Transportation
Cars, trucks, buses, and trains represent nearly 12 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions. With increased urbanization and development, this sector represents one of the fastest growing sources of emissions, as more people become dependent on motorized transport.
Developing Urban Transportation Systems
CCI works with partner cities to develop cost-effective public and non-motorized transit systems which reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase the quality of urban life. Our global partnership with the Institute for Transportation and Development Policy (ITDP) focuses on the implementation and improvement of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) systems and bicycle networks. We are delivering a number of projects that pave the way for replication around the world. Projects in cities including Johannesburg, Bogota, Sao Paulo, and Mexico City address route optimization, operational planning and, for BRT, fuel options.
Advancing Carbon-Neutral Transportation Technologies
CCI also helps cities adopt proven and emerging technologies to reduce carbon in their transportation sector. We take a holistic view, looking at vehicles and propulsion systems, fuel options, and fuel distribution and dispensing infrastructure. We provide technology expertise, mobilize markets, and facilitate financing. Our Hybrid Bus Test Program aims to create a market for hybrid bus technology in Latin America.
CCI has brought together 15 of the world’s largest cities to help to make them become more electric vehicle-friendly, in collaboration with four leading vehicle manufacturers. The cities of Bogotá, Buenos Aires, Chicago, Copenhagen, Delhi, Hong Kong, Houston, London, Los Angeles, Madrid, Mexico City, Toronto, São Paulo, Seoul, and Sydney have come together to form the ‘C40 Electric Vehicle Network’ and collectively will address four areas of municipal action that are critical to the successful introduction of electric vehicles.
With support from CCI, cities in the C40 Electric Vehicle Network cities will:
- Facilitate the planning and deployment of vehicle charging infrastructure and related electricity supply systems in collaboration with local utilities.
- Work with relevant stakeholders to streamline permitting processes associated with charging equipment to encourage the safe and expeditious installation on customer premises and elsewhere.
- Coordinate monetary and non-monetary incentives available to the general public and organizations purchasing electric vehicles, and contribute to the package appropriately.
- Develop and publish a plan to mobilize demand for electric vehicles in city fleets for the period of 2010 to– 2013 and rally private fleets to the same end.
