“Mobility should be cleaner, safer and more inclusive for all.” – Planning official

“Sustainable transport is not only about reducing emissions, it is about improving daily life. It means cities where people can move freely, breathe cleaner air, and rely on systems that work for all ages and abilities.” City Planning, Development and Sustainability Office (CPDSO) head Arch. Donna Tabangin said transport shapes our cities and future and that around the world, communities are rethinking mobility to make it cleaner, safer, and more inclusive for everyone.

“From redesigning streets to support active mobility, to expanding reliable public transport, to scaling up clean technologies, countries and cities are showing that a better model is possible like the Avoid–Shift–Improve framework,” she said.

The framework shows people how to avoid unnecessary trips: Compact planning and better digital access reduce long, polluting journeys; shift to sustainable modes: Walking, cycling, and public transport cut emissions while improving health and safety; improve transport technology: Cleaner engines, electric fleets, and smart systems make every trip more efficient.

Tabangin said that on World Sustainable Transport Day, Nov. 26, “we celebrate the progress made and call for renewed commitment to building mobility systems that protect the planet, strengthen communities, and leave no one behind.”

The annual event recognizes the essential role of safe, affordable, accessible and sustainable transport systems in advancing economic growth, promoting social welfare and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. – Gaby B. Keith