Sustainable Cities Case Study - Curitiba Flashcards
Where is Curitiba?
Brazil
How many people live there?
1.8 million
What were the aims of the city planners?
To improve the environment, reduce pollution and waste and improve quality of life for the residents.
What is the city’s yearly budget?
$600 million
How many people per day use the bus system?
1.4 million
Why are the bus systems ‘express’?
They have special pre-pay boarding stations that reduce boarding times, and bus-only lanes on the roads that speed up journeys
How are poorer residents benefited by the bus system?
The same cheap fare is paid for all journeys, and the poorer people tend to live on the outskirts of the city
How many km of bike paths are there around the city?
200km
How much lower is car use in Curitiba compared to the rest of Brazil?
25% lower
