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With hundreds of millions of people worldwide commuting to work in cities every
day, the growing need for mobility solutions comes as no surprise. Traffic jams are
already costing the European Union alone an estimated €100 billion in lost economic
performance every year. A waste of resources that cries out for intelligent solutions –
solutions that our extensive portfolio of products and systems can provide.
It’s common knowledge that an integrated approach is more effective than the sum
of its individual parts. That’s why we’ve developed Complete mobility – a comprehen-
sive solution that networks different transportation systems. London offers a striking
example of how a networked system can transport people and goods more efficiently
while minimizing environmental impact. First, the city increased the number and
frequency of advanced commuter trains and optimally integrated regional rail traffic
into the local mass transit system. Second, a congestion charge was introduced for
cars entering the city center. Intelligent networks like London’s can also equip other
traffic-plagued cities for a sustainable future. And we welcome this prospect, since
the dynamic market for innovative transportation systems is creating major opportu-
nities for our company.
Do I have to live in the city to work there?
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Urbanization and
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2 Introduction 10 Our world 36 Our company
 Our answers to the toughest
questions of our time
12 Demographic change and healthcare 18 Urbanization and sustainable development