Transport

Clean Transport

A billion more people will live in Asia's already congested cities in the next 25 years, exacerbating problems of pollution and congestion. This projected urban growth will further strain the services and environment of Asian cities unless major improvements in city governance and management, and massive programs of infrastructure investments are implemented.

Efficient and sustainable urban transport systems are the backbone of green and pro-poor economic growth. Investment is needed to establish efficient urban transport systems and thus constrain air pollution growth in the region's burgeoning towns and cities. In this regard, ADB will take the lead in developing a comprehensive framework for clean energy investments related to the transport sector.