Van Metropolitan Municipality has developed a comprehensive transportation master plan to plan, develop, and manage sustainable and accessible transportation services. This plan aims to create a greener, safer, and more efficient urban transportation network by promoting integrated transportation systems with contributions from all city stakeholders.
Mission (Climate Action Focused)
The organization adopts sustainable transportation strategies such as a zero-waste policy, the promotion of electric and hybrid vehicles, and the development of bicycle and pedestrian paths to reduce the carbon footprint, provide environmentally friendly transportation solutions, and combat climate change.
Key areas of interest:
- Climate Actions
- Energy Efficiency: Thermal insulation, solar energy applications, green building standards.
- Transportation Transformation: Public transport, bicycle lanes, energy-efficient vehicles, smart traffic management.
- Waste Management: Recycling, biogas production, zero-waste projects.
- Water Management: Rainwater harvesting, water conservation, leakage reduction.
- Agriculture and Environment: Organic farming, urban gardens, conservation of natural areas.
2. Climate Finance
- Financing renewable energy and energy efficiency projects.
- Support for waste management, industrial transformation, and green infrastructure investments.
3. Projects
- Zero Waste Project, Green Building Applications, Van Lake Protection Efforts.
- Transition to electric vehicles in public transport, climate adaptation projects.
- Focus on energy efficiency, renewable energy, transportation transformation, and waste management.
