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Urban Mobility: Cities on the Move

Understanding transportation challenges in cities and the path to sustainable urban mobility

The 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

Peak commute hours • Congestion: 85%
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Private Cars

45% of trips

Emissions:High
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Buses

15% of trips

Emissions:Medium
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Trains/Metro

10% of trips

Emissions:Low
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Bicycles

5% of trips

Emissions:Zero
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Walking

25% of trips

Emissions:Zero

Traffic Congestion Impact

Current Congestion Level85%
Time Lost
68 hours/week
Extra Fuel
43L/week
CO₂ Increase
213kg/week