Key Takeaways
The ongoing shift toward electric, low-emission buses and the promise of automation position BRT as a forward-looking solution. Continuous innovation and integration into broader multimodal networks are seen as critical for meeting future urban mobility, environmental, and equity goals.
BRT is not just a bus service but a comprehensive system—one that…
Key Takeaways
Human-Centric, Data-Informed Urbanism: It is vital to combine observational insights with new digital tools to understand how people actually use urban spaces. This includes measuring public life and leveraging qualitative inputs (such as participatory photography and map-making) alongside quantitative data.
Summary
Cities must transition from fixed long-term plans to agile…
Key Takeaways
To divert trips from cars, walking and cycling must be simultaneously:
Useful (mixed-use destinations),
Safe (protection from vehicular threat),
Comfortable (well-enclosed “outdoor living rooms”) and
Interesting (varied façades, human-scaled details).
Edges define a place: the ratio of height to width gives it a different character. If it…