The impacts of urban passenger transport are not just a growing concern in Brazil, but an increasingly problematic source of GHG emissions, responsible for nearly half of all energy-related emissions. The rapid growth of passenger transport, particularly in Brazil’s many large cities, has exacerbated the impacts of traffic congestion, pollution, and inequitable access to public transportation. These challenges, coupled with the ongoing struggle to provide reliable and sustainable public transit, have been further complicated by the effects of the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, which persist even several years later. Data shortages, limited municipal capacity, and outdated infrastructure persist as significant barriers to achieving meaningful reductions in emissions.
Despite these challenges, Brazil has also been laying the necessary groundwork for change. The National Urban Mobility Policy and the Brazilian Charter for Smart Cities set a strong vision for modernizing urban mobility systems through digitalization and sustainability. Building on this foundation, the ACCESS Project offers a unique opportunity to accelerate transformation. Led by ITDP Brazil and coordinated regionally by UNEP, ACCESS is supported by the German Climate Protection Initiative (IKI). It brings together a consortium of organizations across six Latin American countries.
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