CUE in Curitiba Flashcards
1
Q
What is it the capital state of?
A
Parana.
2
Q
Population?
A
1.8 million.
3
Q
Role model for?
A
Planning and sustainability.
4
Q
What was developed in the 1940s?
A
A plan was developed to allow controlled expansion.
5
Q
When was the “Curitiba Master Plan” adopted?
A
1968.
6
Q
What did the “CMP” sought to do? 4
A
- control urban sprawl
- reduce traffic
- develop public transport
- preserve the historic sector
7
Q
What was Curitiba the first Brazilian city to do?
A
Have dedicated bus lines.
8
Q
What elements did the BRT system have? 4
A
- direct line buses which operate from a key pick up point
- speedy buses which operate on five main routes into the city with linked stops
- inter-dissect buses which join districts without crossing the city centre
- feeder mini-buses which pick people up from residential areas
9
Q
What is COHAB?
A
A public housing organisation in Curitiba.
10
Q
What does COHAB believe?
A
Residents should have “homes not shelters”.
