Urban Mobility: Cities on the Move
Understanding transportation challenges in cities and the path to sustainable urban mobility
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Section 1 of 5The Urban Mobility Crisis
Urban mobility is at a crossroads. As cities grow and populations concentrate, transportation systems face unprecedented challenges. Private car dependency, traffic congestion, air pollution, and greenhouse gas emissions are creating unsustainable urban environments that threaten both human health and climate stability.
Yet, cities also represent our greatest opportunity for transformation. By rethinking how we move people and goods through urban spaces, we can create more livable, equitable, and sustainable cities that serve both current and future generations.
Why Urban Mobility Matters for Climate
Transportation accounts for 14% of global greenhouse gas emissions, with urban transport being a major contributor. Cities consume 75% of the world's energy and produce 80% of CO₂ emissions. Transforming urban mobility is essential for achieving climate goals.
Interactive Urban Transport Analysis
Time of Day Impact
Private Cars
45% of trips
Buses
15% of trips
Trains/Metro
10% of trips
Bicycles
5% of trips
Walking
25% of trips