Healthy and sustainable transport
(WorldNews Mexico)

Arequipa, Peru A high-level view of the city of Arequipa, Peru Leo Prieto/Flickr The city of Arequipa, Peru has been reorganizing its transport system to include a new 23-kilometre Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) corridor running through the city centre. This includes modernized fleet and feeder lines, and bicycle and walking infrastructure. The project`s goals include: reducing greenhouse gas emissions from transport sources, enlivening public spaces and creating a vibrant transit system, alleviating the cost of travel and increasing economic competitiveness. Another stated goal of the initiative is reducing traffic-generated air pollution, traffic injuries and...