Report of External Logistics Service for Collection of Arid Waste (espagnol)

Carbon Pricing and Transit Accessibility to Jobs : Impacts on Inequality in Rio de Janeiro and Kinshasa (anglais)

Urban transport is a major driver of global carbon dioxide emissions. Without strong mitigation policies, rapid urbanization, especially in developing countries, is expected to exacerbate the problem...

Scalable Tracking of CO2 Emissions : A Global Analysis with Satellite Data (anglais)

This paper extends recent research on satellite-based carbon dioxide measurement to an easily updated template for tracking changes in carbon dioxide concentrations at local and regional scales. Using...

Cote d'Ivoire - Abidjan Urban Mobility Project : Environmental Assessment (Vol. 1 of 2) : Environmental and Social Impact Assessment of the Construction Works of the Yopougon-Bingerville BRT Line (français)

The development objective of the Abidjan Urban Mobility Project for Cote d’Ivoire is the construction of Abidjan’s 4th Bridge, its access roads and, the Bus Rapid Transfer (BRT), a part of the Urban Transport...