The size of the world’s urban population is now surpassing its rural population.

In 1900, only 10% of the world's population lived in urban areas whereas 90% lived in rural areas.

In 1970, 37% of the world's population lived in urban areas and 63% lived in rural areas.

In 2000, 47% of the world's population lived in cities and 53% lived in rural areas.

By 2030, 60% of the world's population will live in an urban area and only 40% will reside in rural areas.

Source: UN World Urbanization Report: 2009 Revision

Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) is an increasingly popular way to provide a sophisticated, high-quality transit.

In 2005, there were 20 million cars in China. By 2030, there could be 390 million Source: Dargay, Joyce, Dermot Gately, and Martin Sommer. Vehicle Ownership and Income Growth, Worldwide: 1960 – 2030

Greenhouse gas emissions from transport are increasing at a faster rate than any other energy-using sector Source: Pew Center on Global Climate Change Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions from US Transportation, 2003

The BRT system in TransJakarta has reduced carbon dioxide emissions by 37,000 metric tonnes in 2009 alone, the equivalent of taking 6,800 cars off the road Source: ITDP

The average commute to and from work in Mexico City is 2 hours and 30 minutes. Source: The Endless City, ed. Ricky Burdett, Deyan Sudjic, Phaidon Press, 2008

Ten percent of passengers on TransMilenio, Bogotá, Colombia’s BRT system, have switched from driving cars. Source: ITDP