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news is that it is possible to implement low-carbon transport policies . We see good examples across the world . Mexico City drastically reduced its pollution with tighter fuel regulations and a Metro bus system ; today , over 20 million of its residents ’ 32 million trips a day are on public transport .
Guangzhou ’ s greenway bus rapid-transport system , and some 5,000 bike-share bikes , are expected to cut 86,000 tons of CO 2 per year over their first 10 years .
Although crucial in meeting the Millennium Development Goals , transport was somewhat forgotten or ignored when the MDGs were designed . This time , however , the sector should be more explicitly recognised as a critical component of any sustainable and inclusive development strategy going forward , particularly as the international community tries to define a new set of sustainable development goals or SDGs in a post-2015 development agenda .
BROADWAY – Britannica
Broadway is New York City ’ s thoroughfare that traverses the length of Manhattan , near the middle of which are clustered theatres that have long made it the foremost showcase of commercial stage entertainment in the United States . The term Broadway is virtually synonymous with American theatrical activity .
Broadway gained its name as the axis of an important theatre district in the mid-19 th century , attracting impresarios with its central location and fashionable reputation . The number , size , and magnificence of the Broadway theatres grew with New York City ’ s prosperity and power , and in the 1890s , the brilliantly lighted street became known as “ the Great White Way .”
Impelled by growing wealth and cultural aspirations , and unrivalled by other forms of popular entertainment , the theatres on Broadway increased in number from about 20 in 1900 to an all-time high of 80 in 1925 . The record season of 1927 – 1928 saw 280 new productions open there .
Broadway ’ s fortunes subsequently shifted with those of the nation , and by 1980 only 40 of its theatres remained ( few of which were located on Broadway itself ; rather , they were east or west of Broadway , generally between 41 st and 53 rd streets ). However , since the 1980s , major new stages have drawn theatregoers to Times Square , nearby venues on 42 nd Street , and elsewhere along the boulevard . Times Square itself was transformed in the 1990s from a seedy urban core to a brightly lit hub of tourism and high-powered corporate consumerism .
Three Enablers to scale-up Sustainable Transport – World Bank
There are three enablers to help cities realise their full potential , benefit their economies and improve the quality of life for their citizens : 1 ) Regional and local Governments ; 2 ) Transport finance ; and 3 ) Data and technology .
The strength of regional and local Governments builds the political will and technical capacity to implement integrated transport and urban development solutions . Effective and transparent governance and leadership – which can be developed and strengthened through training and knowledge-sharing – are prerequisites to sustainable urban growth and inclusive development .
Finance is another crucial ingredient to the successful implementation of sustainable development projects . Leveraging private finance , climate finance and national investments is key to scaling-up sustainable transport solutions in cities around the globe . In a first attempt to quantify global public and private investment in transport across all modes , the World Resources Institute ( WRI ) estimated annual transport investments to total between USD1.4 trillion and USD2.1 trillion .
The third enabler is data and technology . Transport-specific technologies , such as smart card fare integration and real-time arrival information available via mobile phones , are already improving network performance and quality of service for commuters . Technology widely spread in developed countries can help improve efficiency at a low cost . For example , GPS positioning helps boost the efficiency of auto-rickshaw fleets in India with 50 + vehicles , delivering better service to customers . Software and data management can also help understand travel patterns and needs and manage the operation of transport systems , among other
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