Opportunities for a Cleaner Air through Sustainable Transporte

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1 Opportunities for a Cleaner Air through Sustainable Transporte Sergio Sanchez Executive Director Clean Air Initiative Center El Paso, Texas November 15, 2005

2 The Clean Air Initiative in Latin American Cities Mission Improve air quality and reduce greenhouse gas emissions Partnerships involving governments, private sector, NGOs, universities foundations, international development agencies and individuals.

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4 GEF Regional Sustainable Transport Project

5 General Objective Reduce GHG emissions and improve local air quality Focus: Rationalization and energy efficiency and sound land use management. Strategic interventions Technical assistance and training (studies, workshops, experts, etc.) Pilot investments

6 Specific Objectives Contribute to a long-term modal change. Foster sound land use planing. Induce air quality improvement Promote a sustainable transport approach at a regional level. Facilitate experience sharing and tools improvement.

7 Funds USD100 million (9-10 years). Three phases. First phase: USD40 million. Expected leverage: at least USD300 million by local governments and private sector.

8 Windows of opportunity Public Transport Improvement Coordinated land-use and transport planning Transporte No Motorizado Travel Demand Management Gestion del Transporte de Carga

9 Public Transport Improvement Pilot corridors (physical design, modal integration). Operational issues (tariffs, management); Improvement of bus operation. Communication and promocion of public transport. Fostering modernization of the fleet through operational contracts and regulations.

10 Coordinated land-use and transport planning Infraestructure and landscape for transport corridors Densification of transport corridors; Urban recycling and construction to expand transportation systems. Recovery of urban centers to promote accesibility. Platform for public and community participation.

11 Non Motorized Transport Campaigns, events and awareness raising to foster use of bycicle; Implement cycling routes and pedestrian facilities and landscape improvement in specific areas; Creation of safe secure access for non motorized transport to transport corridors. Development of guidelines for cycling and pedestrian facilities.

12 Travel Demand Management Traffic calm Traffic cells Parking policy Intelligent Traffic Systems Rationalization of Travel Behaviour Congestion Pricing

13 Cargo Transport Management Studies on cargo movement and operations Cargo Transport Management Plans. Design and implementation of incentive for fleet renewal. Assessment of cargo alternatives. Implementation of pilot schemes.

14 Selection Process CAI-LAC Consejo asesor asesor Ciudades CAI- CAI- Center Center World World Bank Bank Eleccion propuestas Focalizacion Preparacion Compromiso Propuesta Informacion de de la la ciudad ciudad Compromiso Seleccion Final Final

15 Minimal requirements High political willingness and commitment. Sound proposals Others

16 Proyecto Regional GEF

17 Sergio Sanchez Tel. 1(202)