The Roadmap for Infrastructure Resilience in Chile highlights the vulnerabilities of Chile’s infrastructure, including public transport infrastructure, to natural hazards, including earthquakes, floods, and fires. The transportation sector is critical to economic activity, yet it faces structural challenges due to climate change and disaster risks. The report emphasizes the need for greater cross-sectoral governance, improved funding for disaster resilience, and stronger regulatory oversight of transport infrastructure. It advocates for investment in resilient public transport systems, including road and rail networks, to mitigate the impact of disruptions caused by extreme weather events and seismic activity. Recommendations include integrating climate risk assessments into transport planning, strengthening emergency response mechanisms, and enhancing the resilience of critical transport corridors to maintain connectivity during disasters.
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