Type
Videos
Author
World Bank
Organization
World Bank (USA)
Published in
2008
Submitted by
Peter Midgley, gTKP
Related theme(s)
Urban Mobility
Region
Asia (AS)
Country
China

GUANGZHOU: Guangzhou City Center Transport Project

This video describes the Guangzhou City Center Transport Project, which was completed in 2007 and had the objective of improving the accessibility of the city center by promoting the efficient use of the urban transport system in an environmentally sustainable way. This project was the first collaboration between Guangzhou Municipal Government and the World Bank. As the third largest city in China, Guangzhou is a major gateway and a primary port for foreign trade. The project enhanced transport infrastructure, improved public transport services, supported institutional development, and modernized maintenance and management systems. The video describes the seven components of the project and their successful outcomes.