Curitiba Flashcards
1
Q
what do people do to reduce car use and congestion?
A
-bus transport is quicker and cheaper
-coloured buses help feed people onto express routes
-above ground transport is cheaper
-fairs are paid in advance to boost speed
2
Q
how do people in Curitiba effectively recycle?
A
-different sections and trucks
-rubbish goes to a plant self-built of recycled resources
-exchange system — squatter settlements give their waste in exchange for money and food
3
Q
what are ways people in Curitiba create green spaces?
A
-turned river banks into parks to reduce flooding — excess water moves to the lakes
-in result of this, skyscrapers could have extra floors and areas could have more green spaces
