World Bank Transport

#Ukraine: The Lifting Education Access & Resilience in Times of Need (LEARN) program is addressing the immediate impact of the war - improving school safety, providing free #transportation for students, training teachers, and purchasing textbooks. ℹ️wrld.bg/hfll50VFyQo

🚇 From BRT systems to metro lines, @WorldBank projects are transforming #urbanmobility, benefiting millions and reducing travel times and costs. 🚌 wrld.bg/wR5k50Tz0pQ

#Transport must meet the needs of persons with disabilities. #Roads, #trains, & buses that connect villages to essential services in towns & cities should consider adding accessible vehicles + reduced fares for persons w/ disabilities. wrld.bg/ecvq50TMEYG

A @WorldBank study on the electrification of #Shenzhen’s bus fleet shows that an electric bus in #China emits 37.56% fewer greenhouse gas emissions across its lifecycle compared to a diesel vehicle. More tech innovations that can transform the sector: wrld.bg/WYSa50SBx1H

Women are very underrepresented in the global transport sector workforce . Our new toolkit represents a vital resource for transport professionals and policymakers dedicated to bridging this disparity among others. Learn more here: shedriveschange.org

What would be the economic impact of reducing #transportation time in #Africa? How much would the continent's GDP and #trade grow after implementing it? Find the answers in our policy paper on trade and infrastructure integration in Africa: wrld.bg/6ray50VFypr

The #transport sector is a major employer, but only 12% of workers are women. Barriers like lack of STEM training and gender stereotypes limit access. Learn about @WorldBank's commitment to empowering women in transport. wrld.bg/Vmp050VFvQM

Africa is at a pivotal moment in addressing its food security challenges. The problem isn’t just how much food is grown - it’s how it moves. Our latest immersive story explores how transportation can address some of these biggest channels. Learn more worldbank.org/en/news/immers…

In #Yemen, a @WorldBank project rehabilitated over 150 km of #roads & provided 1.2 million people (of whom 605,000 were women) with all-weather road access. Read more about our investments in resilient #transport in the #MENA region: wrld.bg/amEp50VRNtl

Urban #transport projects by the @WorldBank are connecting people to #jobs, #education, & healthcare while reducing #GHG emissions. Explore our efforts in creating sustainable cities. wrld.bg/mTup50TNHLp

Why are the @WorldBank and @EIB investing in modernizing roads, tunnels, and bridges across Bosnia and Herzegovina? 🚘 Reduce congestion ⚠️ Improve road safety 🏘️ Revitalize communities 📈 Boost regional trade Learn more: wrld.bg/L9TY50WrN03

Auguste Tano Kouamé, World Bank Country Director for #India, discusses how empowering #women & #girls with better choices to move freely is crucial for their economic empowerment & social mobility. Read more: wrld.bg/Ipkg50WphMZ #transport

Thanks to the @WBG_IDA-supported Pacific Climate Resilient #Transport Program, Olevia Afa has passed her Drivers’ License Test (at age 63!) and is excited about the new freedom it will bring. Learn how #IDAworks to bridge gender gaps in #Samoa: wrld.bg/zz3q50Uj14b #IDA21

#India's logistics infrastructure is being transformed through a multimodal freight corridor that integrates road, #rail, and waterways. These advancements are enabling faster goods movement, creating #jobs, & fostering economic growth. Watch: wrld.bg/UhLq50VxgHF #transport

How do you build essential public infrastructure - like bridges 🌉, roads 🛣️ and ports🚢 - when you know it will face increasingly severe cyclones and floods in the years ahead?🌀 See how a new approach is changing lives in Samoa 🇼🇸 & Tonga 🇹🇴: wrld.bg/khSk50QYXMI #transport

Bosnia and Herzegovina’s upgraded #transport network is cutting landslide risks, protecting vital routes, and strengthening the economy for towns like #Neum and #Stolac. Read about it: wrld.bg/JFA950Wrl2O #roads

Tourism and infrastructure can create jobs with low investment. A project in #Madagascar trained 22,000 people in tourism or related sectors & created 10,000 jobs. @WorldBank Group will target these areas that offer significant opportunities. wrld.bg/25br50VEaVM

Bosnia and Herzegovina: The new Neum–Stolac #road is more than asphalt, it’s a lifeline. It means smoother coastal access, thriving inland towns, and more #jobs for local communities. Read about it: wrld.bg/Ec2f50WrkUX #transport

If we don’t fundamentally change how we move people & goods, the world is on its way to producing two billion #cars by 2050. There will be a 60% increase in transport #emissions, which is simply unsustainable. Read the blog: wrld.bg/rmC750VROyO

A Japanese #road repair technology is improving rural connectivity in #Kenya while enabling its citizens—especially youth and women—to launch small and medium enterprises and participate in local development. Watch this video: wrld.bg/pPtU50WphvJ #Transport