UITP's social stories · Storify
Public transport is called upon to change, both from the inside and in relation to the external trends affecting its socio-economic environment. It must perform better, be more efficient, respond to changing expectations, and be more customer- and business- oriented. It must also contribute to job creation and growth, make cities more competitive, attract investors, reduce congestion, and lead the way in urban mobility integration.
- Sustainability: environmental protection (clean fuels/vehicles, energy efficiency), social equity, economic development, liveability, security;
- Mobility: development of mass transit supply and enlarged scope of public transport including shared transport modes such as car-sharing, car-pooling, bike-sharing, taxis and shared taxis, the pedestrian environment, and their integration in and with the city;
- Innovation: innovative urban policies, new technologies, smart cities, organisational approaches, which make the city more accessible, public transport more efficient and easy to use;
- Lifestyle: quality of life in the city, health, values and brands, accessibility, customer-oriented, creative, cultural and design-oriented transport and mobility modes, walkability;
- Economy: Contribution to jobs and growth, cities’ competitiveness, institutional framework, governance and regulation, funding architecture, fare policy, business culture, partnership with industry and private sector, technical harmonisation and standardisation.
