Transport

Sustainable transport has a key part to play in fostering inclusive growth, expanding access to essential services, and combating climate change. The World Bank works with client countries to provide safe, clean, efficient, and inclusive mobility—everywhere, for everyone.

REPORT

Shrinking Economic Distance

This report examines the factors that keep transport costs high, delivery times long, and reliability low, aiming to guide policymakers in making reforms with impact.
FEATURE

How Paintbrushes, Coconuts, and Fewer Cars Can Help Create More Livable Pacific Cities

Dependence on cars is creating significant problems in Pacific Island cities. The World Bank has developed a comprehensive guide to help these cities transition to a “car-lite” future.
RESULTS

A Decade of Saving Lives Through Road Safety Investments

Between mid-2018 and mid-2023, World Bank-financed road and urban transport projects provided 65 million people with access to safer roads.

Transport At-A-Glance

Better transport has the potential to improve the lives and livelihoods of billions of people by facilitating access to jobs, markets, and essential services such as healthcare or education. The World Bank provides financial and technical assistance to help countries implement sustainable mobility solutions that create real, lasting development benefits.

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Projects

Urban Transport Projects

Over the last decade, the World Bank has supported 28 urban transport projects in 18 countries. More than 20 million people have benefited from 12 completed BRT and metro projects.

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Nicolas Peltier-Thiberge

Global Director for Transport

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In Depth

Global Facility to Decarbonize Transport

GFDT aims to support the deployment of climate-smart mobility solutions in developing countries through project financing, research, and capacity building.
Sustainable Mobility for All

SuM4All is a global coalition of transport stakeholders working together to transform the sector and move toward green, safe, efficient, and inclusive mobility.
Global Road Safety Facility

The facility provides funding, knowledge, and technical assistance to help low-and middle- income countries address the global epidemic of road deaths and injuries.
Africa Transport Policy Program

As African economies continue to grow and expand, the transport sector becomes even more critical for promoting a people-centered development agenda in the region.
Public-Private Infrastructure Advisory Facility

The Public-Private Infrastructure Advisory Facility (PPIAF) supports governments to develop infrastructure projects with private sector participation.