Avoid-Shift-Improve framework explained in 20 seconds

Ensuring a high quality of life in cities means acting now to reduce CO2 emissions for both people and the climate. This requires a paradigm shift in mobility and urban planning, which the Avoid-Shift-Improve framework provides. It is needs-based, people-centric, and holistic, consisting of three pillars:

• Avoid/Reduce: Plan cities compactly and transport-oriented to reduce motorized travel and trip lengths, including Transport Demand Management.
• Shift/Maintain: Prioritize active mobility (walking and cycling) and public transport for their low emissions per person and kilometer, enhancing individual trip efficiency.
• Improve: Optimize vehicle and fuel efficiency and public transport operations. For motorized transport, the future lies in electric mobility powered by renewable energy sources.

Watch the video to understand how the Avoid-Shift-Improve framework can transform urban mobility and planning.