The WEF 2025 Combatting Congestion report highlights how rising urbanization and demand for mobility are straining global transport networks, costing economies billions in lost productivity and emissions. It emphasizes integrated solutions combining smart infrastructure, digital platforms, and sustainable mobility models such as shared transport, micromobility, and electrification. Data-driven traffic management and public-private collaboration are central to optimizing flows and reducing bottlenecks. The report stresses equity in access, resilient investment, and regulatory alignment to ensure congestion strategies deliver economic efficiency, environmental benefits, and inclusive urban growth in rapidly expanding cities worldwide.

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