[sustran] SLoCaT Newsletter January 2014

[SLoCaT Partnership]

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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UPDATES FROM SLoCaT PARTNERSHIP

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SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

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CLIMATE CHANGE

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NEWS FROM SLoCaT MEMBERS

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RECENT PUBLICATIONS ON SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT

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UPDATES FROM SLoCaT PARTNERSHIP

Annual Meeting:  SLoCaT Members Agree to Strengthen the Impact of the SLoCaT Partnership

SLoCaT members at the  2014 Annual Meeting  [http://www.slocat.net/event/1123]agreed unanimously that the time has come to formalize the status of the organization. It was agreed that this could be best achieved by incorporating the Secretariat of the SLoCaT Partnership as an independent legal entity.  This will be hopefully accomplished by the middle of 2014.  Click  here [http://www.slocat.net/sites/default/files/u10/slocat_future_-_january_2014.pdf] to read more about the new proposed structure of SLoCaT.

SLoCaT members also approved the  2014 SLoCaT Work Program [http://www.slocat.net/sites/default/files/updated_slocat_work_program_-_2013-2014_january_2014.pdf].  In the coming year SLoCaT will continue to work towards three main goals:

Contribution of sustainable, low carbon transport is acknowledged in the post 2015 global development agenda and associated goals and targets  Sustainable, low carbon transport is recognized as being a necessary part of climate change action and UNFCCC processes encourage efforts from Parties on sustainable, low carbon transport  Developing countries and cities take action on realizing sustainable, low carbon transport

TRANSPORT DELIVERS Campaign

Much of the activities of SLoCaT in 2014 will be implemented as part of a global campaign to promote sustainable transport. The  TRANSPORT DELIVERS campaign  [http://www.slocat.net/transport-delivers-campaign]will be the largest collective effort to date by the sustainable transport community to explain the need AND opportunities for sustainable transport. Through the campaign, which will run until the end of 2015, SLoCaT and its members intend to influence the manner in which global decisions on sustainable development and climate change will be taken.  Through the campaign SLoCaT also wants to increase the momentum for sustainable transport by taking measures that will make it easier to scale up the implementation of sustainable transport. Four specific results are being pursued as part of the TRANSPORT DELIVERS campaign:

Establish a Project PreparatoryFacility of $100 million, that can be used to develop high quality sustainable transport programs and projects;  Strengthen the implementation capacity for sustainable transport by training 1 million persons over the next 10 years;  Establish Sustainable Transport Financing facilities in 10 countries;  Obtain Voluntary Policy commitments on sustainable transport from 100 countries.

It is planned that the TRANSPORT DELIVERS campaign will be formally launched at the UN Secretary General's  Climate Summit  [http://un.org/climatechange/summit2014]for World Leaders in September 2014.

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

SLoCaT Results Framework on Sustainable Transport

Over the last year a special working group  (OWG) [http://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/index.php?menu=1549] of the United Nations General Assembly has been meeting to discuss the formulation of a set of bold Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that can guide sustainable development policies in the period 2016-2030, in the same manner as the MDGs have done so in the first 15 years of this millennium. Transport was not part of the MDGs and it is generally believed that this has held back the development and implementation of sustainable transport. To help ensure the integration of sustainable transport in the post-2015 development framework SLoCaT has, with the support of GIZ and UN-Habitat (with funding provided as well by DFID), developed a  Results Framework on Sustainable Transport.  [http://www.slocat.net/results-framework-sustainable-transport]

The Results Framework that was presented at the  7th session of the OWG  [http://www.slocat.net/event/927]in early January 2014 (which discussed sustainable transport) proposed a stand alone SDG on sustainable transport: "Provide Sustainable Transport", supported by 5 targets on urban and rural access, road safety and environmental impact of transport.  The Results Framework was very well received and there is overwhelming support for the integration of sustainable transport in the post-2015 development framework. It is likely however that this will not be through a stand alone SDG on transport, but rather through the integration of sustainable transport related targets in different SDGs on, for example, health, urban development, or energy.   Please keep an eye on the  Results Framework section  [http://www.slocat.net/results-framework-sustainable-transport]of the SLoCaT website for regular updates on this key 2014 activity of SLoCaT.

It is encouraging to see other groups and organizations coming out with statements on the importance of sustainable transport for the post 2015 development framework like:

The importance of sustainable transport infrastructure to the post-2015 development agenda [http://www.slocat.net/sites/default/files/u10/final_transport_infrastructure_and_the_sdgs_briefing_report_-_10_01_13.pdf] by TRL and the Institute of Civil Engineers   Sustainable Cities and Settlements & Sustainable Transport  [http://www.wedo.org/wp-content/uploads/S_Cities_English_Final1.pdf]by the Women's Major Group   UIC advises the UN OWG on Sustainable Development Goals [http://www.uic.org/com/IMG/pdf/cp1_owg_un.pdf]   Post 2015 Development Goals must include logistics connectivity [http://www.fiata.com/index.php?id=599], FIATA

CLIMATE CHANGE

COP 19 and Transport Day 2014

SLoCaT's 2013 activities on climate change were very much focused on COP 19, which took place in November in Warsaw, Poland.  SLoCaT together with the Bridging the Gap initiative organized  Transport Day 2013 [http://www.slocat.net/transportday2013]; a one-day event that brought together over 200 stakeholders on transport and climate change.  Take a look at the official  Transport Day 2013  [http://www.slocat.net/transportday2013/media]video for a quick overview of the day.

Transport Day 2013 concluded with the adoption of the ' Warsaw Statement on Low Carbon Transport and Sustainable Development [http://www.slocat.net/transportday2013/warsaw-declaration]', which by the end of COP 19 was endorsed by 450 individuals and 145 organizations.  The Warsaw Statement calls on the Parties to UNFCCC to strengthen the integration of sustainable, low carbon transport in the UNFCCC  process, especially the new global agreement on climate change.  On November 20th, The Warsaw Statement was handed over to the UNFCCC Executive Secretary  Christiana Figueres  [http://www.slocat.net/news/1102]by representatives of the SLoCaT Partnership.

The Warsaw Statement will be open for endorsements, at least,  until September 2014 when it will be presented at the Climate Summit organized by the United Nations Secretary General in New York, United States.  Please express your support for the Warsaw Statement by clicking  https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/warsaw-declaration [https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/warsaw-declaration].

SLoCaT, together with the Bridging the Gap report published a report:  "Sustainable transport on course  while Warsaw wobbles [http://www.slocat.net/sites/default/files/warsaw__wobbles__btg_-_slocat_cop_19_report_final.pdf]", which looked at the relevance of COP 19 for Sustainable Transport. At the same time the joint report also assesses whether and how the global discussion on sustainable development can help realize low carbon transport.  The report recommends action by BtG and SLoCaT and the wider sustainable transport community, both related to the climate change agenda and the sustainable development agenda. There is a need to build interest and awareness of the high mitigation potential of low carbon transport. Making Transport Day an annual event (2014 and 2015) is a crucial part of these efforts.

UN Secretary General Climate Summit: Catalyzing Action

SLoCaT intends to play an active role in the  UN Secretary General's Climate Summit for World Leaders [http://www.un.org/climatechange/summit2014/] on 23 September 2014.  The Secretary General has  announced [http://www.un.org/sg/statements/index.asp?nid=7424] that transportation will be one of the Action Areas for the Summit. This is an unique opportunity to demonstrate how the transport sector is taking action already in many countries to improve the sustainability of transport including its climate impact.  It is planned to have a one-dayhigh level event on transport and climate change on 22nd September in which the transport sector will rally and make its commitments on sustainable, low carbon transport.   SLoCaT very much welcomes ideas and suggestions how to make its contribution to the Climate Summit a success.

NEWS FROM SLoCaT MEMBERS

Buenos Aires wins 2014 Sustainable Transport Award

On January 14, 2014 the  Institute for Transportation and Development Policy [http://www.itdp.org] and  EMBARQ  [http://www.embarq.org]hosted the 9th Sustainable Transport Awards at the Transportation Research Board annual meeting.   The  award was given [http://www.slocat.net/news/1138] to the City of Buenos Aires, Argentina for their improvements to urban mobility, reduction of CO2 emissions, and improvement of safety for pedestrians and cyclists in the past year. The award was received by Buenos Aires Secretary of Transportation Guillermo Dietrich, who said that the success of the Buenos Aires proves that "you can dream of a sustainable city".

CAPSUT- the new portal on Capacity Building for Sustainable Urban Transport

CAPSUT [http://www.capsut.org] (Capacity Building for Sustainable Urban Transport) is an international platform, dedicated to capacity building in sustainable urban transport. It has been created, and is maintained by GIZ-SUTP (Sustainable Urban Transport Project).   As of December 2013 GIZ-SUTP has conducted 125 courses that included over 4,500 participants.

CAPSUT has contributions from various partners worldwide that range from bilateral and multilateral organizations to academia, NGOs and other relevant stakeholders. Two of its main sections are: the  Training, Webinars and E-learning  [http://capsut.org/training-and-e-learning/]section which  lists information about current and future training activities  and the  Resources  [http://capsut.org/library]section which hosts a wealth of information available for download on various topics related to sustainable urban transport as developed by GIZ SUTP since 2003, and material from other institutions is being uploaded.

CODATU calls for abstracts for the 16th CODATU Conference

CODATU is pleased to announce the call for abstracts for the 16th CODATU Conference which will take place in Istanbul (Turkey) from the 2nd to 5th of February 2015 in Partnership with Istanbul Technical University. The theme of the conference will be "Climate change, air quality and energy challenges: the role of urban transport policies and countermeasures in developing countries and emerging economies".

There are three sub-themes:

Problems and Externalities of Transport  Policies and Countermeasures for motorised and non-motorised transport  Policies and Countermeasures for urban freight movement

The closing date for sending abstracts is 1st of March 2014.

For more information, please visit the  Conference web page [http://www.codatu.org/news/call-for-abstracts-conference-codatu-xvi/].

ICCT Global Transportation Roadmap:Climate & Health

International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT), a candidate new member of SLoCaT published a study on  the impact of vehicle and fuel standards on premature mortality and emissions [http://www.theicct.org/global-health-roadmap?utm_source=ICCT+mailing+list&utm_campaign=f62d30b1f4-Health_roadmap_webinar_announcement_20131125&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_ef73e76009-f62d30b1f4-413768345]. The study evaluates historical and potential impacts of fuel quality and vehicle emission standards worldwide, presents a global policy roadmap through 2030, and quantifies the benefits to public health and the climate. The study finds that if countries worldwide followed a policy path to Euro 6/VI-equivalent emission standards and ultra-low sulfur fuel, early deaths from road vehicle emissions could be reduced by 75% in the year 2030.

2.000 photos of the SUTP Photo collection are now on Flickr!

The GIZ Sustainable Urban Transport Project (SUTP) promotes sustainable urban transport through different media. For more than a decade, the project has compiled a database of more than ten thousand photographs related to urban transport from various photographers around the world, and has now taken a big step by compiling the best of them and publishing them in its Flickr page at  [http://www.flickr.com/photos/sustainabletransport/sets/].

RECENT PUBLICATIONS ON SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT

Future of Urban Mobility

International Association Transport (UITP) [http://www.uitp.org] of Public recently released the the new version of the  'Future of Urban Mobility'  [http://www.uitp.org/sites/default/files/members/140124%20Arthur%20D.%20Little%20%26%20UITP_Future%20of%20Urban%20Mobility%202%200_Full%20study.pdf]study. The Future of Urban Mobility  identifies the mobility challenges facing cities worldwide. The report includes an update of Arthur D. Little's Urban Mobility Index, assessing the world's cities in terms of mobility maturity and performance and together with UITP identifies strategic directions and recommendations  for improvement.

The study includes the Arthur D. Little Urban Mobility Index, which covers 84 cities around the world. The index reveals that most cities are still badly equipped to cope with the mobility challenges ahead indicating that there remains significant potential for improvement.

Global Fuel Economy Initiative State of the World 2014 Report

The  Global Fuel Economy Initiative (GFEI) [http://www.globalfueleconomy.org] has launched its Annual Report at the Transportation Research Board annual meeting in Washington DC on 14 January.  In the report, there is a review of progress on fuel economy policies worldwide, and assessment of further work needed to reach GFEI targets.The report, titled  'State of the World 2014: the world is shifting into gear on fuel economy' [http://www.globalfueleconomy.org/updates/2014/Pages/GFEIlaunchesStateoftheWorldAnnualReport.aspx] finds that increasingly, countries are acknowledging the need for strong policies on fuel economy and are investigating, developing and implementing those policies. However, there is still a long way to go to reach the Global Fuel Economy Initiative (GFEI) 2030 target of a 50% reduction in new car fuel consumption (L/100km) compared to 2005 levels, particularly in non-OECD countries.

To download the report and visit the GFEI website, please click  here [http://www.globalfueleconomy.org/updates/2014/Pages/GFEIlaunchesStateoftheWorldAnnualReport.aspx].

ITDP Bike Sharing Planning Guide

More than 600 cities around the globe have bike-share systems, and new systems are starting every year. The largest and most successful systems, in places such as China, Paris, London, and Washington, D.C., have helped to promote cycling as a viable and valued transport option.

The Institute for Transportation and Development Policy released the  first comprehensive guide [http://www.itdp.org/documents/ITDP_Bike_Share_Planning_Guide.pdf] to planning a bike share system, addressing the key components of how to build a high quality bike share. This guide evaluates international best practice in bike-share, helps to bridge the divide between developing and developed countries' experiences to provide guidance on planning and implementing a successful bike-share system regardless of the location, size, or density of your city.

Transport Readiness of Climate Finance

In order to take advantage of new and existing climate finance resources and leverage them properly for the transport sector, developing countries can take steps to increase their "readiness" for funding. EMBARQ, the transport and urban development program at WRI, on behalf of the Bridging the Gap initiative undertook  a research effort [http://www.embarq.org/sites/default/files/Transport-Readiness-for-Climate-Finance-EMBARQ-BtG.pdf] to identify and successfully plan for, access, and operationalize transport climate finance. These readiness issues are: Institutional Arrangement, Enabling Environment, Financial Strategy, Attracting the Private Sector, Assessing Co-Benefits, Tracking Emissions, and Data Requirement. Investing in these readiness conditions will help countries and local governments to access and make the best use of climate finance resources for transport. These conditions can also produce broader positive outcomes for the economy, government and environment.

The Trillion Dollar Question: Tracking Public and Private Investment in Transport

A recent WRI Working Paper,  The Trillion Dollar Question: Tracking Public and Private Investment in Transport [http://www.wri.org/publication/trillion-dollar-question-transport] aims to estimate the global share of public and private capital investment in the transport sector. The study finds that the global annual figure is between US$1.4 and US$2.1 trillion each year. Private investment accounts for roughly 58% of the total and comprising the majority of spending in high-income countries. Public investment is higher, in aggregate, in low- and middle-income countries; however, according to the World Bank, private participation in transport projects increased 400% from 1990 to 2012. The report concludes that attracting private investment and leveraging public resources to do so will be essential to shifting future investment patterns toward sustainable, low-carbon transport in developing countries.

European Mobility Week Video: Every time you ride a bike, you make Lviv better

In September 2013, the annual Euopean Mobility Week was held in Lviv, Ukraine a city renown for its sustainable mobility developments.  The process of the pedestrian area development in the city center started in 2013. Lviv has won € 600 thousand grant to finish building bike lanes on Lypynskoho and Naukova-Stryiska streets. By the end of the 2013 year there were over 30 kilometers of the bike tracks in Lviv.

As a part of the European Mobility Week, there were various activities organized in the city.  One of them was the, Rover (Bicycle) film festival and its winning video was "Every time you ride a bike, you make Lviv Better". To watch the video, please click  here [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9QAnjyIellM].

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