from 1968, plan aimed to improve the environment by reducing pollution, waste and improving quality of life of residents
city has a budget of $600 million every year
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Public Transport System
more than 1.4 million passengers a day
the 'express' system reduces boarding and journey times through use of pre-pay boarding stations and bus-only lanes
over 200km of bike paths in the city
car uuse is 25% lower than national average
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Open Spaces
green spaces increased from 0.5m² per person in 1970 to 52m² per person in 1990
solution of the parks
over 1000 parks and natural areas
created in places prone to flooding to prevent serious damage
residents planted 1.5 million trees along city streets
builders given tax breaks if their building project includes green space
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Disposal of Waste
70% of rubbish recycled
paper recycling saves 1200 trees every day
residents in poorer areas where streets too narrow for weekly collection given food or bus tickets in exchange for bringing recycling to local collection centres
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