Safe and sustainable transport allows for the efficient movement of goods and people, which is crucial for economic activity. Improved transport infrastructure can reduce production and distribution costs, increase trade and investment, and enhance connectivity - enabling businesses to access new ...
The World Bank supports countries in building safe, sustainable, and inclusive transport systems—connecting people to jobs, markets, and opportunities.
According to a World Bank report, Decarbonizing Urban Transport for Development, the path to low-carbon urban transport looks fundamentally different in developed and developing countries.
Infrastructure and Transport To promote a better understanding of the impacts of the transport sector on productivity and growth, this theme combines analysis of policy relevant questions innovative methods and data collection. Transport infrastructure and services play a key role in economic development.
The World Bank Group works to close gender gaps in transport—advancing safety, access, and equal opportunities for women and girls worldwide.
The Transport Sector in India India’s transport network is one of the most extensive in the world. The share of the transport sector in overall infrastructure investments has increased from 2 percent of GDP during 1995-99 to an average of 2.6 percent of GDP between 2007 and 2011. At the same time, accessibility and connectivity are limited.
Better transport connects people to jobs. From mass transit to economic corridors, World Bank Group investments cut commute times and unlock opportunity worldwide.
India’s transport network is one of the largest and densest in the world. Its roads rank third in terms of length, next only to China and the United States.
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