3.2.3.8 Strategies for developing more sustainable cities (Curitiba) Flashcards
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Bus system positives
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- central, 2 directional bus lanes
- one fare for all buses
- buses coloured by function
- 4000 passengers
- arrives every 60s
2
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Bus system negatives
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- people do not feel safe on the bus due to the high crime rates
- as cars became more popular it has become more redundant
3
Q
Environmental sustainability
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- 28 parks and wooded areas
- Barigui Park absorbs floods
4
Q
Waste collection
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Pays for waste collected with fruit and veg