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1
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Where is Curitiba?

A

Brazil

2
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How many people live there?

A

1.8 million

3
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What were the aims of the city planners?

A

To improve the environment, reduce pollution and waste and improve quality of life for the residents.

4
Q

What is the city’s yearly budget?

A

$600 million

5
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How many people per day use the bus system?

A

1.4 million

6
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Why are the bus systems ‘express’?

A

They have special pre-pay boarding stations that reduce boarding times, and bus-only lanes on the roads that speed up journeys

7
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How are poorer residents benefited by the bus system?

A

The same cheap fare is paid for all journeys, and the poorer people tend to live on the outskirts of the city

8
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How many km of bike paths are there around the city?

A

200km

9
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How much lower is car use in Curitiba compared to the rest of Brazil?

A

25% lower