Improving Mobility and Urban Inclusion in the Amazonas Corridor in Belo Horizonte

The objectives of the Improving Mobility and Urban Inclusion in the Amazonas Corridor in Belo Horizonte Project for Brazil are to improve: (i) the quality of service and accessibility to opportunities for public transport users in the area of influence of the Amazonas Express; and (ii) the urban living conditions of the poor in selected precarious settlements. The Project has four components. 1. Implementation of the Amazonas Express component will finance the implementation of a public transport corridor (Amazonas Express) including, inter alia: (i) restoration and building of urban roads, sidewalks and bus stations; (ii) implementation of cycle paths; (iii) installation of equipment and technology to support corridor security and safety; and (iv) related engineering studies and designs, supervision, and technical assistance (TA) to implement the Environmental and Social Commitment Plan (ESCP) activities. 2. Urban Upgrading of Vila Cabana do Pai Tomás component will finance the urban upgrading of Vila Cabana do Pai Tomás, including, inter alia: (i) the development of designs and infrastructure works; (ii) construction and rehabilitation of roads and alleys; (iii) construction of housing and commercial units for relocating families and businesses, which will incorporate climate resilient design features; (iv) interventions to mitigate geological and/or geotechnical risks, in selected areas of Vila Cabana do Pai Tomás; and (v) related technical support, supervision, and TA to implement the ESCP activities. 3. Strategic Planning for Urban Mobility and Upgrading of Informal Settlements will finance the development of, inter alia: (i) a strategic urban development plan for the Jatobá Region; (ii) technical studies and engineering designs for increased resilience and to provide road and sanitation services in selected precarious settlements and interconnect them to the public transport network; (iii) strategic mobility and technology studies; and (iv) technical...