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The Transport sector at the World Bank works to develop a global vision, clear actions and goals for Sustainable Mobility

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Through years of training, Melek Öztaş became the first female welder at Bozankaya—a manufacturer of electric #trams & #buses—showcasing how climate-smart initiatives can transform lives and create jobs in Türkiye. wrld.bg/6FFp50QSBZi #transport

Through years of training, Melek Öztaş became the first female welder at Bozankaya—a manufacturer of electric #trams  & #buses—showcasing how climate-smart initiatives can transform lives and create jobs in Türkiye. wrld.bg/6FFp50QSBZi #transport
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Limited #transport access is a major barrier for women seeking jobs. Join us to explore real-world solutions and success stories from #India, #Ecuador, & #Senegal during the She Drives Change toolkit launch! June 26; 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM ET | Sign up: wrld.bg/FvS750W4bSI

Limited #transport access is a major barrier for women seeking jobs.  Join us to explore real-world solutions and success stories from #India, #Ecuador, & #Senegal during the She Drives Change toolkit launch! 

June 26; 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM ET |  Sign up: wrld.bg/FvS750W4bSI
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#Kazakhstan holds a strategic position between China, Europe, & the Middle East, but has been underutilized as a transit bridge because of poor connectivity. We supported 2 modern road corridors, w/ a combined length of almost 2,000 kms. Read abt it: wrld.bg/t2cR50VLqaO

#Kazakhstan holds a strategic position between China, Europe, & the Middle East, but has been underutilized as a transit bridge because of poor connectivity. We supported 2 modern road corridors, w/ a combined length of almost 2,000 kms. 

Read abt it: wrld.bg/t2cR50VLqaO
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Women bus drivers and conductors are blazing a trail in #Pakistan, serving as role models and also helping improve access to jobs for other women by ensuring safe transport options. Read more: wrld.bg/Pcvu50VcReI

Women bus drivers and conductors are blazing a trail in #Pakistan, serving as role models and also helping improve access to jobs for other women by ensuring safe transport options.

Read more: wrld.bg/Pcvu50VcReI
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#Paraguay: Asunción is one of the few capital cities in #LatinAmerica w/o a rapid transit system. It's thinking about options, including electric bus corridors. We're introducing innovative data-driven techniques to enhance public transport planning. wrld.bg/t5aJ50VxiX8

#Paraguay: Asunción is one of the few capital cities in #LatinAmerica w/o a rapid transit system. It's thinking about options, including electric bus corridors. We're introducing innovative data-driven techniques to enhance public transport planning.

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Urban #transport is vital for connecting people to jobs, #education, #healthcare, & other essential services. The World Bank has supported projects that have reduced congestion, improved accessibility to #jobs & reduced #greenhousegas emissions. wrld.bg/2zyj50R1lF9

Urban #transport is vital for connecting people to jobs, #education, #healthcare, &amp; other essential services. The <a href="/WorldBank/">World Bank</a> has supported projects that have reduced congestion, improved accessibility to #jobs &amp; reduced #greenhousegas emissions. 

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The @WorldBan's #Djibouti Integrated Slum Upgrading Project is transforming lives in Balbala & beyond! 270K+ jobs have been created through the construction of houses, #roads & social facilities. Learn more: wrld.bg/C8Ba50VFA7N

The @WorldBan's #Djibouti Integrated Slum Upgrading Project is transforming lives in Balbala &amp; beyond! 270K+ jobs have been created through the construction of houses, #roads &amp; social facilities.

Learn more: wrld.bg/C8Ba50VFA7N
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An effective Motor Vehicle Information Management System collects + manages #data on registered vehicles, ensuring compliance w/ safety & environmental regulations. This system is crucial for better insurance markets & overall enforcement. BLOG: wrld.bg/c0yO50VlxAr

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In #Nepal, road connectivity is a critical challenge posed by its diverse geo-climatic systems and terrains. Watch this video to learn our support in the maintenance, #roadsafety upgrades and construction of bridges along the Strategic Road Network: wrld.bg/4WLM50VxgIU

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#Kazakhstan: A World Bank project has supported the modernization of both the Western Europe–Western China and the Center–South transit corridors. The development of these routes is accelerating sustainable, equitable economic growth. Find out how: wrld.bg/qc7950VLrbO

#Kazakhstan: A <a href="/WorldBank/">World Bank</a> project has supported the modernization of both the Western Europe–Western China and the Center–South transit corridors. The development of these routes is accelerating sustainable, equitable economic growth.

Find out how: wrld.bg/qc7950VLrbO
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The figures are staggering. Pedestrians and cyclists in many countries face significant risk, making up more than half of the 1.19 million people who lose their lives on the world’s #roads annually. 🚶🏾‍♀️🚶🏼‍♀️🚴🏿‍♀️ wrld.bg/bj9y50ToggJ #roadsafety #transport

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Limited #transport access is a major barrier for women seeking jobs. Join us to explore real-world solutions and success stories from #India, #Ecuador, & #Senegal during the She Drives Change toolkit launch! June 26; 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM ET | Sign up: wrld.bg/FvS750W4bSI

Limited #transport access is a major barrier for women seeking jobs.  Join us to explore real-world solutions and success stories from #India, #Ecuador, &amp; #Senegal during the She Drives Change toolkit launch! 

June 26; 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM ET |  Sign up: wrld.bg/FvS750W4bSI
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The @worldbank is supporting #urbantransport projects to reduce congestion, improve safety, and lower emissions in cities worldwide. Discover how we're making a difference: wrld.bg/NZtG50TyZLU #SustainableCities #ClimateAction

The @worldbank is supporting #urbantransport projects to reduce congestion, improve safety, and lower emissions in cities worldwide. Discover how we're making a difference: wrld.bg/NZtG50TyZLU #SustainableCities #ClimateAction
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BLOG: 79% of Vancouverites can walk to a grocery store in less than 15 minutes. They drop their kids off at school on an electric bike & own just one car. This got me thinking about what life might be like if all the essentials were just a bike ride away. wrld.bg/GWjX50V6ayj

BLOG: 79% of Vancouverites can walk to a grocery store in less than 15 minutes. They drop their kids off at school on an electric bike &amp; own just one car. This got me thinking about what life might be like if all the essentials were just a bike ride away.

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Women bus drivers and conductors are blazing a trail in #Pakistan, serving as role models and also helping improve access to jobs for other women by ensuring safe transport options. Read more: wrld.bg/Fmub50VcQUC

Women bus drivers and conductors are blazing a trail in #Pakistan, serving as role models and also helping improve access to jobs for other women by ensuring safe transport options.

Read more: wrld.bg/Fmub50VcQUC
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Without access to buildings, #transportation, communication, and information, persons with #disabilities will remain unable to fully benefit from development and their inclusion incomplete. Check out the World Bank's note on #accessibility ⬇️ wrld.bg/wpxL50SZyVI

Without access to buildings, #transportation, communication, and information, persons with #disabilities will remain unable to fully benefit from development and their inclusion incomplete. 

Check out the <a href="/WorldBank/">World Bank</a>'s note on #accessibility ⬇️
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Smarter cities = cleaner air. #PowerMoreWithLess, the new World Bank + #ESMAP report, shows how compact urban design & public transport can slash energy use & emissions & boost energy efficiency. It's time to rethink how we move.

Smarter cities = cleaner air.

#PowerMoreWithLess, the new <a href="/WorldBank/">World Bank</a> + #ESMAP report, shows how compact urban design &amp; public transport can slash energy use &amp; emissions &amp; boost energy efficiency.

It's time to rethink how we move.
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Discover how improving women’s mobility + participation in the #transport sector opens doors to #jobs. Join us for the launch of She Drives Change: A Toolkit for Redefining Opportunities for Women in Transport. June 26; 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM ET | Sign up: wrld.bg/SnKQ50W4e0y

Discover how improving women’s mobility + participation in the #transport sector opens doors to #jobs. Join us for the launch of She Drives Change: A Toolkit for Redefining Opportunities for Women in Transport.

June 26; 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM ET | Sign up: wrld.bg/SnKQ50W4e0y
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Limited #transport access is a major barrier for women seeking jobs. Join us to explore real-world solutions and success stories from #India, #Ecuador, & #Senegal during the She Drives Change toolkit launch! June 26; 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM ET | Sign up: wrld.bg/h3mV50WbTci

Limited #transport access is a major barrier for women seeking jobs. 

Join us to explore real-world solutions and success stories from #India, #Ecuador, &amp; #Senegal during the She Drives Change toolkit launch! 

June 26; 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM ET |  Sign up: wrld.bg/h3mV50WbTci
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🚇📈 High-tech, fast, and reliable—São Paulo's Line 4 consistently receives high satisfaction ratings. Learn why this line is a favorite among #commuters and how it’s setting new standards in #publictransport. wrld.bg/tfsG50VOtZs