BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 5. A digital transport
map related to the WUF13 event has been developed in Azerbaijan,
Head of the Transport Department of the WUF13 Azerbaijan Operating
Company, Vugar Aslanov, said at a briefing on the presentation of
the transport management plan for WUF13, Trend reports.
He noted that this map provides participants with the entire
transportation plan in real time. It includes information on
official hotels, transportation exchange centers, routes, and their
schedules.
According to Aslanov, the VAP portal and the 'green lane' system
have also been implemented in connection with the event.
"The VAP system regulates the entry and parking of vehicles into
the area. Only vehicles with permits are allowed into the area, and
the system works in coordination with government agencies.
The principles of inclusive and sustainable transport have also
been taken into account. Accessibility for people with physical
disabilities has been ensured both in transport interchange
centers, on city buses, and within the Baku Olympic Stadium, and
suitable transport solutions have been developed for them," the
official added.
The 13th session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) will be held
in Baku from May 17–22, 2026, under the theme “Housing the World:
Safe and Resilient Cities and Communities.” Organized by
UN-Habitat, WUF13 serves as the premier global forum on sustainable
urbanization, aiming to address the worldwide housing crisis and
enhance urban resilience.
