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GTZ Sourcebook for Decision-Makers in Developing Cities

What is the Sourcebook? 

This Sourcebook on Sustainable Urban Transport addresses the key areas of a sustainable transport policy framework for a developing city. The Sourcebook consists of more than 26 modules. All modules are available in English and some of them are also available in other languages, mainly Spanish, Chinese and Bahasa Indonesia while some other are available in Ukrainian, Romanian, Portuguese, French, Vietnamese and Korean. The Sourcebook is also complemented by a series of training documents, technical documents and other material available from this website (http://www.sutp.cn for Chinese users, http://www.sutp.org/index.php?lang=es for Spanish speakers).

 

Who is it for? 

The Sourcebook is intended for policy-makers in developing cities, and their advisors. This target audience is reflected in the content, which provides policy tools appropriate for application in a range of developing cities. The academic sector (e.g., universities) has also benefited from this material.

 

How is it supposed to be used?

The Sourcebook can be used in a number of ways. If printed, it should be kept in one location, and the different modules provided to officials involved in urban transport. The Sourcebook can be easily adapted to fit a formal short course training event, or can serve as a guide for developing a curriculum or other training program in the area of urban transport. GTZ has elaborated training packages such as a BRT planning guide, a Mass Transit Training course, a Training document on Bus Planning and Regulation, Non motorised transport and Public awareness and behavior change. Future training documents include one on Transport Demand Management (TDM) and other key topics, which are being developed with other organizations working in developing countries, as has been the case with some previous training documents. 

 

What are some of the key features? 

The key features of the Sourcebook include:

• A practical orientation, focusing on best practices in planning and regulation and, where possible, successful experiences in developing cities.
• Contributors are leading experts in their fields.
• An attractive and easy-to-read, colour layout.
• Non-technical language (to the extent possible), with technical terms explained.
• Updates via the Internet.

 

How do I get a copy?

PDF versions of the modules can be downloaded from the thematic pages of SUTP.ORG. Due to the constant updating of all modules print versions of the English language edition are no longer available. A print version of the first 20 modules in Chinese language is sold throughout China by Communication Press. Any questions regarding the use of the modules can be directed to sutp[at]sutp.org  or transport[at]gtz.de

Sourcebook thematic links:

- Institutional and Policy Orientation

- Land Use Planning and Demand Management

- Transit, Walking, Cycling

- Vehicles and Fuels

- Environment and Health

- Social Issues in Transport  

 

Comments or feedback?

We would welcome any of your comments or suggestions, on any aspect of the Sourcebook, by e-mail to sutp[at]sutp.org and transport[at]gtz.de, or by surface mail to: 

Manfred Breithaupt
GTZ, Division 44
P. O. Box 5180
65726 Eschborn, Germany 

 

Further modules and resources

Further modules are anticipated in the areas of Financing Urban Transport, Retrofit, and Induced Travel (among others). Additional resources are being developed, and Urban Transport Photo CD-ROMs and DVD are available (some photos have been uploaded in the photo gallery). You will also find relevant links, bibliographical references and more than 400 documents and presentations under Links, Bibliography and Documents sections (and under same categories in http://www.sutp.cn/ for Chinese users).

 

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