Rising vehicle ownership trends have led to significant increases in negative externalities
associated with transportation such as pollution and congestion. While empirical studies …

License-plate-based driving restrictions have a mixed track record of reducing pollution and
congestion. This paper analyzes a large household travel survey, household interviews, and …

Motorcycles bring environmental harm. Many cities with high motorcycle ownership rates
have been establishing or expanding mass transit. Whether these investments can lure …

Private vehicle ownership has been growing in double digits over the last decade. This
paper examines the factors determining vehicle ownership for urban and rural households …

In the quest for sustainable travel, short distances appear the most amenable to curbing the
use of the automobile. Existing studies about short trips evaluate the potential of shifting from …

An effective instrument of urban planning to alleviate congestion is to create a job-housing
balance, which depends on the co-localisation of housing and labour. This study is based …

Expanding urban populations are inducing development at the edges of Indian cities, given
the constraints on land use intensification within municipal boundaries. Existing peripheral …

Cities in developing countries are undergoing a vigorous urbanization process marked by
deep social and economic inequalities, which are reflected in transportation. This study …

The metro is one of the more representative urban transportation systems of Mexico City,
and it transports approximately 4.5 million commuters every day. Large crowds promote the …

The Pathways for Prosperity Commission on Technology and Inclusive Development is
proud to work with a talented and diverse group of commissioners who are global leaders …