The document discusses mobility and transportation in cities. It proposes rethinking how transportation is prioritized with pedestrians and public transit above cars. It also discusses creating more human-scaled road environments that redistribute space and time away from cars. Specific projects mentioned include Guadalajara's BRT system and a pedestrian and bicycle master plan that aims to reduce car traffic and improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists.

1. Moscow Urban Forum
December 2014
Federico Parolotto
MIC Mobility In Chain
www.michain.com
www.flow-n.eu
Twitter @fparolotto

2. transport and the city

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before
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4. B
time and money
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5. B
and now?
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6. B
the city!
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7. Meant to go fast (but often going slowly)

9. Guadalajara’s BRT: a barrier throught the city

10. a world at grade
Guadalajara’s BRT: a barrier throught the city

11. transport and the city

15. from vision to planning

16. RETHINKING TRANSPORTATION
The pyramid of land-use priorities:
C a r s
Public transport
Pedestrians
Non-transport use
(bicycles)
Non-transport use
Pedestrians
Public transport
Bicycles
Cars
20th Century: 21st Century:

18. from vision to planning

19. The White City

20. today: an asphalt expanse …

21. today: an asphalt expanse …to circumnavigate

22. tomorrow: redistributing space and time… for a more human-scaled
road environment

23. tomorrow: redistributing space and time…
for a more human-scaled road environment

25. PBMP - Pedestrian and bicycle master plan

26. Accidents involving pedestrians

27. Accidents involving pedestrians - density

28. • Reduce car traffic
• Improve traffic safety
• Improve pedestrian infrastructure
• Create cycle infrastructure
• Balance urban space
• Walking and cycling & public transport
• Awareness raising and education
• Lively spaces to support urban regeneration
• Guarantee equal accessibility to all users
• Manage and monitor
• Ensure maintenance
• Enforce policies and regulations
The pedestrian and bycycle master plan