BAKU, Azerbaijan, April 13. An international
report on "Vision-led transport planning: A guide for policy
makers" of the International Transport Forum (ITF) noted
Azerbaijan's transport reforms as a positive experience, the
statement of the Ministry of Digital Development and Transport
says, Trend
reports.
The report emphasized that Modern transport planning should not
be limited to infrastructure projects alone, but should be based on
a long-term strategic vision. Within the framework of this
approach, countries are recommended to strengthen institutional
coordination, improve financial mechanisms, and apply data-based
decision-making to make transport systems more sustainable,
accessible, and effective.
The report's "Planning tools" section specifically mentions the
Transport Coordination Council, established in 2023 by the relevant
decree of the President of Azerbaijan. The report noted that the
council ensures coordinated activities between various state
agencies.
At the same time, in the "Practical examples of resource
mobilization and coordination" section, another initiative of
Azerbaijan - the "Public Transport" Targeted Budget Fund - is
presented as a successful financing model. This fund, established
in 2025, aims to ensure the sustainability, quality, and safety of
public transport services.
The above-mentioned approaches demonstrate that Azerbaijan's
consistent policy towards improving management in the transport
sector, strengthening financial sustainability, and applying the
principles of systematic planning is recognized at the
international level. This success also once again confirms the
importance of the steps the country has taken towards building a
more sustainable, integrated, and future-oriented transportation
system.
