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11.2 Access to sustainable transport systems (3/3)

Target description

The indicators that assess the impact of these actions by Madrid Nuevo Norte were prepared based on the 169 targets associated with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the targets taken on by the Madrid City Council and localised for the city.

  • Sustainable Development GOALS

    11.2 By 2030, provide access to safe, affordable, accessible and sustainable transport systems for all, improving road safety, notably by expanding public transport, with special attention to the needs of those in vulnerable situations, women, children, persons with disabilities and older persons.

  • Madrid SDG

    M 11.5 Progressively increase the city's cycling infrastructure.

    M 11.6 Progressively increase the use of bicycles as a means of transport through the BiciMAD public system.

    M 11.7 Increase the number of people who travel on public transport.

Madrid Nuevo Norte project actions

The project includes the remodelling of the Chamartin transport hub, the addition of new Metro and commuter train stops, bus rapid transit (BRT) line and new urban and intercity bus lines. The addition of separated cycle paths is also planned.

What is the impact?

The expansion of cycle paths in Madrid Nuevo Norte facilitates access to this sustainable and healthy means of transport, which will have a positive effect on both the environment (lower CO2 emissions by motor vehicles) and the health of the population (more physical exercise and lower risk of respiratory diseases caused by exposure to pollutants from vehicle traffic).

Operational indicator

Accessibility of cycle paths: proportion of the population less than 400 metres from a bike path.

Other related impact indicators

Indicators prepared based on sources such as the United Nations, the Spanish Statistical Office, the European Commission and the Madrid City Council.

  • REDS

    Motorisation index: 743.56 vehicles/100,000 inhabitants (2018) (Region of Madrid).

  • Madrid City Council

    Kilometres of cycle paths Total: 703.5 (2020).

  • Madrid City Council

    Kilometres of exclusive-use cycle paths: 341.9 (2020).

  • Madrid City Council

    Number of users of the BiciMAD system: 3.5 M uses year (2020).

  • Madrid City Council

    Number of districts reached by the BiciMAD system: 15 (2020).

Specific methodology

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