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Xi’an, once the starting point of China’s fabled Silk Road, is the largest trading center in western China and a vital inland air, highway and railway hub. Like many of China’s growing cities, Xi’an is undergoing large-scale growth both in population and number of motorized vehicles.

Working hand in hand with the local authorities in Xi’an, EMBARQ identified and measured a set of sustainable transport indicators—namely, accurate emissions and traffic data—relevant to Xi’an’s urban growth strategy so that the city could have an informed plan for accommodating growth.

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The Xi'an bell tower marks the geographical center of the ancient city. Photo by MK Media Productions.

Xi’an, once the starting point of China’s fabled Silk Road, is the largest trading center in western China and a vital inland air, highway, and railway hub. Like many of China’s growing cities, Xi’an is undergoing large-scale growth both in population and number of motorized vehicles. Working hand in hand with the local authorities in Xi’an, EMBARQ identified and measured a set of sustainable transport indicators—namely, accurate emissions and traffic data—relevant to Xi’an’s urban growth strategy so that the city could have an informed plan for accommodating growth.