This policy seeks to regulate the mobility conditions of local governments to decrease the environmental impact of travel, including the consumption of fossil fuels and the release of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
This policy seeks to provide cities with political support to implement programs and projects that enable citizens to move more efficiently, including making cities more compact and walkable, prioritizing sustainable transport modalities and increasing available public spaces. These strategies further seek to prevent road accidents and protect vulnerable groups, such as children, women, the elderly and people with disabilities.