1. The Sustainable Development The metro of Sofia (Bulgaria) and the rapid bus system in Astana (Kazakhstan)

2. The Sustainable Development Schematic

3. The Metro of Sofia 2008 - 2012

4. Ecological, Social and Economic Benefits of the Metro in Sofia 10 000 passengers per hour - 1 metro per direction every 4 min Time saving (in traffic jams) - 43 000 hours/day Traffic accidents reduction - minus 3 000 accidents/years Less trips in private car - minus 21 000 trips in private cars/days Less fuel/petrol consumption - minus 13 000 tons/years Less CO2 and harmful gas emissions - minus 11 000 tons/year

7. The Rapid Bus System In Astana 2015 - 2020

8. 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

9. 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

10. ‘’ To meet the present’s needs without compromising the future generations’ needs ‘’ By Evgueni Rousselot