this is in partnership with the industry ’ s best and brightest , right across the value chain . That ’ s why we collaborate with established designers and next-generation talent to spark innovation and open up design freedom in crucial applications like EV charging stations . However , although the autonomous vehicle is set to offer relief for many problems plaguing individuals in cities , it ’ s not enough to manage the huge number of commuters in the future . A driverless car , after all , is still a car , carrying , at best , a few people .
Toward Sustainable Mobility ( World Bank )
Meeting the Sustainable Development Goals and the climate targets agreed on by most countries in 2015 will require bold and ambitious action across all sectors of the economy , particularly transportation .
Long-term mobility patterns and future levels of greenhouse gas emissions are determined by today ’ s transport investment choices . It is estimated that the transport sector contributes about 23 % of energy-related CO 2 emissions .
With one billion cars already on the road — and another billion to be added by 2050 — it is crucial to support the transition toward sustainable mobility by designing efficient public transport systems and policies to avoid unsustainable lock-ins .
Urban air pollution , for example , largely from transport , leads to the death of an estimated 800,000 people each year . Road accidents claim 1.3 million lives every year and injure some 50 million people worldwide — 90 % of them in developing countries . The lack of road safety costs countries between 1-5 % of their GDP .
Developing countries , which still face a large transport infrastructure gap , have the opportunity to leapfrog car-dependent transport and adopt multi-modal strategies that reduce pollution , energy consumption and congestion , and increase road safety while achieving economic growth and improving people ’ s well-being .
If transformed , the transport sector can hold the key to reducing the emissions trajectory .
How the World Bank is helping The World Bank is helping countries enhance the sustainability of their transport systems . Concretely , this means making mobility more accessible , more efficient , safer , and more climate-friendly . This is done through assistance on policy design and implementation , as well as project interventions tailored to specific country needs .
Universal Access : The United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 9 calls for equitable access for all to infrastructure . By investing in public transport projects , such as bus rapid transit , metro and railways , and in the construction of rural roads , we help to increase access to transport , especially for the bottom 40 % of the population .
Efficiency : Improvements in transport efficiency unlock capital for new investment and directly support sustainable development . 70 % of fuel energy , for instance , is lost in engine and driveline inefficiencies . Therefore , efficient mobility solutions minimise the use of energy and address passenger and freight transport needs with market-oriented services .
Safety : The multi-donor Global Road Safety Facility ( GRSF ) works with clients to mainstream road safety into transport projects . GRSF provides technical assistance and advisory services to help countries make their roads safer , through a holistic approach .
Climate responsive : We help mitigate the climate impact of transport projects through better land-use planning , logistics , and ICTs , and by shifting to lower-carbon transportation such as rail and waterways . We help design mobility solutions that are resilient to climate impacts and provide greater access , efficiency and safety , all in a climate-friendly way .
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