In light of the deterioration of the quality of life in cities world-wide as a direct consequence of congestion, pollution and stress, the improvement of the overall performance of urban transport systems is widely recognised as a matter of dramatic urgency.

However, with few exceptions, all negative trends characterising the performance of urban transport systems and their impact on the quality of urban life appear to be all but curbed. Modest improvements have in fact been achieved in a number of areas, but the overall picture is still one of great and increasing concern. Only the development of radical sustainable urban transport strategies, which include an integrated city-wide package of transport policy measures can make the difference for the welfare of people in real life.

Rupprecht Consult provides support for developing and implementing ambitious urban transport strategies, which shall increase the use of alternative transport modes and reduce the use of the private car in the city. Our expertise related to sustainable urban transport includes the involvement in the following projects and programmes:

NICHES - innovative urban transport strategies
PILOT - sustainable urban transport plans
METEOR / CIVITAS - Integrated urban transport strategies
VOYAGER - Public passenger transport systems and services
TRUMP - Training for transport professionals
HEAVEN - decision support for transport demand management
TOSCA - Take-up of car sharing in public transport