BR-GEF Sustainable Transport and Air Quality Project (STAQ)

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The objective of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) Sustainable Transport and Air Quality Project for Brazil is to assist the selected agencies to: (i) reduce Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions growth rates by fostering a long term increase in the promotion of less energy intensive transport modes; and (ii) promote the implementation of policies and regulatory frameworks that foster the development of sustainable transport systems. There are six components to the project, the first component being freight transport. This component will improve the efficiency of freight transport in urban areas, and reduce conflicts and impacts on other modes of transport. The second component is the better coordination and integration of transport and land-use planning and environmental management. The third component is the enhancement of public transport. This component will improve public transport systems, facilitate the effectiveness and interconnectivity of those systems with other modes of transport, and induce mode switching away from private vehicles. The fourth component is the non-motorized transport. This component will carrying out of pilot investments to better integrate walking and biking into the municipalities' planning processes and transport facilities, and to create incentives for their use as a viable and safe alternative to traditional motorized transport systems. The fifth component is the Transport Demand Management (TDM). This component will support the development and evaluation of transport interventions and policies to rationalize use of private vehicles, and create incentives for more widespread use of public transport and non-motorized modes. Finally, the sixth component is the project administration.