The Singapore Mass Rapid Transit system (MRT). By williamcho.

The world, and Asia in particular, is heading in the wrong direction

CONNECTKaro participants convened in Mumbai, India, to discuss ways in which sustainable transport and urban development can help build a brighter future for India’s cities. Photo by EMBARQ.

A new study led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins International Injury Research Unit at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health outlines steps to address the implementation gap in low- and middle-income countries.

A new study led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins International Injury Research Unit at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health outlines steps to address the implementation gap in low- and middle-income countries.

Motorization in Asia is still only in its beginning stages, yet its rapid growth is placing an enormous strain on resources. Photo by Asian Development Bank.

A study by Columbia University found that even the least expensive white roof coating can reduce peak rooftop temperatures in summer by an average of 43°F. Photo by 350.org.

One study reports that a 25 percent modal shift from cars to motorcycles can eliminate congestion entirely. Photo by Jean-Etienne Minh-Duy Poirrier.

People living in areas designated as higher crime neighborhoods are 17 percent more likely to take public transit instead of driving private vehicles. Photo by M.V. Jantzen.

Crime’s Influence on Travel Modes