Urban Transport Flashcards
What have they done in Freiburg to encourage people to use public transport?
Public tram network
What have they done in Freiburg to encourage the use of cycles?
400km cycle paths and 9000 parking spaces for biking
Have the new transport systems been successful in Freiburg?
Yes, 25,000 more tram journeys
How many fewer car journeys are there in Freiburg?
Nearly 300,000 fewer journeys
In Singapore how have they encouraged people to not use cars?
Money given to those who only use cars at weekends
In Singapore what have they done to make driving a car more expensive?
High vehicle registration coats
High petrol prices
In Singapore how have they improved public transport?
Overhead railway and an efficient bus network
Has the new public transport been a success in Singapore?
2/3 of all daily journeys now on public transport
Has the traffic reduced as a result of these measures in Singapore?
40% reduction in the city centre
How have they reduced car use in Beijing?
Car banned one day a week
Non residents cannot bring a car into the city
How have they improved public transport in Beijing?
New metro lines and a rapid bus system
What have they done to discourage drivers and improve air quality?
Congestion charge and pollution tax
Have the methods to rescue car use worked in Beijing?
20% drop in car use
What has been the impact on car parks?
12% drop in the use of car parks
