The Sustainable Development The metro of Sofia (Bulgaria) and the rapid bus system in Astana (Kazakhstan)
The Sustainable Development Schematic
The Metro of Sofia
Ecological, Social and Economic Benefits of the Metro in Sofia passengers per hour - 1 metro per direction every 4 min Time saving (in traffic jams) hours/day Traffic accidents reduction - minus accidents/years Less trips in private car - minus trips in private cars/days Less fuel/petrol consumption - minus tons/years Less CO2 and harmful gas emissions - minus tons/year
The Rapid Bus System In Astana
Bus System Description The new rapid bus network for the city of Astana will be: 90 km long 85 new stations 100 new bus powered with compressed natural gas 160 passengers/bus Maximum speed 80km/h Priority for the buses at all junctions
Bus System Benefits The new rapid bus system will be: Ecological - Powered by compressed natural gas ✴ Less CO2 ✴ Less noise ✴ Less fuel/petrol consumption ✴ Less private cars Social - Improvement of the mobility of Astana citizens ✴ Equitable transport system (for every citizens) ✴ Confortable transport system ✴ Reliable transport system (on time) equipped with modern information devices Economical - Time saving for Astana citizens ✴ Time is money ✴ Long term investment for the City
‘’ To meet the present’s needs without compromising the future generations’ needs ‘’ By Evgueni Rousselot