December 2022 - You are accessing an archived version of our website. This website is no longer maintained or updated. The Sustainable Development Knowledge Platform has been migrated here: https://sdgs.un.org/

Public transport in the 21st century: moving passengers and freight in a sustainable manner
Saturday, 26 November 2016
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Hall 2

Parallel thematic discussions

Biographies
Safe, accessible, convenient and green transport systems will be crucial to achieving sustainable development. The improvement and expansion of sustainable public transport systems, including bus rapid transit, metro, light rail systems and ferries, should be at the forefront. Short and long-range mobility solutions that harness the potential of information and communication technology, and incorporate active mobility as well as the new options stemming from the “share economy” will allow for passengers to fulfill their need for movement and for goods to be transported in a more sustainable way while minimizing the role of private vehicles and reducing energy consumption and climate impact.
Biographies
Mr. Bambang Susantono
Vice President, Knowledge Management and Sustainable Development, Asian Development Bank
Mr. Bambang Susantono

Vice President, Knowledge Management and Sustainable Development, Asian Development Bank

Mr. Irakli Lekvinadze
Vice Mayor, Tblisi, Georgia
Mr. Irakli Lekvinadze

Vice Mayor, Tblisi, Georgia

Mr. Leonardo Castro
Secretary, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
Mr. Leonardo Castro

Secretary, Belo Horizonte, Brazil

Mr. Paul Apthorp
Vice-Chairman and Founding Director, Greater Meakong Subregion, Freight Transport Association
Mr. Paul Apthorp

Vice-Chairman and Founding Director, Greater Meakong Subregion, Freight Transport Association

Mr. Philip Turner
International Association of Public Transport (UITP)
Mr. Philip Turner

International Association of Public Transport (UITP)

United Nations