The Alliance welcomes the Decade of Action for Sustainable Transport and its Implementation Plan for the Decade of Action for Sustainable Transport (the Plan) as a critical framework to advance equitable, safe, and sustainable mobility for all. We commend the Plan for recognizing the challenges of urban design and for prioritizing safe public transport and safe conditions for pedestrians and cyclists as key enablers of connectivity whose shortcomings continue to compromise accessibility, health, and safety in cities worldwide.
Every year, road crashes claim more than 1.19 million lives and 20-50 million more are injured. Low- and middle-income countries are bearing the greatest burden. The consequences are most severe for pedestrians, cyclists, and public transport users — those least responsible for unsafe conditions but most exposed to risks. Addressing these preventable deaths and injuries is central to achieving sustainable transport and the broader Sustainable Development…
