UITP has compiled a database of 100 of the world's cities, known as the "Millennium Cities Database for Sustainable Transport", in collaboration with Dr Jeff Kenworthy and Felix Laube of Murdoch University, Australia. The collected data looks at population, the economy and urban structure, the number of road vehicles, taxis, the road network, parking, public transport networks (offer, usage and cost), individual mobility and choice of transport mode, transport system efficiency and environmental impact (duration and cost of transport, energy comsumption, accidents, pollution, ect.). In total, over 200 indicators have been collected for each of the 100 cities for the year 1995.

This has allowed UITP to draw up a set of arguments in favour of sustainable mobility and public transport. This information will allow mobility providers to evaluate the performances of cities and public transport networks and construct an argument adapted to their own particular situation. The environment and social benefits of sustainable transport have always been recognised but not considered to be key components of a dynamic urban economy. However today they have a growing influence and they need to become mainstream to ensure future growth.

Organizing Authorities, planners and operators as well as the industry, consultants, universities and research centres will find this database an indispensable tool.

Indicators per city, statistical analyses and recommendations have been compiled onto CD-ROM available form UITP.

A Powerpoint presentation version of the Millennium Cities Database can be sent to you by e-mail. Please contact Doriano Angotzi at publications@uitp.com (tel. +32 2 663 66 46)
to receive a copy of the document as well as information on price and delivery conditions