1. Introduction

  • Urban Challenges in Pakistan
    • Severe traffic congestion in Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad
    • Increasing carbon emissions and air pollution impacting health
Karachi Traffic Jam

  • Focus: Sustainable mobility aligned with UN SDG 11 for greener, livable cities.
SDG 11 LOGO


2. Research on the Problem

  • Key Issues
    1. Traffic Congestion: Time and fuel wasted during peak hours.
    2. Air Pollution: Vehicles contribute 43% of urban air pollution.
    3. Economic Loss: Lahore loses PKR 100 billion annually due to traffic jams.
Rising car numbers vs. worsening air quality. Smoggy roads


3. Proposed Sustainable Solutions

  • Electric Public Transport: Replace fuel-based buses with electric ones.
    • Example: Shenzhen, China replaced 16,000 buses.
  • Safe Cycling Infrastructure: Separate lanes to encourage cycling.
  • Ride-Sharing Apps: Promote apps like Careem and Bykea.
  • Electric Vehicles (EVs): Introduce electric rickshaws, bikes, and cars.
Careem / Bykea
Electric Bus Safe Cycling Lane


4. Real World Impact

  • Benefits:
    • Reduced traffic congestion and air pollution.
    • Improved health outcomes.
    • Economic savings on fuel and traffic-related losses.
  • Example: Bogotá, Colombia's BRT system moves 2 million people daily
Bogotá's BRT system. Efficient, clean public transport.


5. Conclusion and Recommendation

  • Key Actiond:
    1. Launch electric buses in major cities.
    2. Build safe cycling lanes.
    3. Promote ride-sharing apps.
    4. Support electric vehicle adoption nationwide.
  • Vision: A sustainable, green transportation future.
Clean city Clean city