Global Framework for Equitable and Sustainable Public Transport Systems: A Systemic Approach to Urban Development
Original framing: “ITDP Shares Global Framework to Strengthen and Expand Good Public Transport Systems” — startpage news
The history of urban development is marked by the displacement and marginalization of indigenous and low-income communities, as well as the imposition of Western-centric transportation systems. By acknowledging these historical patterns and parallels, cities can create more equitable and sustainable transportation systems that prioritize the needs of marginalized communities.
The ITDP's global framework for public transport systems highlights the need for a systemic approach to urban development, emphasizing the importance of equity, sustainability, and livability.
By centering community voices and perspectives, prioritizing people-centered design and policy solutions, and incorporating scientific evidence and methodology, cities can create transportation systems that are more efficient, equitable, and environmentally friendly. This requires a fundamental shift in how cities plan and invest in transportation infrastructure, prioritizing the needs and values of marginalized communities and incorporating community-led initiatives and participatory planning processes. By acknowledging the historical and ongoing impacts of colonialism and imperialism on urban development, cities can create transportation systems that are more responsive to the needs of their communities and more sustainable for the future.