Evaluating the Challenges and Strategies in Implementing Sustainable Project Management for Green Public Transportation Projects

Jing Wang

doi:10.54254/2977-5701/2025.21229

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Wang,J. (2025). Evaluating the Challenges and Strategies in Implementing Sustainable Project Management for Green Public Transportation Projects. Journal of Applied Economics and Policy Studies,17,75-80.

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Evaluating the Challenges and Strategies in Implementing Sustainable Project Management for Green Public Transportation Projects

Jing Wang *^,1,

¹ School of Geography and Environment, Cardiff University, UK, CF10 3AT

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https://doi.org/10.54254/2977-5701/2025.21229

Abstract

As urbanization accelerates, cities face mounting challenges in developing sustainable public transportation systems that balance environmental, economic, and social needs. Green public transportation projects, such as electric buses, metro systems, and low-carbon transit solutions, are integral to mitigating climate change and improving urban air quality. However, implementing these initiatives requires effective project management that integrates sustainability across economic, social, and environmental dimensions. This paper evaluates the main challenges in implementing sustainable project management (SPM) within green public transportation projects, focusing on financial constraints, technological barriers, regulatory issues, and stakeholder engagement. By analyzing case studies from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the European Investment Bank (EIB), this study identifies key strategies to improve the success rates of such projects. These strategies involve integrating well-established project management methodologies such as PRINCE2, Agile, and Lean, alongside recommendations for future improvements in the field.

Keywords

Sustainable Project Management (SPM), green public transportation, financial and regulatory challenges, technological integration in transit, stakeholder engagement strategies

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