Transport

Sustainable transport has a key part to play in fostering inclusive growth, expanding access to essential services, and combating climate change. The World Bank works with client countries to provide safe, clean, efficient, and inclusive mobility—everywhere, for everyone.

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Climate-smart Transport

We must reduce the carbon footprint of the transport sector while protecting infrastructure against the impact of climate change.

Road Safety

Discover how we’re helping countries lower the number of traffic fatalities and protect the lives of all road users.

Sustainable Mobility for All

Under the SuM4All initiative, leading public and private organizations are joining efforts to transform transport for the better.

Transport At-A-Glance

Better transport has the potential to improve the lives and livelihoods of billions of people by facilitating access to jobs, markets, and essential services such as healthcare or education. The World Bank provides financial and technical assistance to help countries implement sustainable mobility solutions that create real, lasting development benefits.

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India's First Inland Waterway: A Cheaper, Greener Solution for Transporting Cargo

A new $375-million commitment will help India develop its first modern waterway on a 1,360-km stretch of the Ganga River. By providing a reliable and inexpensive way of carrying bulky cargo, the project will give a major boost to trade and logistics across the northern half of the country.