Joint Letter - Public transport during and after COVID-19
UITP, CEEP, CER, UITP and Eurocities join forces to underline the health and safety of using all modes of public transportation during and after COVID-19 and call for strategic action that supports this public good for a resilient and green future for cities.
There is enough evidence to demonstrate that, when measures recommended by the health authorities are implemented, the risk of infection with COVID-19 in public transport is very low.
Public transport is fundamental to achieving sustainable urban mobility, building resilient cities, combating climate change, and boosting local economies leaving no one and no place behind.
We therefore urge the Commission to recognise and strengthen public transport as the backbone of sustainable mobility and to foster modal shift in its upcoming Smart and Sustainable Mobility Strategy.
Contact
UITP
Annika DEGEN
Deputy Director - Senior Policy Expert Digitalisation - Seconded by VDV[email protected]UITP
Related Resources
news COP29: public transport at the centre as countries update their climate strategies
news Linking public transport and the Sustainable Development Goals – what is our progress?
publication Adapting public transport to climate change: the key for resilient cities
publication Public transport national determined contributions template
project CLEVER
news Public transport as biodiversity catalyst – lessons from Dublin
news A rare chance for global action: UITP President speaks at United Nations General Assembly
publication Knowledge Brief: Low Emission Zones - Key takeaways from the early adopters
exclusive resources