BAKU, Azerbaijan, January 16. A recent study by
global consulting firm Boston Consulting Group (BCG) has revealed
significant differences in urban mobility levels, even among cities
of similar size, Trend reports.
The findings highlight that cities heavily reliant on private
cars are falling behind in mobility and transport access.
According to BCG, in cities with populations over 3 million,
where car dependence is highest, carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions for
a 10-minute trip are more than double those in metropolitan areas
with well-developed public transport systems.
"Residents in these cities also spend roughly 40 hours more
annually commuting. The analysis showed a strong correlation
between lower car dependence and better mobility outcomes," the
company reports.
The report warns that developing urban areas are facing
declining transport accessibility and looming capacity shortages.
Without additional investments, access to public transport in these
cities could drop by 15 percentage points by 2040. At the same
time, with growing populations, rail transport capacity per
resident could decline by up to 25–30%.
BCG also noted that traditional mid-sized cities lag in active
mobility, with 43% lower bicycle use, 36% shorter cycling lanes,
and 55% fewer shared transport options like car-sharing per 1,000
residents compared to innovative urban centers.
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