Transportation

When sustainability and profit join together, society embraces greener initiatives

Velib – a new Paris love affair
France


On 2007, Paris launched Vélib, a 24/7 cycle hire scheme that is changing the face of transport in Paris

 


Bicing – changing transport modes in Barcelona
Spain


Barcelona’s Bicing cycle scheme reduced CO2 emissions in the city by 960 tonnes during its first six months of operations

 


Bogotá’s CicloRuta is one of the most comprehensive cycling systems in the world
Colombia


The system has reduced car dependence and as has fundamentally changed behavior in the city – today (2007) 4% of the population use their bikes, an increased from 2% in 2000

 


A 12.9 km Bus Rapid Transport system built in just 9 months at a cost of $2million/km
Indonesia


On 2004, the TransJakarta busway began revenue operations along a 12.9 km corridor through the city centre

 


A world-leading low emissions transport system with zero-emission vehicles
USA


San Francisco is an established leader in low emission transport and one of the largest clean air municipal fuel fleets in the country

 


Seoul car-free days have reduced CO2 emissions by 10% annually
Korea


Every year, two million cars stay off the road – decreasing traffic volume by 3.7%

 


Construction of Cycle Routes
Brazil

Cool alternative to reduce traffic jams and lower pollution emissions, the cycle routes are spreading all over Sao Paulo

 


Public Transport Expansion
Brazil


City and State invested more than 8 billion Dollars in new subway and railway lines. Plus, hybrid busses to reduce emission and traffic jam

 


Vehicle Inspection
Brazil


Vehicle pollution under inspection: since 2008, Sao Paulo is certificating 6 million cars yearly for noise levels and emissions.