Jerome Simpson - European Mobility Week 2015 - How and Why to Get InvolvedAct TravelWise
The document provides information about European Mobility Week, which encourages shifting from private car use to more sustainable transportation. It discusses the campaign's core elements of multi-modality and intermodality. The 2015 slogan "Choose. Change. Combine" is explained as choosing active and public transportation. Examples of past campaign actions and permanent measures taken by participating cities are also summarized. The document encourages participation and registering activities for Mobility Week.
National policy on enviornment by amit tiwari pdf versionamitiittmgwl
The National Environment Policy of India is the outcome of extensive consultations with experts, government bodies, and the public. The key objectives of the policy are conservation of critical environmental resources, ensuring intra-generational and inter-generational equity, integrating environmental concerns with economic and social development, improving environmental resource use efficiency, enhancing environmental governance, and increasing resources for environmental conservation. The policy aims to protect ecological systems, natural and cultural heritage, ensure equitable access to resources, promote sustainable use of resources across generations, and apply principles of good governance to managing environmental resources.
Transport Planning for the Future—Susan Claris | 24 Nov 2020 Linda Gessner
1. Most journeys are short, under 5 miles, but people drive more than necessary due to issues like a lack of walking and cycling infrastructure. Electric vehicles have seen slower adoption than predicted.
2. The document advocates putting walking and cycling first through measures like safer streets and neighborhoods with less traffic that allow exercise to be built into daily routines, improving health, air quality, and the local economy.
3. It also addresses "transport gluttony" or the excessive use of vehicles that negatively impacts others, and encourages supporting more inclusive active transportation for all groups.
The document discusses sustainable transportation and provides examples of its implementation. It begins by describing the evolution of urban form from Walking Cities to Transit Cities and finally Automobile Cities. It then summarizes 10 myths about the inevitability of automobile dependence. Next, it outlines key principles of sustainable transportation as defined by various commissions and studies. Finally, it provides case studies of the Cross City Tunnel project in Sydney and the restoration of Cheonggyecheon Stream in Seoul.
In this edition the focus is Sustainable Urban Mobility. Our region has several good examples of how we can reduce the use of fossil fuels within sustainable urban mobility systems and create liveable cities. The Bulletin both provides examples of technical solutions and innovative campaigns from the UBC member-cities as well as displaying several externally co-funded mobility projects that covers a series of cities around the Baltic Sea Region.
In the editorial Mr Siim Kallas, EU Commissioner on transport and vice president for the EU Commission, stresses the importance of acknowledging also the economic benefits of developing sustainable urban mobility systems. He further on emphasise the necessity to stimulate markets that foster sustainable mobility supplies and the unpredictable future of fossil fuel as the dominant source for our vehicle fleets.
This document summarizes the progress made by major multilateral development banks (MDBs) in sustainable transport since their 2012 commitment at the Rio+20 Earth Summit. It outlines their $175 billion commitment over 10 years to focus transport investments and policies on sustainability. The MDBs have established a working group and framework to coordinate and monitor sustainable transport activities. Their first progress report found investments are on target and shifting towards more sustainable modes like urban transport and rail. Most projects were assessed as moderately sustainable or higher using a new rating system. Next steps include deeper mainstreaming of sustainability and further collaboration on transport issues in global development agendas.
Jerome Simpson - European Mobility Week 2015 - How and Why to Get InvolvedAct TravelWise
The document provides information about European Mobility Week, which encourages shifting from private car use to more sustainable transportation. It discusses the campaign's core elements of multi-modality and intermodality. The 2015 slogan "Choose. Change. Combine" is explained as choosing active and public transportation. Examples of past campaign actions and permanent measures taken by participating cities are also summarized. The document encourages participation and registering activities for Mobility Week.
National policy on enviornment by amit tiwari pdf versionamitiittmgwl
The National Environment Policy of India is the outcome of extensive consultations with experts, government bodies, and the public. The key objectives of the policy are conservation of critical environmental resources, ensuring intra-generational and inter-generational equity, integrating environmental concerns with economic and social development, improving environmental resource use efficiency, enhancing environmental governance, and increasing resources for environmental conservation. The policy aims to protect ecological systems, natural and cultural heritage, ensure equitable access to resources, promote sustainable use of resources across generations, and apply principles of good governance to managing environmental resources.
Transport Planning for the Future—Susan Claris | 24 Nov 2020 Linda Gessner
1. Most journeys are short, under 5 miles, but people drive more than necessary due to issues like a lack of walking and cycling infrastructure. Electric vehicles have seen slower adoption than predicted.
2. The document advocates putting walking and cycling first through measures like safer streets and neighborhoods with less traffic that allow exercise to be built into daily routines, improving health, air quality, and the local economy.
3. It also addresses "transport gluttony" or the excessive use of vehicles that negatively impacts others, and encourages supporting more inclusive active transportation for all groups.
The document discusses sustainable transportation and provides examples of its implementation. It begins by describing the evolution of urban form from Walking Cities to Transit Cities and finally Automobile Cities. It then summarizes 10 myths about the inevitability of automobile dependence. Next, it outlines key principles of sustainable transportation as defined by various commissions and studies. Finally, it provides case studies of the Cross City Tunnel project in Sydney and the restoration of Cheonggyecheon Stream in Seoul.
In this edition the focus is Sustainable Urban Mobility. Our region has several good examples of how we can reduce the use of fossil fuels within sustainable urban mobility systems and create liveable cities. The Bulletin both provides examples of technical solutions and innovative campaigns from the UBC member-cities as well as displaying several externally co-funded mobility projects that covers a series of cities around the Baltic Sea Region.
In the editorial Mr Siim Kallas, EU Commissioner on transport and vice president for the EU Commission, stresses the importance of acknowledging also the economic benefits of developing sustainable urban mobility systems. He further on emphasise the necessity to stimulate markets that foster sustainable mobility supplies and the unpredictable future of fossil fuel as the dominant source for our vehicle fleets.
This document summarizes the progress made by major multilateral development banks (MDBs) in sustainable transport since their 2012 commitment at the Rio+20 Earth Summit. It outlines their $175 billion commitment over 10 years to focus transport investments and policies on sustainability. The MDBs have established a working group and framework to coordinate and monitor sustainable transport activities. Their first progress report found investments are on target and shifting towards more sustainable modes like urban transport and rail. Most projects were assessed as moderately sustainable or higher using a new rating system. Next steps include deeper mainstreaming of sustainability and further collaboration on transport issues in global development agendas.
Sustainable Transportation in MelbourneESD UNU-IAS
Sustainable Transportation in Melbourne
Presented by Mr. Joseph Strzempka, Mr. Esteban Velez Vega, and Ms. Hao Yin
2018 ProSPER.Net Leadership Programme
12-16 November, 2018
Transition towns aim to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and create more sustainable communities. They involve reclaiming and revitalizing public spaces to encourage community and put pedestrians first. The document discusses definitions of transition towns and provides examples like the first city garden created in Lithuania in 2013, which brought people together and led to additional community initiatives in the area. It also discusses placemaking, urban planning experiments, and grassroots tactics used by "partisan transition towns" to promote sustainability through street art and guerilla actions.
This document provides information about sustainable transportation presented in an oral presentation. It begins by outlining how transportation is a major contributor to energy demand and emissions globally. It then defines sustainable transportation as transportation that limits social, environmental and climate impacts through its energy sources, technologies, and infrastructure. Key aspects of sustainable transportation discussed include climate resilience, low carbon growth, and access and mobility. Pillars of sustainable transportation are identified as environmental, social and economic. Strategies presented include new vehicle and fuel technologies, improved road operations, and demand management techniques. Barriers to sustainable transportation and future opportunities are also outlined. The presentation concludes with a case study of the sustainability efforts of shipping company Maersk Group to reduce emissions, enable trade,
This document discusses sustainable transport and the costs and benefits of different modes of transportation. It notes that sustainable transport requires energy sources that can be supplied indefinitely and evaluates sustainability based on the vehicles, energy sources, and infrastructure used. It states that transport accounts for 20-25% of energy consumption and carbon emissions globally. The social costs of transport include road accidents, pollution, physical inactivity, and traffic congestion. While public transport provides benefits like convenience and reducing emissions, it also has negatives like rising costs and delays. Research shows that expanding cycling infrastructure can increase ridership and benefits both drivers and cyclists by reducing traffic.
This document discusses the definitions of smart, green, and sustainable cities and the confusion that exists around these terms. It provides definitions of smart cities from Oxford Dictionary, Wikipedia, the European Commission, and the International Telecommunications Union that emphasize using technology to improve services, reduce costs and resource use, and engage citizens. Sustainable cities focus on reducing environmental impact. The document notes that while people want better daily life and environment, the terms are sometimes used interchangeably. Major opportunities to redefine "smart" include aligning with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, implementing the Paris Climate Agreement, and defining a new urban development agenda through Habitat III. In conclusion, the document argues that a smart city should achieve all SDG
Istanbul iett workshop 1 foundations_14_june2015VTPI
This document summarizes a presentation on foundations of public transport planning. It discusses key concepts like mobility versus accessibility, the benefits of public transit compared to roads and parking, and strategies to encourage more sustainable transportation like improving walking, cycling and transit options. The presentation argues for more comprehensive planning that considers all impacts and favors affordable and efficient modes like walking, cycling and public transit to optimize transportation system efficiency and equity.
This document discusses challenges and potential solutions for more sustainable rural and suburban mobility. It highlights that while air pollution is a serious issue, many do not see it as a problem and view personal vehicles as providing freedom and autonomy. To make mobility more sustainable, the document suggests promoting more fuel-efficient vehicles, electric vehicles, ridesharing, and multimodal transportation alternatives. It also examines BlaBlaCar as a case study for supplementing railway networks but notes its limitations for daily mobility. The document advocates testing dozens of new business models through an open innovation platform to disrupt mobility and explore innovative solutions.
The document discusses sustainable energy and transportation practices. It covers 6 key points:
1. Current energy sources like fossil fuels have unaccounted environmental and economic costs, and alternatives need government support through policies and subsidies.
2. Cities and organizations can reduce emissions through commitment, planning, and long-term climate action.
3. Transitioning to 85% renewable electricity and phasing out coal is needed to limit global warming to 1.5°C.
4. Pursuing efficiency, electrification, and renewable strategies together through approaches like "carbon wedges" can significantly reduce emissions.
5. Making transportation more sustainable involves new technologies, charging full costs, and better accessibility over increased mobility.
The document discusses humanity's increasing ecological footprint and the concept of "ecological creditors" and "ecological debtors". It notes that humanity's footprint has exceeded what the Earth can regenerate since the 1960s and presents data showing the annual deficit accumulating into a global ecological debt. It advocates that countries, cities, and communities need to urgently reduce their footprints through transformational changes to achieve environmental sustainability.
2009 Green Clerks Presentation Short Versionhullingerc
The document outlines a municipality's efforts to promote sustainable development and green initiatives. It discusses establishing a commission on sustainable development and green technology. It then lists programs and projects to make buildings more efficient, encourage renewable energy, reuse and recycle materials, support transit and walkability, incorporate green infrastructure, and redevelop with sustainability in mind. Specific ongoing projects are also mentioned.
Summary - Lecture 3: Urban Transportation Systems “The Limit to Urban Growth ...ESD UNU-IAS
Prof. Hayashi presented on sustainable urban development and transportation systems for megacities. He discussed the limits to growth due to finite resources and the need to transition from a one-way to circular economy. He also emphasized the importance of low carbon transport and integrated transport systems to reduce traffic congestion and CO2 emissions. Prof. Hayashi proposed the Avoid-Shift-Improve framework to guide strategic actions toward more sustainable mobility. He also examined measuring personal quality of life to evaluate inclusiveness in sustainable development goals. Finally, Prof. Hayashi concluded that achieving sustainability, higher quality of life, and a circular green economy system are key to creating cities aligned with sustainable development goals.
The document discusses the challenges and solutions for mobility in the future as connected and automated vehicles become more prevalent. It notes that society can expect improved road safety from reductions in accidents of 70% with self-driving vehicles, cheaper car insurance as premiums plummet, and freed up space with a potential 60% reduction in parking needs as connectivity and automation advance.
The document discusses appropriate technology as presented by Bikash Subedi at the WRC in Pokhara, Nepal on August 13, 2017. It defines appropriate technology as tools and techniques that allow communities to decide their future and address local needs using locally available materials. Appropriate technologies are meant to address problems like extreme poverty, starvation, unemployment, and urban migration. Examples of appropriate technology used in rural Nepal include rainwater harvesting, wind and micro hydro power, biogas, animal dung as fuel, and bicycles for transportation.
The Sierra Green Transportation Campaign aims to expand transportation choices and reduce reliance on cars through increased biking, walking, transit, and reduced vehicle miles traveled. They are working to influence the anti-rail, pro-highway Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) to allocate more funding to sustainable transportation alternatives. The campaign organizes advocacy events, works with local groups and Metropolitan Planning Organizations, and promotes policies like complete streets to achieve their goal of more sustainable transportation options in Ohio.
This document discusses several local sustainability initiatives and programs including Local Agenda 21, sustainable development indicators, sustainable lifestyles, climate change mitigation and adaptation, best practices in resilience, local renewables and energy efficiency, model cities projects, local government climate roadmaps, the Cities Climate Center, water governance and efficiency, local action for biodiversity, sustainable procurement, and sustainability management instruments. It also mentions partnerships, guidance materials, and capacity building efforts around these topics.
For the Final of the European Student Parliament in Copenhagen in June 2014, I created a preparation kit. My working group of around 10 young students from all over Europe was asked to develop new ideas for future mobility in cities.
In my overview I touched several topics, such as understanding cities, relevance of mobility, current challenges and perspectives for the future.
More information on my blog: hoffmannmartin.eu/youth-science-finals-of-the-european-student-parliaments/
This document summarizes a workshop on integrating public transit and land use planning. It discusses how more compact, mixed, and walkable development with destinations close together makes transit more efficient and useful. Transit-oriented development (TOD) refers to communities designed this way that encourage less driving. Many transit agencies now support TOD. The document poses discussion questions about Istanbul's strategic planning, policies supporting smart growth and TOD, and how the city's transit agency works with local governments. It lists publications on TOD, transit ridership around new stations, and financing transit through value capture.
Suwon driving training | Good Vibe Driving | Suwon City | Lowest price event.pdfVograce
Public transportation accessibility is essential for fostering inclusivity, mobility 수원운전연수, and sustainability in urban environments like Suwon. In this article, we explore the importance of enhancing public transportation accessibility and highlight strategies to improve mobility for all residents and visitors.
Sustainable Transportation in MelbourneESD UNU-IAS
Sustainable Transportation in Melbourne
Presented by Mr. Joseph Strzempka, Mr. Esteban Velez Vega, and Ms. Hao Yin
2018 ProSPER.Net Leadership Programme
12-16 November, 2018
Transition towns aim to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and create more sustainable communities. They involve reclaiming and revitalizing public spaces to encourage community and put pedestrians first. The document discusses definitions of transition towns and provides examples like the first city garden created in Lithuania in 2013, which brought people together and led to additional community initiatives in the area. It also discusses placemaking, urban planning experiments, and grassroots tactics used by "partisan transition towns" to promote sustainability through street art and guerilla actions.
This document provides information about sustainable transportation presented in an oral presentation. It begins by outlining how transportation is a major contributor to energy demand and emissions globally. It then defines sustainable transportation as transportation that limits social, environmental and climate impacts through its energy sources, technologies, and infrastructure. Key aspects of sustainable transportation discussed include climate resilience, low carbon growth, and access and mobility. Pillars of sustainable transportation are identified as environmental, social and economic. Strategies presented include new vehicle and fuel technologies, improved road operations, and demand management techniques. Barriers to sustainable transportation and future opportunities are also outlined. The presentation concludes with a case study of the sustainability efforts of shipping company Maersk Group to reduce emissions, enable trade,
This document discusses sustainable transport and the costs and benefits of different modes of transportation. It notes that sustainable transport requires energy sources that can be supplied indefinitely and evaluates sustainability based on the vehicles, energy sources, and infrastructure used. It states that transport accounts for 20-25% of energy consumption and carbon emissions globally. The social costs of transport include road accidents, pollution, physical inactivity, and traffic congestion. While public transport provides benefits like convenience and reducing emissions, it also has negatives like rising costs and delays. Research shows that expanding cycling infrastructure can increase ridership and benefits both drivers and cyclists by reducing traffic.
This document discusses the definitions of smart, green, and sustainable cities and the confusion that exists around these terms. It provides definitions of smart cities from Oxford Dictionary, Wikipedia, the European Commission, and the International Telecommunications Union that emphasize using technology to improve services, reduce costs and resource use, and engage citizens. Sustainable cities focus on reducing environmental impact. The document notes that while people want better daily life and environment, the terms are sometimes used interchangeably. Major opportunities to redefine "smart" include aligning with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, implementing the Paris Climate Agreement, and defining a new urban development agenda through Habitat III. In conclusion, the document argues that a smart city should achieve all SDG
Istanbul iett workshop 1 foundations_14_june2015VTPI
This document summarizes a presentation on foundations of public transport planning. It discusses key concepts like mobility versus accessibility, the benefits of public transit compared to roads and parking, and strategies to encourage more sustainable transportation like improving walking, cycling and transit options. The presentation argues for more comprehensive planning that considers all impacts and favors affordable and efficient modes like walking, cycling and public transit to optimize transportation system efficiency and equity.
This document discusses challenges and potential solutions for more sustainable rural and suburban mobility. It highlights that while air pollution is a serious issue, many do not see it as a problem and view personal vehicles as providing freedom and autonomy. To make mobility more sustainable, the document suggests promoting more fuel-efficient vehicles, electric vehicles, ridesharing, and multimodal transportation alternatives. It also examines BlaBlaCar as a case study for supplementing railway networks but notes its limitations for daily mobility. The document advocates testing dozens of new business models through an open innovation platform to disrupt mobility and explore innovative solutions.
The document discusses sustainable energy and transportation practices. It covers 6 key points:
1. Current energy sources like fossil fuels have unaccounted environmental and economic costs, and alternatives need government support through policies and subsidies.
2. Cities and organizations can reduce emissions through commitment, planning, and long-term climate action.
3. Transitioning to 85% renewable electricity and phasing out coal is needed to limit global warming to 1.5°C.
4. Pursuing efficiency, electrification, and renewable strategies together through approaches like "carbon wedges" can significantly reduce emissions.
5. Making transportation more sustainable involves new technologies, charging full costs, and better accessibility over increased mobility.
The document discusses humanity's increasing ecological footprint and the concept of "ecological creditors" and "ecological debtors". It notes that humanity's footprint has exceeded what the Earth can regenerate since the 1960s and presents data showing the annual deficit accumulating into a global ecological debt. It advocates that countries, cities, and communities need to urgently reduce their footprints through transformational changes to achieve environmental sustainability.
2009 Green Clerks Presentation Short Versionhullingerc
The document outlines a municipality's efforts to promote sustainable development and green initiatives. It discusses establishing a commission on sustainable development and green technology. It then lists programs and projects to make buildings more efficient, encourage renewable energy, reuse and recycle materials, support transit and walkability, incorporate green infrastructure, and redevelop with sustainability in mind. Specific ongoing projects are also mentioned.
Summary - Lecture 3: Urban Transportation Systems “The Limit to Urban Growth ...ESD UNU-IAS
Prof. Hayashi presented on sustainable urban development and transportation systems for megacities. He discussed the limits to growth due to finite resources and the need to transition from a one-way to circular economy. He also emphasized the importance of low carbon transport and integrated transport systems to reduce traffic congestion and CO2 emissions. Prof. Hayashi proposed the Avoid-Shift-Improve framework to guide strategic actions toward more sustainable mobility. He also examined measuring personal quality of life to evaluate inclusiveness in sustainable development goals. Finally, Prof. Hayashi concluded that achieving sustainability, higher quality of life, and a circular green economy system are key to creating cities aligned with sustainable development goals.
The document discusses the challenges and solutions for mobility in the future as connected and automated vehicles become more prevalent. It notes that society can expect improved road safety from reductions in accidents of 70% with self-driving vehicles, cheaper car insurance as premiums plummet, and freed up space with a potential 60% reduction in parking needs as connectivity and automation advance.
The document discusses appropriate technology as presented by Bikash Subedi at the WRC in Pokhara, Nepal on August 13, 2017. It defines appropriate technology as tools and techniques that allow communities to decide their future and address local needs using locally available materials. Appropriate technologies are meant to address problems like extreme poverty, starvation, unemployment, and urban migration. Examples of appropriate technology used in rural Nepal include rainwater harvesting, wind and micro hydro power, biogas, animal dung as fuel, and bicycles for transportation.
The Sierra Green Transportation Campaign aims to expand transportation choices and reduce reliance on cars through increased biking, walking, transit, and reduced vehicle miles traveled. They are working to influence the anti-rail, pro-highway Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) to allocate more funding to sustainable transportation alternatives. The campaign organizes advocacy events, works with local groups and Metropolitan Planning Organizations, and promotes policies like complete streets to achieve their goal of more sustainable transportation options in Ohio.
This document discusses several local sustainability initiatives and programs including Local Agenda 21, sustainable development indicators, sustainable lifestyles, climate change mitigation and adaptation, best practices in resilience, local renewables and energy efficiency, model cities projects, local government climate roadmaps, the Cities Climate Center, water governance and efficiency, local action for biodiversity, sustainable procurement, and sustainability management instruments. It also mentions partnerships, guidance materials, and capacity building efforts around these topics.
For the Final of the European Student Parliament in Copenhagen in June 2014, I created a preparation kit. My working group of around 10 young students from all over Europe was asked to develop new ideas for future mobility in cities.
In my overview I touched several topics, such as understanding cities, relevance of mobility, current challenges and perspectives for the future.
More information on my blog: hoffmannmartin.eu/youth-science-finals-of-the-european-student-parliaments/
This document summarizes a workshop on integrating public transit and land use planning. It discusses how more compact, mixed, and walkable development with destinations close together makes transit more efficient and useful. Transit-oriented development (TOD) refers to communities designed this way that encourage less driving. Many transit agencies now support TOD. The document poses discussion questions about Istanbul's strategic planning, policies supporting smart growth and TOD, and how the city's transit agency works with local governments. It lists publications on TOD, transit ridership around new stations, and financing transit through value capture.
Suwon driving training | Good Vibe Driving | Suwon City | Lowest price event.pdfVograce
Public transportation accessibility is essential for fostering inclusivity, mobility 수원운전연수, and sustainability in urban environments like Suwon. In this article, we explore the importance of enhancing public transportation accessibility and highlight strategies to improve mobility for all residents and visitors.
The document summarizes experiences from cities that have developed Sustainable Urban Transport Plans (SUTPs) through the BUSTRIP project. It discusses how Bremen, Tartu, and Pärnu have incorporated the SUTP concept in different ways based on their local contexts and needs. Bremen focused on upgrading existing plans and policies to align with SUTP objectives. Tartu emphasized stakeholder involvement in its SUTP process. Pärnu adapted the SUTP concept to the needs of a smaller resort city. Overall the document highlights the value of the SUTP approach but also that each city must tailor it to their own situation.
An overview of urban transport and mobility needs in urban Africa. Presented by Roger Gorham at Transforming Transportation 2015.
Transforming Transportation 2015: Smart Cities for Shared Prosperity is the annual conference co-organized by the World Resources Institute and the World Bank.
Esta presentación de WUF7 es sobre necesidad de crear más acceso a de transporte digno y mejores condiciones de vida para personas a población.Muestra la situación actual en muchos aspectos difíciles de manejar, que se pueden solucionar con pequeños esfuerzos.
This WUF7 presentation is about the necessity to create a better access to a better transport and life conditions for the poor. Showing the acual situation for difficult in some aspects which are difficult to manage.
Lugar: Medellín
Evento: Wuf7
Fecha: Abril de 2014
The document discusses challenges and opportunities for innovating digital services to promote sustainable transportation. It proposes an "eco-system" approach involving multiple stakeholders - travelers, transportation providers, government, and developers. Key elements of this eco-system include: (1) making various transportation and usage data openly available, (2) steering innovation towards environmental and social goals, and (3) establishing feedback channels to improve services and infrastructure based on usage data. The goal is an interactive system that empowers travelers while encouraging more sustainable transportation choices.
1) The document discusses challenges in innovating digital services to promote sustainable everyday travel, including lack of data access, managing innovation towards environmental goals, and ensuring solutions are utilized and have impact.
2) It proposes an "ecosystem" approach involving transport system, travelers, data/service providers, government authorities, and feedback channels to enable innovation towards goals of eco-efficiency, eco-effectiveness and eco-equity.
3) Key elements of the ecosystem include a "developer zone" as a coordinating body, and both digital and physical "sensor networks" to provide feedback on impacts and drive further improvement.
A presentation by Mr Neil Frost (CEO: iSAHA International), at the Transport Forum SIG: "Sustainable Transport" on 6 August 2015 hosted by University of Johannesburg's Institute of Transport and Logistics Studies (Africa), or ITLS (Africa). The theme of the presentation was: "Sustainable Integrated Transport".
MANGAUNG 2014 ANNUAL DISABILITY TRANSPORT SUMMIT REPORT 3Abednego Lehloka
The Mangaung 2014 Annual Disability Transport Summit was held on October 31st, 2014 to discuss improving transportation accessibility for people with disabilities. Over 180 people attended, including people with disabilities, families, advocates, academics, and government officials. The summit focused on implementing the Disability Rights Charter of South Africa and highlighted challenges with accessibility on public transportation systems. Presentations were given on the Free State Accessible Transport plan, universal design, and the Integrated Public Transport Network project in Mangaung. Breakout groups also discussed topics of accessible transportation, economic participation, and employment of people with disabilities. The summit aimed to strengthen commitments to disability rights and inclusion in transportation.
This document discusses the transport system in Bangladesh and options for more sustainable development. It provides an overview of Bangladesh's current transport system, which includes roads, railways, inland waterways, seaports, shipping and aviation. It outlines several growing issues with the overall transportation system such as a lack of integration between modes, over-reliance on roads, and weak institutions. Finally, it proposes 10 steps towards developing a more sustainable and people-centered transport system, such as prioritizing accessibility, social equity, and ecological sustainability.
This document discusses the transport system in Bangladesh and options for more sustainable development. It provides an overview of Bangladesh's current transport system, which includes roads, railways, inland waterways, seaports, shipping and aviation. It outlines several growing issues with the overall transportation system such as a lack of integration between modes, over-reliance on roads, and weak institutions. Finally, it proposes 10 steps towards developing a more sustainable and people-centered transport system, such as prioritizing accessibility, social equity, and ecological sustainability.
The SUNSET project aimed to develop and evaluate innovative social network services on smartphones to encourage more sustainable urban transport. The project created an app called tripzoom that used incentives and social features to reward and motivate sustainable travel choices. Tripzoom and various incentive schemes were tested in Living Labs in three European cities with hundreds of users. The evaluation found tripzoom could achieve some individual behavior changes but broader uptake was limited. However, SUNSET innovations contribute to emerging markets for mobility monitoring services and apps promoting sustainable travel.
The goal of transport policy is to make effective decisions concerning the allocation of transport resources, including the management and regulation of existing transportation activities. Thus, transport policy can be concomitantly a public and private endeavor.
This document discusses healthy aging and functional ability. It describes the WHO Global Network for Age-friendly Cities and Communities, which aims to inspire cities to become more age-friendly by connecting them, supporting innovative solutions, and facilitating information exchange. The network seeks to strengthen relationships, review membership criteria, and upgrade its platform to catalyze innovations, guidance, and opportunities for cities to learn from each other's experiences. Creating age-friendly environments is a priority, and the network supports multisectoral collaboration at the local level.
The Australia Bus Industry Confederation held its 2015 conference in Singapore with the goal of exchanging information between countries and speakers. The theme was "Moving People - Connecting Neighbourhoods". Speakers from Asia Pacific discussed making bus businesses successful and the role of public transit in sustainable transportation. Singapore's Land Transport Authority discussed priorities for public transit over private vehicles due to limited land and the goal of doubling rail networks by 2030. The conference covered topics like achieving 20-minute cities with transit within 20 minutes of homes, bus priority, and Singapore's transition to a new contracting model for bus operators.
Advanced Brainstorm Carrefour (ABC): The Science of the City
Naples, March 2016
Presentation by Luigi Fusco Girard
Background: the challenges
This Meeting
Some expected conclusions
NutShell – GCNI Tri-annual Newsletter April 2015 – July 2015GlobalCompact
The document discusses the Global Compact Network India (GCNI) being ranked among the top ten high performing Local Networks in the world. It summarizes recent activities of GCNI, including supporting the development of the UN's new Sustainable Development Goals and publishing a report on sustainable urban mobility in India. GCNI launched a report on sustainable transportation in Gurgaon and recognized Rapid Metro Gurgaon for its sustainable practices. The UN Global Compact celebrated its 15th anniversary in June 2015, bringing together business and civil society to show how the private sector can advance sustainable development goals.
Manifesto entregue para a Secretária-Executiva da Convenção-Quadro das Nações Unidas sobre Mudanças Climáticas (UNFCCC), Patrícia Espinosa, em Bonn, Alemanha, pela ativista Aline Cavalcante.
Patrícia Espinosa, é a pessoa responsável por cobrar os países por seus compromissos, garantir que os processos andem mais rápido e elaborar as regras de aplicação do Acordo de Paris (https://nacoesunidas.org/acordodeparis).
Connected and Sustainable Mobility WhitepaperShane Mitchell
Urban mobility problems are rapidly turning into an urban mobility crisis.
ICT offers enormous capabilities, but most are vastly underutilized in urban transportation.
Public- and private-sector organizations must partner in adopting a vision for the sustainable city of the future where transportation continues to play a key role in enabling mobility—yet is dramatically transformed by innovative ICT.
Similar to Sustainable Mobility Project - SBA (@sustbusinessaus) & @NRMA (20)
Evolving Lifecycles with High Resolution Site Characterization (HRSC) and 3-D...Joshua Orris
The incorporation of a 3DCSM and completion of HRSC provided a tool for enhanced, data-driven, decisions to support a change in remediation closure strategies. Currently, an approved pilot study has been obtained to shut-down the remediation systems (ISCO, P&T) and conduct a hydraulic study under non-pumping conditions. A separate micro-biological bench scale treatability study was competed that yielded positive results for an emerging innovative technology. As a result, a field pilot study has commenced with results expected in nine-twelve months. With the results of the hydraulic study, field pilot studies and an updated risk assessment leading site monitoring optimization cost lifecycle savings upwards of $15MM towards an alternatively evolved best available technology remediation closure strategy.
Earth Day How has technology changed our life?
Thinkers/Inquiry • How has our ability to think and inquire helped to advance technology?
Vocabulary • Nature Deficit Disorder~ A condition that some people maintain is a spreading affliction especially affecting youth but also their adult counterparts, characterized by an excessive lack of familiarity with the outdoors and the natural world. • Precautionary Principle~ The approach whereby any possible risk associated with the introduction of a new technology is largely avoided, until a full understanding of its impact on health, environment and other areas is available.
What is technology? • Brainstorm a list of technology that you use everyday that your parents or grandparents did not have. • Compare your list with a partner.
Download the Latest OSHA 10 Answers PDF : oyetrade.comNarendra Jayas
Latest OSHA 10 Test Question and Answers PDF for Construction and General Industry Exam.
Download the full set of 390 MCQ type question and answers - https://www.oyetrade.com/OSHA-10-Answers-2021.php
To Help OSHA 10 trainees to pass their pre-test and post-test we have prepared set of 390 question and answers called OSHA 10 Answers in downloadable PDF format. The OSHA 10 Answers question bank is prepared by our in-house highly experienced safety professionals and trainers. The OSHA 10 Answers document consists of 390 MCQ type question and answers updated for year 2024 exams.
Optimizing Post Remediation Groundwater Performance with Enhanced Microbiolog...Joshua Orris
Results of geophysics and pneumatic injection pilot tests during 2003 – 2007 yielded significant positive results for injection delivery design and contaminant mass treatment, resulting in permanent shut-down of an existing groundwater Pump & Treat system.
Accessible source areas were subsequently removed (2011) by soil excavation and treated with the placement of Emulsified Vegetable Oil EVO and zero-valent iron ZVI to accelerate treatment of impacted groundwater in overburden and weathered fractured bedrock. Post pilot test and post remediation groundwater monitoring has included analyses of CVOCs, organic fatty acids, dissolved gases and QuantArray® -Chlor to quantify key microorganisms (e.g., Dehalococcoides, Dehalobacter, etc.) and functional genes (e.g., vinyl chloride reductase, methane monooxygenase, etc.) to assess potential for reductive dechlorination and aerobic cometabolism of CVOCs.
In 2022, the first commercial application of MetaArray™ was performed at the site. MetaArray™ utilizes statistical analysis, such as principal component analysis and multivariate analysis to provide evidence that reductive dechlorination is active or even that it is slowing. This creates actionable data allowing users to save money by making important site management decisions earlier.
The results of the MetaArray™ analysis’ support vector machine (SVM) identified groundwater monitoring wells with a 80% confidence that were characterized as either Limited for Reductive Decholorination or had a High Reductive Reduction Dechlorination potential. The results of MetaArray™ will be used to further optimize the site’s post remediation monitoring program for monitored natural attenuation.
Monitor indicators of genetic diversity from space using Earth Observation dataSpatial Genetics
Genetic diversity within and among populations is essential for species persistence. While targets and indicators for genetic diversity are captured in the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, assessing genetic diversity across many species at national and regional scales remains challenging. Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) need accessible tools for reliable and efficient monitoring at relevant scales. Here, we describe how Earth Observation satellites (EO) make essential contributions to enable, accelerate, and improve genetic diversity monitoring and preservation. Specifically, we introduce a workflow integrating EO into existing genetic diversity monitoring strategies and present a set of examples where EO data is or can be integrated to improve assessment, monitoring, and conservation. We describe how available EO data can be integrated in innovative ways to support calculation of the genetic diversity indicators of the GBF monitoring framework and to inform management and monitoring decisions, especially in areas with limited research infrastructure or access. We also describe novel, integrative approaches to improve the indicators that can be implemented with the coming generation of EO data, and new capabilities that will provide unprecedented detail to characterize the changes to Earth’s surface and their implications for biodiversity, on a global scale.
Kinetic studies on malachite green dye adsorption from aqueous solutions by A...Open Access Research Paper
Water polluted by dyestuffs compounds is a global threat to health and the environment; accordingly, we prepared a green novel sorbent chemical and Physical system from an algae, chitosan and chitosan nanoparticle and impregnated with algae with chitosan nanocomposite for the sorption of Malachite green dye from water. The algae with chitosan nanocomposite by a simple method and used as a recyclable and effective adsorbent for the removal of malachite green dye from aqueous solutions. Algae, chitosan, chitosan nanoparticle and algae with chitosan nanocomposite were characterized using different physicochemical methods. The functional groups and chemical compounds found in algae, chitosan, chitosan algae, chitosan nanoparticle, and chitosan nanoparticle with algae were identified using FTIR, SEM, and TGADTA/DTG techniques. The optimal adsorption conditions, different dosages, pH and Temperature the amount of algae with chitosan nanocomposite were determined. At optimized conditions and the batch equilibrium studies more than 99% of the dye was removed. The adsorption process data matched well kinetics showed that the reaction order for dye varied with pseudo-first order and pseudo-second order. Furthermore, the maximum adsorption capacity of the algae with chitosan nanocomposite toward malachite green dye reached as high as 15.5mg/g, respectively. Finally, multiple times reusing of algae with chitosan nanocomposite and removing dye from a real wastewater has made it a promising and attractive option for further practical applications.