Xinjiang Urban Transport and Environmental Improvement Project

It is important for urban transport projects to factor in adequate measures to address sustainability issues which can positively affect the project outcomes on the ground in the long term. Attaining sustainability is important in rapidly growing urban areas where rising population levels, increased motorization and economic activity combine to produce conditions that can adversely impact sustainability and erode the benefits of urbanization and quality of life. Measures such as promoting use of public transport, walking, and nonmotorized movements, and addressing deteriorating urban air quality in the project design can be considered.