Mongolia Transport and Climate Profile 2026
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MONGOLIA
TRANSPORT AND CLIMATE PROFILE
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Transport and Climate Change
Transport Energy Consumption
Adaptation and Resilience
Other Externalities
Vehicle Fleet
Urban Transport
Transport Investments
Transport and Climate Policy Documents
Distribution of Transport and Climate Policy Measures in Policy Documents
National Policy Priorities on Transport
Direct GHG Targets
These tables contains transport-relevant (e.g. economy-wide; sector-specific) GHG emissions targets as explicitly mentioned in the policy documents.
Economy-wide GHG emissions mandates
| Mongolia NDC 3.0 | 2025 | Unconditional target: By implementing unconditional measures under national and sectoral development policies and plans, total GHG emissions (excluding LULUCF) could be reduced by 23.0% by 2030 and 30.3% by 2035 compared to the Business as Usual (BAU) scenario. This corresponds to a reduction of 16.0 million t CO₂-eq. in 2030 and 24.7 million t CO₂-eq. in 2035. Conditional: Conditional targets: With the successful implementation of major GHG reduction measures in relevant sectors, supported by international finance and technology, an additional reduction of 1.8 million t CO₂-eq. by 2030 and 3.9 million t CO₂-eq. by 2035 could be achieved at the national level | 2030 |
| Mongolia NDC 3.0 | 2025 | Unconditional target: By implementing unconditional measures under national and sectoral development policies and plans, total GHG emissions (excluding LULUCF) could be reduced by 23.0% by 2030 and 30.3% by 2035 compared to the Business as Usual (BAU) scenario. This corresponds to a reduction of 16.0 million t CO₂-eq. in 2030 and 24.7 million t CO₂-eq. in 2035. Conditional: Conditional targets: With the successful implementation of major GHG reduction measures in relevant sectors, supported by international finance and technology, an additional reduction of 1.8 million t CO₂-eq. by 2030 and 3.9 million t CO₂-eq. by 2035 could be achieved at the national level | 2035 |
| First Submission of Mongolia's NDC | 2020 | The mitigation target of Mongolia's NDC will be a 22.7% reduction in total national greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030 In addition, if conditional mitigation measures such as the carbon capture and storage and waste-to-energy technology are implemented, then Mongolia could achieve a 27.2% reduction in total national GHG emissions. | 2030 |
| Mongolia's Initial Biennial Update Report | 2017 | The expected mitigation impact of these policies and measures will be a 14% reduction in total national GHG emissions excluding Land use, land-use change and forestry (LULUCF) by 2030, compared to the projected emissions under a business as usual scenario. | 2030 |
| Intended Nationally Determined Contribution (Updated) | 2016 | The expected mitigation impact of these policies and measures will be a 14% reduction in total national GHG emissions excluding Land use, land use change and forestry (LULUCF) by 2030, compared to the projected emissions under a business as usual scenario. | 2030 |
Managing transport GHG emission
| First Submission of Mongolia's NDC | 2020 | 1,048.8 Gg CO2e with measures | 2030 |
Indirect Transport Climate Change Targets
These tables show non-GHG targets as specified in the policy documents which indirectly benefit climate change mitigation and adaptation in the transport sector.
Airport infrastructure improvement
| Vision 2050 - MNG | 2021 | Number of airports with state ranking = 4 | 2025 |
| Vision 2050 - MNG | 2021 | Number of airports with state ranking = 7 | 2030 |
| Vision 2050 - MNG | 2021 | Number of airports with state ranking = 9 | 2050 |
EV mandates/ procurement
| Third National Communication of Mongolia | 2018 | Increase the share of private hybrid road vehicles from approximately 6.5% in 2014 to approximately 13% by 2030. | 2030 |
| Intended Nationally Determined Contribution (Updated) | 2016 | Increase the share of private hybrid road vehicles from approximately 6.5% in 2014 to approximately 13% by 2030. | 2030 |
Freight and logistics improvements - General
| State Policy on Automobile Sector | 2018 | Cargo terminal = 21 | 2026 |
Fuel quality improvement
| Mongolia Sustainable Development Vision 2030 | 2016 | Meet up to 100 percent of the national demand for main fuels from domestic production meeting the Euro-5 standards | 2030 |
Increasing transport activity
| State Policy on Automobile Sector | 2018 | Increase in freight turnover carried out by road transport = 20.9 Increase in passenger turnover by road transport = 17.5 | 2026 |
Infrastructure improvements - General
| State Policy on Automobile Sector | 2018 | Infrastructure Quality in Global Competitiveness Indicators = 74 | 2026 |
Logistics hub
| Vision 2050 - MNG | 2021 | Number of new regional transport and logistic centers = 4 | 2025 |
| Vision 2050 - MNG | 2021 | Number of new regional transport and logistic centers = 7 | 2030 |
| Vision 2050 - MNG | 2021 | Number of new regional transport and logistic centers = 11 | 2050 |
| State Policy on Automobile Sector | 2018 | Logistics center = 6 | 2026 |
Modal shift
| Mongolia's Initial Biennial Update Report | 2017 | Increase share of public transportation 13% by 2030 | 2030 |
Public transport intermodality - General
| State Policy on Automobile Sector | 2018 | Passenger service bus station = 23 | 2026 |
Rail infrastructure expansion
| Vision 2050 - MNG | 2021 | The length of newly built railroads = 1174 | 2025 |
| Vision 2050 - MNG | 2021 | The length of newly built railroads = 1960 | 2030 |
| Vision 2050 - MNG | 2021 | The length of newly built railroads = 4838 | 2050 |
Renewable energy
| Mongolia's Initial Biennial Update Report | 2017 | The new Law on Energy and Renewable energy target is to increase the share of renewable energy in total primary energy sources up to 20% by 2020, 25% by2025 and 30% by 2030. | 2025 |
| Mongolia's Initial Biennial Update Report | 2017 | The new Law on Energy and Renewable energy target is to increase the share of renewable energy in total primary energy sources up to 20% by 2020, 25% by2025 and 30% by 2030. | 2030 |
| Mongolia Green Development Policy | 2014 | Share of renewable energy in total installed capacity of energy production = 30% | 2030 |
Road infrastructure expansion
| Vision 2050 - MNG | 2021 | The length of new national roads to be built = 6616 | 2025 |
| Vision 2050 - MNG | 2021 | The length of new national roads to be built = 8055 | 2030 |
| Vision 2050 - MNG | 2021 | The length of new national roads to be built = 8831 | 2050 |
| State Policy on Automobile Sector | 2018 | National paved road = 7500 km | 2026 |
Vehicle efficiency standards
| State Policy on Automobile Sector | 2018 | Share of eco-vehicles in total vehicles = 30 | 2026 |
Vehicle inspection and maintenance
| State Policy on Automobile Sector | 2018 | Technical inspection center = 40 | 2026 |
Transport and Climate Policy Measures
These tables list the policy measures that relate to climate change mitigation and adaptation in the transport sector that had been identified in the transport policy documents.
Active mobility - General
| National Program on Road Safety | 2019 | creation of conditions for the safe participation of children with disabilities, the elderly, and children in traffic on foot and by bicycle; | x |
Active transport infrastructure expansion and improvement
| Action Plan of the Government of Mongolia 2020-2024 | 2020 | Reduce the dust by 50% by building sidewalk, bicycle paths, children's playground and green areas in accordance with international standards. | x | ||||
| Mongolia Green Development Policy | 2014 | Enhance space available for pedestrians and cyclists through improved planning and organization of pedestrians' carriageways, green areas, bicycle lanes and parking. | x |
Airport infrastructure improvement
| Transport Strategy of Mongolia | n.d. | New Ulaanbaatar International Airport Project | x | x | |||
| Action Plan of the Government of Mongolia 2020-2024 | 2020 | Commence the project to develop airports in Khovd, Dornod and Khuvsgul aimags of 4C category. | x | ||||
| Mongolia Sustainable Development Vision 2030 | 2016 | build a national reserve airport, support free competition in air transportation, develop Khushig Valley airport as the regional hub center, expand national air transportation network, and develop a regional air transportation transit center. | x |
Aviation emission standards
| Mongolia Green Development Policy | 2014 | Establish a legal environment for standard requirements to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and reduce fuel consumption by improving airspace traffic managemen | x |
Aviation improvements - General
| Action Plan of the Government of Mongolia 2020-2024 | 2020 | Continue to liberalize air transportation, promote competition, increase the number and routes of flights and improve the utilization of local airports: Increase the frequency and routes of flights by expanding international flights and code sharing. | x | ||||
| Three Pillar Development Policy | 2018 | Based on the government's policy in the air transport sector, gradually open up air transport and reduce tariffs to develop the market of small aircraft and helicopters and use them in the fields of disaster prevention, agriculture, emergency services, civil aviation, and tourism | x | ||||
| Technology Needs Assessment - Climate Change Mitigation in Mongolia | 2013 | The capacity of railways and air transport will be increased. | x | x | |||
| Road, Transport Sector of Mongolia | 2008 | Improving air navigation safety and Operational safety standards of all air service operators Construction of new international and domestic airports Expansion of international services Increasing of number of air crafts Technical enhancements to be sustained to increase Mongolian airspace capacity and support growth of over-flights; | x |
Aviation safety
| Road, Transport Sector of Mongolia | 2008 | Improving air navigation safety and Operational safety standards of all air service operators | x |
Aviation traffic management
| Mongolia Green Development Policy | 2014 | Establish a legal environment for standard requirements to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and reduce fuel consumption by improving airspace traffic managemen | x |
Black spot analysis and improvement
| Safely Connected: A Regional Road Safety Strategy for CAREC Countries, 2017-2030 | 2017 | Establish an effective system for blackspot identification for the CAREC road network with a system of value for money assessment built in. | x |
Budget/ identification of rail projects
| State Policy on Railway Transportation | 2010 | Railway investment shall be financed from the following sources: 6.2.1.1. state and local budget; 6.2.1.2. domestic and foreign investments, loans and assistance; 6.2.1.3. Other sources legally approved by the National Assembly; 6.2.1.4. private investment. | x |
Bus rapid transit (BRT) system improvement
| Transport Strategy of Mongolia | n.d. | Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project | x | ||||
| Third National Communication of Mongolia | 2018 | Implement bus rapid transport in public transport in Ulaanbaatar to reduce traffic jam. Develop Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system and improvement of the public transport system in Ulaanbaatar Introduce bus-rapid transit service for public transportation in UB city; | x | x | |||
| Intended Nationally Determined Contribution (Updated) | 2016 | Transport (development of a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system and improvement of the public transport system in Ulaanbaatar), | x | x | |||
| Mongolia Green Development Policy | 2014 | Introduce “Bus Rapid Transit” (BRT) to the capital city's public transportation. | x | x |
Capacity building - General
| National Program on Road Safety | 2019 | formation of human resources by preparing traffic management and safety specialists and transport economists in foreign and domestic universities; | x | ||||
| State Policy on Automobile Sector | 2018 | Creating a competitive management and organizational system combined with modern human resource management based on expertise and skills; | x | x | x | ||
| Transit Mongolia National Program | 2008 | Reforming trade, transport and logistics sector structure and organization and strengthening human resource management Organize vocational trainings, seminars, conferences and international study trips involving people specialized in trade, transport and logistics working in government and private sector; | x | x | x |
Coordinate planning across government agencies
| National Program on Road Safety | 2019 | ensure the coordination of the organizations with functions related to ensuring road safety, strengthen their capacity, create an independent and independent system for comprehensive analysis of road safety; | x |
Corridor development program
| State Policy on Automobile Sector | 2018 | development of road transport through the East, West and Central Corridors connected to the Asian Highway Network by supporting trade and transport facilitation and economic corridor development initiatives | x | x | x |
Data collection and repositories - General
| State Policy on Automobile Sector | 2018 | bring the classification and registration of vehicles in line with international standards; | x |
Data modelling
| State Policy on Automobile Sector | 2018 | regularizing the circulation, prospects and forecasts of freight and passenger traffic carried out by road transport throughout the country; | x | x | x |
Development of active mobility plan/ policy
| State Policy on Automobile Sector | 2018 | develop and implement a national program to promote the production and use of bicycles; | x |
Development of automotive plan/ policy
| State Policy on Automobile Sector | 2018 | creation of a legal framework for production, assembly, use of vehicles, cleaning, collection, classification, transportation, recycling, reuse, and disposal of vehicle waste; | x |
Development of logistics plan/policy
| Three Pillar Development Policy | 2018 | In the framework of the implementation of the Trade Facilitation Agreement of the World Trade Organization, new development of trade and transport facilitation policies | x | x | x | ||
| Transit Mongolia National Program | 2008 | Refining legal environment for foreign trade, international transportation and logistics services; | x | x | x |
Development of other transport-related plan/ policy
| National Program on Road Safety | 2019 | creating a city planning system based on public transport services; | x | x |
Development of transport adaptation/ emergency/ disaster/ recovery plan/ policy
| First Submission of Mongolia's NDC | 2020 | there is an ongoing project (2018-2021) aimed to develop the national adaptation plan (NAP) |
Development of transport plan/ policy
| Three Pillar Development Policy | 2018 | develop and implement a unified transport policy that supports economic growth | x | x | x |
Disaster notification/ early warning system
| Mongolia NDC 3.0 | 2025 | 1. Establish and maintain a centralized disaster risk information platform and database, 2. Improve impact-based forecasting tools and supercomputer technology, and expand public access to forecasts; enhance flood early warning observation networks by adding 10 new hydrology monitoring stations, 3. Introduce an integrated emergency alert system capable of disseminating early warnings to the public in real time, 4. Implement a city level and nationwide rapid alert system to ensure timely delivery of early warnings to the public, 5. Establish a national weather radar network, 6. Develop a strategy and master plan for flood protection infrastructure and monitor its implementation in major cities. Conditional measures: 7. Implement a nationwide and city level rapid alert system to ensure timely delivery of early warnings to the public, 8. Establish a national weather radar network for timely detecting natural disasters in the country | x | x | x | ||
| First Submission of Mongolia's NDC | 2020 | Reduce disaster-related losses and damages by strengthening the capacity of early warning systems for climate, weather-related hazards and disasters, and by enhancing the system for effective and timely dissemination of climate and disaster-related information; | |||||
| Third National Communication of Mongolia | 2018 | Establish capacity and early warning system against water shortage, flood hazards and ecosystem degradation and ensuring sustainable use of water resources | |||||
| Intended Nationally Determined Contribution (Updated) | 2016 | To enhance and improve early warning and prevention systems for natural disasters | |||||
| National Action Programme on Climate change (NAPCC) | 2011 | early warning of dangers and risks to human health caused by climate change, improve response outcomes; |
EV - General
| Transport Strategy of Mongolia | n.d. | Battery electric vehicles. General technical requirements for the construction and functional safety Introducing Eco number plates for electric vehicles to amend in Registration number plates of road vehicles. | x | ||||
| Mongolia NDC 3.0 | 2025 | electrification of transport | x | ||||
| Mongolia's Initial Biennial Update Report | 2017 | Increase hydrogen and hybrid fuel use in vehicles and encourage low fuel consumption cars. | x | ||||
| Technology Needs Assessment - Climate Change Mitigation in Mongolia | 2013 | increase hydrogen and hybrid fuel use in vehicles; and | x |
EV charging infrastructure
| Transport Strategy of Mongolia | n.d. | Type and Installation and Location of the Electrical Charging Station Equipment for Electrical road vehicles - General requirement | x | ||||
| Action Plan of the Government of Mongolia 2020-2024 | 2020 | create a network of charging stations with electricity and natural gas. Fully transfer the capital city public transportation services to electric and natural gaspowered vehicles, and create a network of charging stations with electricity and natural gas. | x | x |
EV in public transport
| Action Plan of the Government of Mongolia 2020-2024 | 2020 | Fully transfer the capital city public transportation services to electric and natural gaspowered vehicles | x | x | |||
| Mongolia's Initial Biennial Update Report | 2017 | The decision made to shift 400 buses into hydrogen and hybrid fuel use with the support of “Clean Air Fund”. I | x |
EV manufacturing
| Transport Strategy of Mongolia | n.d. | Pilot project (MON-30) of assembling and manufacturing oversized Electric bus Electric vehicle. | x |
EV pilot projects
| Mongolia Green Development Policy | 2014 | Pilot and implement the introduction of environmentally harmless vehicles into public transportation services | x |
Education and behavior change - General
| National Program on Road Safety | 2019 | to reduce road and transport accidents caused by driver discipline and responsibility by introducing international best practices; improve the training program and environment, improve the system of training and qualification of vehicle drivers using modern technology; improve the attitude, culture, habits and responsibility of road users by incorporating training to improve the knowledge, habits and attitudes of road users in the curriculum of all levels of education and training institutions; to raise the attitude, culture, habits and responsibility of road users by organizing public awareness work in stages; | x |
Energy efficient vehicle incentives excl. EVs
| Third National Communication of Mongolia | 2018 | Support import of fuel-efficient vehicles by alleviating certain taxes. | x |
Enforcement - General
| National Program on Road Safety | 2019 | introduction of advanced techniques and technologies for controlling vehicle violations along national and local highways; | x | ||||
| Third National Communication of Mongolia | 2018 | Improve enforcement mechanism of standards for road vehicles and non-road based transport. | x |
Environment impact assessment
| National Program on Energy Saving | 2017 | to increase the participation of electric transport in public passenger transport services and to introduce fuel-powered vehicles with less negative impact on the environment. | x |
Freight Laws and Regulatory measures
| State Policy on Automobile Sector | 2018 | creation of a legal environment in line with international standards for the unified regulation of domestic cargo transportation services, registration of carriers, and monitoring of their activities; | x | x | x | ||
| Transit Mongolia National Program | 2008 | Facilitating and improving the efficiency of border, customs and state inspection activities; Provide legal regulation on making transit transportation and logistics related activities in line with border and customs control measures; Adjust foreign trade related documents used in Mongolia to international standards, transfer to one unified standard; Introduce a mechanism for monitoring and regulation of “from warehouse to warehouse” goods traffic into customs service; Enable the development of international auto road transit transportation and international auto road transportation of containers on a route Zamyn Uud-UlaanbaatarAltanbulag; Encourage and expand freight forwarding service initiatives and projects such as Asia-Europe connecting “Friendship”; “”Mongol Vector” container line; Enable activities on having Mongolian auto road trasporters get access to sea ports and organize two way transportation through territory of China; Enable the coordination between border, customs and state inspection authorities, implementation of administrative and organizational measures on information exchange and simplified and collaborative control; Improve and expand the scope of risk management system in customs clearance and control; Refine and amend laws on auto transportation, civil aviation, railway, marine transportation reflecting transit transportation and logistics issues; | x | x | x | x | x |
Freight and logistics improvements - General
| Voluntary National Review 2023 | 2023 | An integrated network of roads, transport, ports, free zones and logistics should be planned, built and implemented based on this network. | x | x | x |
Freight intermodality - General
| Transit Mongolia National Program | 2008 | Establish railway, auto road and air transport international network HUB based on a new international airport to be built in Ulaanbaatar city; | x | x | x | x |
Fuel quality improvement
| Mongolia NDC 3.0 | 2025 | cleaner fuels | x | x | x | ||
| International Energy Charter | 2015 | encouraging the clean and efficient use of fossil fuels | x |
Green roads program
| Mongolia Green Development Policy | 2014 | Develop an environmentally sound infrastructure and transportation network with no adverse impacts on nature, human health and biodiversity. Use more renewable energy for lightings along streets, roads, and railways. Develop and implement the design plan by defining the location planning of sidewalks, bicycle roads, green space, and parking lots, in accordance with the general and partial planning of cities and towns. | x | x | x |
Hydrogen
| Mongolia's Initial Biennial Update Report | 2017 | Increase hydrogen and hybrid fuel use in vehicles and encourage low fuel consumption cars. | x | ||||
| Mongolia's Initial Biennial Update Report | 2017 | The decision made to shift 400 buses into hydrogen and hybrid fuel use with the support of “Clean Air Fund”. I | x | ||||
| Technology Needs Assessment - Climate Change Mitigation in Mongolia | 2013 | increase hydrogen and hybrid fuel use in vehicles; and | x |
Informal public transport (IPT)/ paratransit measures improvement - General
| Transport Strategy of Mongolia | n.d. | Ropeway project (Under study ) | x |
Infrastructure improvements - General
| Voluntary National Review 2023 | 2023 | Fully connect to regional economic integration through a unified infrastructure network and create basic conditions to ensure rapid economic growth; | x | ||||
| National Program on Road Safety | 2019 | 30% expansion and development of road, transportation and logistics network that supports economic growth and provides safe and comfortable services that meet social needs; | x | ||||
| State Policy on Automobile Sector | 2018 | Development of international transport by creating quality, accessible and combined transport infrastructure; to plan and develop a safe, fast and high-capacity transport network between neighboring countries and within the territory, cities and towns of Mongolia; | x | x | x | ||
| Third National Communication of Mongolia | 2018 | Implement user and environment-friendly transport smart system; | x | x | x | ||
| Three Pillar Development Policy | 2018 | start the construction of the transport and logistics network to support the industrial sector through sales | x | x | x | ||
| International Energy Charter | 2015 | promoting the realisation of infrastructure projects important for providing global and regional energy security modernisation, renewal and rationalisation by industry of services and installations for the production, conversion, transport, distribution and use of energy promoting the developemnt and interconnection of energy transport infrastructure and the regional integration of energy markets facilitating access to transport infrastructure, for the international trnaist purposes in line with the objectives of this Charter coordination and where appropriate, harmonisation of safety principles and guidelines for energy products and their transport as well as for energy installations, at high level | |||||
| Transit Mongolia National Program | 2008 | Establish service infrastructure (including hotels, car parking, lots, auto service, gas station, cafeteria, traffic control points, technical ambulance, public toilet facility) in every 150-200kms of international auto road; | x |
Innovations and digitalization - General
| National Program on Road Safety | 2019 | 50 percent of the streets, squares, and intercity roads in Ulaanbaatar city, the provincial capital, and large settlements will be covered by cameras to improve the conditions for protecting citizens from criminal attacks and violations. | x | x | |||
| Transit Mongolia National Program | 2008 | Introduce up to date equipment and technology for simple and efficient control activities that will prevent from having prohibited or bad quality products or hazardous waste cross the borders of Mongolia Simplify information in trade and transport related documentations, introduce a unified standard, shift to electronic version; | x | x | x |
Intelligent transport systems (ITS)
| Transport Strategy of Mongolia | n.d. | Planning to introduce ITS, RFID standards To develop & implement National ITS program and Road Transport Safety Policy and Action Plan up to 2030 | x | ||||
| National Program on Road Safety | 2019 | introduction of a unified information system for road traffic management, control, regulation, accident and violation registration based on an intelligent transportation system; introduction of road management, control and regulation system based on intelligent transport system; | x | ||||
| State Policy on Automobile Sector | 2018 | development of taxi services based on intelligent transport systems; Ulaanbaatar city's traffic organization will be upgraded to a smart transportation system, increasing road capacity and reducing congestion; | x | x | |||
| Mongolia Green Development Policy | 2014 | Reduce toxic emissions from automobiles by introducing the smart traffic management system and expanding roads. | x |
Investment required for specific projects
| Transport Strategy of Mongolia | n.d. | To increase investment for constructing new transport infrastructure and logistics networks that support SDGs, meet social, economical and environmental requirement; | x | x | x |
LPG/ CNG/ LNG
| Transport Strategy of Mongolia | n.d. | Safety requirements of compressor station for charging road vehicles with natural gas Road vehicles. Vehicle using natural gas. General requirements. Technical operation of compressor station for charging road vehicles with natural gas | x | ||||
| Action Plan of the Government of Mongolia 2020-2024 | 2020 | Fully transfer the capital city public transportation services to electric and natural gaspowered vehicles, and create a network of charging stations with electricity and natural gas. | x | x | |||
| State Policy on Automobile Sector | 2018 | updating the fleet of intra-city and suburban transport services with vehicles powered by natural or liquefied gas, electricity, other environmentally friendly sources, and their combined use; | x | ||||
| Third National Communication of Mongolia | 2018 | Shift from liquid fuel to LPG for vehicles in Ulaanbaatar and aimag (province) centers by improving taxation and environmental fee system. | x | x | |||
| Mongolia's Initial Biennial Update Report | 2017 | Expand the liquid gas distribution network. | x | ||||
| National Program on Energy Saving | 2017 | to increase the consumption of gas and mixed fuel in automobile transport, to support vehicles with low fuel consumption; | x | ||||
| Mongolia's Initial Biennial Update Report | 2017 | Installed the equipment for gas fuel for 21 buses of “Bus 1” company, 22 buses of “Bus 3” company, 50 trolleybuses of “Electric transportation” company. In total 98 buses equiped with gas fuel as of 18 of January, 2015 (MET, 2013). | x | ||||
| Intended Nationally Determined Contribution (Updated) | 2016 | Shift from liquid fuel to LPG for vehicles in Ulaanbaatar and aimag (province) centres by improving taxation and environmental fee system. | x | x | |||
| National Action Programme on Climate change (NAPCC) | 2011 | to increase the use of gas and mixed fuels in road transport, and transport with low fuel consumption promote the use of tools; | x |
Land use - General
| Action Plan of the Government of Mongolia 2020-2024 | 2020 | Identify potential settlement areas for development with optimal regional structure based on the appropriate mix of locals and settlers and connect them to air, road and railway transport networks. | x | x | |||
| National Program on Road Safety | 2019 | to create a regulation that prioritizes criteria for ensuring road traffic organization and road safety in urban and settlement planning and land allocation; | x |
Logistics customs and border procedures
| Action Plan of the Government of Mongolia 2020-2024 | 2020 | Create an environment for the development of trade, services and light industry for export and domestic markets by gradually developing infrastructure in free economic zones and provide support for foreign and domestic investors. Upgrade the entry capacity of border checkpoints to a level equal to that of the neighboring countries. Renovate and improve the buildings and facilities of border posts. Establish cross-border economic cooperation zones in the regions close to markets and natural resources with sufficient manpower and favorable environment for industrial development. | x | x | x | ||
| State Policy on Automobile Sector | 2018 | creation of a legal environment in line with international standards for the unified regulation of domestic cargo transportation services, registration of carriers, and monitoring of their activities; | x | x | x | ||
| Three Pillar Development Policy | 2018 | to carry out foreign trade reform by joining economic integration with the region and neighboring countries, and create a trade network to support national production; coordinate the operations of mining companies, buyers, and border ports, and optimize the organization of interstate transport; expand trade with neighboring countries, ensure coordination between local and port control organizations, and improve services by increasing the capacity of border ports; | x | x | x | ||
| Transit Mongolia National Program | 2008 | Facilitating and improving the efficiency of border, customs and state inspection activities; Provide legal regulation on making transit transportation and logistics related activities in line with border and customs control measures; Adjust foreign trade related documents used in Mongolia to international standards, transfer to one unified standard; Introduce a mechanism for monitoring and regulation of “from warehouse to warehouse” goods traffic into customs service; Enable the development of international auto road transit transportation and international auto road transportation of containers on a route Zamyn Uud-UlaanbaatarAltanbulag; Encourage and expand freight forwarding service initiatives and projects such as Asia-Europe connecting “Friendship”; “”Mongol Vector” container line; Enable activities on having Mongolian auto road trasporters get access to sea ports and organize two way transportation through territory of China; Enable the coordination between border, customs and state inspection authorities, implementation of administrative and organizational measures on information exchange and simplified and collaborative control; Improve and expand the scope of risk management system in customs clearance and control; | x | x | x | x | x |
Logistics digitalization and technology
| Mongolia Sustainable Development Vision 2030 | 2016 | Simplify the system for special license issuance, digitalize and improve tax payments and state registration systems Develop infrastructure and logistics networks of trade and services to improve competitiveness of export goods,, | x | x | x | ||
| Transit Mongolia National Program | 2008 | Introducing innovations of information and communication technology in facilitating trade, transportation and logistics services; Simplify information in trade and transport related documentations, introduce a unified standard, shift to electronic version; | x | x | x | x |
Logistics hub
| Transport Strategy of Mongolia | n.d. | Multimodal transportation logistic center at Khushigt Valley | x | x | x | ||
| Action Plan of the Government of Mongolia 2020-2024 | 2020 | Establish transport terminals for cargo and passenger transportation in the capital city and local areas within the framework of PPP. Commence the project to create international transportation and logistics hub at the Denizen port of Tianjin city of the Republic of China. Establish freight and logistics center in Nalaikh district of Ulaanbaatar based on Ulaanbaatar railway using PPP modality. | x | x | x | x | x |
| State Policy on Automobile Sector | 2018 | To establish an international transport and logistics center based on Ulaanbaatar city, Zamyn-Uud, Sainshand, Dornogovi province, Choibalsan, Dorno province, Altanbula international dry port, Selenge province, Tsagaanuur free zone, Bayan-Olgii province; | x | x | x | x | |
| Three Pillar Development Policy | 2018 | To establish a supply and transport logistics complex near Bichite port | x | x | x | x | |
| Mongolia's Initial Biennial Update Report | 2017 | Build and use transportation and logistics centers to serve the agricultural, industrial and mining sectors, develop new forms of transportation; | x | x | x | ||
| Mongolia Sustainable Development Vision 2030 | 2016 | Build and use transportation and logistics centers to serve the agricultural, industrial and mining sectors, develop new forms of transportation; Develop new transportation and logistics centers, | x | x | x | ||
| State Policy on Railway Transportation | 2010 | the formation of a large transportation hub with railways, highways, and airports; | x | x | x | ||
| Road, Transport Sector of Mongolia | 2008 | Construction transport and trade logistics and terminals etc. | x | x | x | ||
| Transit Mongolia National Program | 2008 | Establish model freight specialized terminal entities and logistics centers near Ulaanbaatar city and set up a network for providing the population with good quality food and consumer products that meet health and sanitary requirements; Establish upscale logistics centers and terminal entities in Zamyn Uud and Ulaanbaatar city; establish Â-Ñ class logistics centers and terminal entities in regional centers and other places; establish a national network; | x | x | x | x |
Managing transport air pollution
| Action Plan of the Government of Mongolia 2020-2024 | 2020 | Reduce the dust by 50% by building sidewalk, bicycle paths, children's playground and green areas in accordance with international standards. | x |
Modal shift
| First Submission of Mongolia's NDC | 2020 | Switch the coal export transportation to rail transport from auto transportation | x | ||||
| National Action Programme on Climate change (NAPCC) | 2011 | of large buses and electric vehicles for public passenger transport services increase the share; | x |
Nationwide emergency hotline for road crashes
| Safely Connected: A Regional Road Safety Strategy for CAREC Countries, 2017-2030 | 2017 | Ensure modern and reliable communication coverage for all sections of CAREC corridors and a single emergency call number Ensure emergency phone numbers with multilingual capability are widely known to both national and international road users. | x |
Parking measures - General
| Mongolia Green Development Policy | 2014 | Establish a legal regulatory environment for planning, construction, usage, and control of parking lots. | x |
Passenger and freight load limits
| Safely Connected: A Regional Road Safety Strategy for CAREC Countries, 2017-2030 | 2017 | Ensure that information on national load limit regulations is shared among CAREC countries. | x |
Private sector cooperation
| Transit Mongolia National Program | 2008 | Attract active participation of private sector in formulation and execution of trade, transportation and logistics sector policies, decisions and activities. | x | x | x |
Private sector investment/ PPP
| State Policy on Automobile Sector | 2018 | establishment and development of a local transport and logistics center based on agriculture within the framework of public-private partnership; establishment and development of a local transport and logistics center based on the production of building materials within the framework of public-private partnership; Establishment and development of specialized cargo transport and logistics centers in Ulaanbaatar within the framework of public-private partnership;. ensure the participation of government organizations, citizens, private sector and non-governmental organizations in policy implementation activities. | x | x | x | ||
| State Policy on Railway Transportation | 2010 | According to the relevant law in force in Mongolia, the railway infrastructure will be newly built with private sector investment, and the railway infrastructure, which is of special importance to the national economy and society, will be transferred to the state property after a certain period of use. | x |
Public transport improvement - General
| Voluntary National Review 2023 | 2023 | Improve the quality and standard of public transport in Ulaanbaatar; introduce a new high-capacity public transport system | x | x | |||
| Action Plan of the Government of Mongolia 2020-2024 | 2020 | Gradually introduce smart, eco, electric single and double-decker buses, electromagnetic and cable vehicles in public transportation system to ensure a comfortable ride for passengers. | x | ||||
| State Policy on Automobile Sector | 2018 | To provide safe and comfortable passenger transportation services that meet the interdependence of modes of transportation and are competitive; planning a public transport network that integrates advanced techniques, technologies and software with the general development plan of cities and villages; take and implement complex measures to reduce congestion by introducing new types of public transport with a large capacity in the capital; | x | x | |||
| Third National Communication of Mongolia | 2018 | Implement environmentally friendly public transportation based on piloting and experimental activities; Expand public transportation system | x | ||||
| Mongolia's Initial Biennial Update Report | 2017 | Extend the number of buses and trolleybuses used for public transportation in cities | x | ||||
| Mongolia's Initial Biennial Update Report | 2017 | NAMA Urban Passenger Transport Ulaanbaatar project has been registered to NAMA Registry (UNFCCC, 2016a) with focus to mitigate air pollution of Ulaanbaatar and thereby reducing GHG emissions. | x | x | |||
| Intended Nationally Determined Contribution (Updated) | 2016 | Transport (development of a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system and improvement of the public transport system in Ulaanbaatar), | x | x | |||
| Mongolia Sustainable Development Vision 2030 | 2016 | create a new modern public transportation system in Ulaanbaatar city. | x | x | x | ||
| Mongolia Green Development Policy | 2014 | Upgrade of public transportation vehicles, and implement an effective and efficient planning of stops and routes. Pilot and implement the introduction of environmentally harmless vehicles into public transportation services Pilot an introduction of fuel gases use of public transportation services and conduct studies on necessary equipment. | x | ||||
| Technology Needs Assessment - Climate Change Mitigation in Mongolia | 2013 | The road network and quality of public transport services in Ulaanbaatar City will be improved. | x | x |
Public transport intermodality - General
| Mongolia NDC 3.0 | 2025 | multimodal public transit systems | x | x | |||
| Action Plan of the Government of Mongolia 2020-2024 | 2020 | Establish transport terminals for cargo and passenger transportation in the capital city and local areas within the framework of PPP. | x | x | x | x | |
| State Policy on Automobile Sector | 2018 | passenger transport service complex will be established in each province within the framework of public-private partnership, passenger transport services will be organized by connecting them with postal services, and increase the efficiency of transport; | x |
Rail equipment and furniture improvement
| Transport Strategy of Mongolia | n.d. | Signaling renovation works is undergoing among Khoid-UlaanbaatarZamiin-Uud stations of the Ulaanbaatar railways from 2016 to 2019; | x | x |
Rail improvement - General
| State Policy on Railway Transportation | 2010 | In order to ensure the national economic security, all economic activities and the social development of the population, the gauge width of the new railway to be built in Mongolia shall be 1520 mm in the condition of direct connection or intersection with the existing railway line. The Government shall present and decide on the gauge width of the railway line for freight transportation from the mineral deposit processing plant to the border port, where the products will be directly transported for export. | x |
Rail infrastructure expansion
| Transport Strategy of Mongolia | n.d. | Erdenet – OvootArtssuuri (770 km) Bogdkhan bypass (150 km) Tavantolgoi - Sainshand (458 km) Shiveekhuren - Sekhe (13 km) Tavan Tolgoi– Gashuun Sukhait (267 km) Branch rail line of Oyu Tolgoi (40.4 km) Zuunbayan - Khangi (281 km) Khuut - Bichigt (222 km) The extension of the rolling stock depot at the Zuunkharaa station from 2017 to 2019 with the funding of the 30,0 billion MNT; Railways infrastructure renovation work(200 km – 164 billion MNT(2016-2020) Pre-feasibility of study of the “Bogdkhan” railway bypass of Ulaanbaatar is developed to increase transit transportation volume, planning to build 281 km railway to continue Sainshand-Zuunbayan branch line until the KhangiMandal border port 414.6 km railway project under the construction stage from Tavantolgoi to Zuunbayan direction. | x | ||||
| Action Plan of the Government of Mongolia 2020-2024 | 2020 | . Complete the construction of Tavan Tolgoi-Gashuunsukhait and Tavan Tolgoi-Zuunbayan bound railroad and commence the Saikhshand-Baruun Urt-Khuut; Khuut-Bichigt, Khuut-Choibalsan and Zuunbayan-Khangi bound railroad construction projects. Commence the technical and park renovations of Ulaanbaatar railway Complete the feasibility study of Bogdkhan railway and the western vertical railway. Establish a dry port that meets the international standards and based on the railway network. | x | ||||
| Three Pillar Development Policy | 2018 | Increase the capacity of Ulaanbaatar railway; | x | x | |||
| Mongolia's Initial Biennial Update Report | 2017 | The government is also in the final planning stages of an initiative aimed at extending the national rail system, which at present, consists of only a handful of major cross-country lines. complete the construction of railroads from Erdenet - Ovoot to Bogd khaan, and initiate the railroad construction work in the regions and complete the construction of railroads in the regions | x | ||||
| Mongolia's Initial Biennial Update Report | 2017 | Construction of railroad in Gobi and Eastern region accomplished by 60% and 70% of the construction work of the second railroad completed. | x | ||||
| Mongolia Sustainable Development Vision 2030 | 2016 | complete the construction of railroads from Erdenet - Ovoot to Bogd khaan, and initiate the railroad construction work in the regions. and complete the construction of railroads in the regions. | x | ||||
| Technology Needs Assessment - Climate Change Mitigation in Mongolia | 2013 | expand the railway network; The capacity of railways and air transport will be increased. | x | ||||
| National Action Programme on Climate change (NAPCC) | 2011 | Expanding the railway network in Govinj and Eastern regions for heavy-duty vehicles limit consumption; | x | ||||
| State Policy on Railway Transportation | 2010 | Start construction in the first phase (about 1100 km in total): 3.2.2.1. Dalanzadgad-Tavan Tolgoi-Tsagaan Suvara-Zunbayan-400 km; 3.2.2.2. Sainshand-West-Long-350 km; 3.2.2.3. West-Urt-Khuot-140 km; 3.2.2.4. Khoot-Choibalsan-150 km. Start construction in the second phase (about 1900 km in total): 3.2.4.1. Narinsukhait-Shiveehuren-45.5 km; 3.2.4.2. Tavantolgoi-Gashuunsuhait-267 km; 3.2.4.3. Khoot-Tamsagbulag-Nümrög-380 km; 3.2.4.4. Khoot-Bichigt-200 km; 3.2.4.5. Zuonbayan-Khangi-280 km; 3.2.4.6. Erdenet-Artssuuri-780 km. Start construction in the third phase (about 3600 km in total) 3.2.6.4. Construction of a railway in the direction of Ulaanbaatar-Kharkhorin. | x | ||||
| Road, Transport Sector of Mongolia | 2008 | Construction a secondary railway line À.Gobi region's railway line B.East railway line | x | ||||
| Transit Mongolia National Program | 2008 | Construct second tracks to general railway network and increase transit transportation; | x |
Railway electrification
| First Submission of Mongolia's NDC | 2020 | Switch the heating of passenger train to electric heating | x | ||||
| Mongolia's Initial Biennial Update Report | 2017 | Reach length of tarmac road at 11000km by 2021 and electrify main rail roads | x | ||||
| National Program on Energy Saving | 2017 | to increase the participation of electric transport in public passenger transport services and to introduce fuel-powered vehicles with less negative impact on the environment. | x | ||||
| Mongolia Green Development Policy | 2014 | Reduce toxic emissions from the transportation sector by systematically electrifying the railroad networks. | x | ||||
| National Action Programme on Climate change (NAPCC) | 2011 | starting the transition of railway transport to electricity | x | ||||
| Road, Transport Sector of Mongolia | 2008 | Railway electrification projec | x | ||||
| Transit Mongolia National Program | 2008 | Study possibility on using electric trains in railway; | x |
Railway rolling stock improvement
| Transit Mongolia National Program | 2008 | Renovate and increase number of parks for all types of transportation rolling stocks; especially renovate railway transportation rolling stock park with special wagons that meet norms for storage and transportation of easily damaged and fragile goods; | x |
Reduction of transport/ logistics costs
| Three Pillar Development Policy | 2018 | development and implementation of mining exchange and logistics center network planning to reduce transportation and logistics costs; | x | x | x | ||
| Mongolia Sustainable Development Vision 2030 | 2016 | Further reduce the costs of international and domestic trade, reduce the number of days for foreign trade /exports/ to 18 days, and decrease the costs and expenses related to trading and related activities. reduce transportation costs and expenses of imported goods, reduce the number of days for foreign trade /exports/ to 25 days, and decrease the costs and expenses of trading and related activities. | x | x | x |
Reference to domestic financing mechanisms
| State Policy on Automobile Sector | 2018 | supporting the road transport industry with flexible tariff policies and fair competition policies, and moving to free tariffs; | x | ||||
| Law on Autoroads | 2017 | An "Auto road norm, normative fund" to develop, approve and upgrade auto road norm, normative and technical documentation shall be in place and the fund shall comprise of following sources: 8.4.1.revenue amounting to 0.4 per cent of budgeted cost of auto road construction, repair, feasibility study, design and drawings; 8.4.2.revenue from sales of auto road norms, normatives and technical documentation; 8.4.3.donation provided for the purpose to review and update norm, normative and technical documentation; 8.4.4.other. | x |
Reference to international financial support
| Safely Connected: A Regional Road Safety Strategy for CAREC Countries, 2017-2030 | 2017 | Seek funding from external sources to augment road safety national budgets. | x |
Renewable energy
| Mongolia NDC 3.0 | 2025 | renewable energy generation |
Reporting, transparency, feedback mechanism
| National Program on Road Safety | 2019 | The central state administrative organization, relevant agencies, governors of provinces and capitals shall annually monitor and evaluate the implementation of the goals and activities included in the action plan for the implementation of the program, and submit the report to the central state administrative organization in charge of road and transportation issues. he central state administrative organization in charge of road and transport issues will monitor and evaluate the implementation of the national program and present the report to the Government and the National Road Safety Council. | x | ||||
| State Policy on Automobile Sector | 2018 | 6.1. The central state administrative organization in charge of road transport will monitor and evaluate policy implementation every two years, and professional non-governmental organizations in the field every four years. 6.2. The central state administrative organization in charge of road transport shall select a professional non-governmental organization for monitoring and evaluation of policy implementation, taking into account the organization's monitoring and evaluation work experience and the qualification of human resources, and execute it on the basis of a contract. 6.3. The central state administrative body in charge of road transport issues will issue a policy implementation report every year and present it to the government within the first quarter of the following year. 6.4. Based on the conclusions and recommendations made based on the monitoring and evaluation report on the implementation of the policy, additions and changes can be made to the policy goals, action plans, and indicators. | x | x | x | ||
| Safely Connected: A Regional Road Safety Strategy for CAREC Countries, 2017-2030 | 2017 | Undertake regular monitoring of national road safety action plans and evaluate outcomes to provide feedback to improve road safety intervention development and delivery Review the effectiveness of the legislation framework for vehicle insurance requirements across CAREC countries | x |
Research in transport sector
| National Program on Road Safety | 2019 | to introduce optimal regulation of traffic organization based on research, analysis, and planning, and to improve traffic management and regulation. | x | ||||
| State Policy on Automobile Sector | 2018 | Determine the development of the automobile industry based on the results of research and analysis and introduce innovations in the automobile industry. support and develop the introduction of innovative products and services in the automotive industry. | x | ||||
| Mongolia's Initial Biennial Update Report | 2017 | Begin initial research into building an underground metro in Ulaanbaatar. | x | x |
Road charging and tolls
| Action Plan of the Government of Mongolia 2020-2024 | 2020 | Increase the number of toll collection and monitoring points of auto roads utilization preparedness and fully digitize their operations. | x |
Road infrastructure expansion
| Transport Strategy of Mongolia | n.d. | Total of 130.6 km asphalt auto road from Ugiinuur – Battsengel - Ikh Tamir To prepare the plan and start a construction of total of 179.7 km asphalt auto road from Khatgal to Khankh Total of 136 km asphalt auto road from Khutag undur Bulgan aimag to Baga-Ilenkh port Total 220 km asphalt auto road from Ulaanbaatar to Darkhan Total 29,6 km asphalt auto road from Ulaanbaatar to Naliakh To start a construction of 160 km asphalt auto road through Kherlen soum – Khavirga port – Ereentsav Total of 125.5 km asphalt auto road from Kherlen soum to Khavirga port Total 67 km asphalt auto road from Tosontsengel to Uliastai To prepare a plan and start a construction of total of 56 km asphalt auto road through Kharkhorin – Khujirt - Arvaikheer To complete a construction of asphalt road through Dalanzadgad, Bayandalai, and Gurvantes Total of 272 km asphalt auto road from Baruun-Urt to Bichigt To start a construction of 323 km asphalt road from Kherlen Soum to Bayankhoshuu Highway project from Ulaanbaatar to New International Airport in Hushigt Valley, (Chinese soft loan, 32.2 km, 2016-2019) Constructing new Bridges in Ulaanbaatar area (Yarmag, Sonsgolon, Zamyn Tsagdaa, Byanzurkh etc) The extension and renovation of the 204,1 km paved road connecting Darkhan and Ulaanbaatar cities are implemented with the ADB and EBRD soft loans. The project is to be implemented from 2019 to 2021 with the total cost of the project is 260 million USD The extension and renovation of the 20.9 km paved road connecting Nalaikh and Choir from Gatsuurt junction of Ulaanbaatar city are implemented with the Chinese soft loan. The project is to be implemented from 2019 to 2020 with the total cost of the project is 36.5 million USD. 189.7 km paved Western road construction project funded by ADB and Government of Mongolia, completion rate is around 80 % and will be completed by 2020. The total cost of the project is 120 million USD | x | ||||
| Voluntary National Review 2023 | 2023 | expand and modernize the main and secondary road network and road facilities and construct multi-level intersections to improve accessibility and reduce traffic congestion An integrated network of roads, transport, ports, free zones and logistics should be planned, built and implemented based on this network. | x | ||||
| Action Plan of the Government of Mongolia 2020-2024 | 2020 | Complete the construction of making AN3 of the Asian Highway Network or UlaanbaatarDarkhan, Darkhan-Altanbulag and Nalaikh-Bayan roads with 4 lines, complete the construction of AN4 paved roads of the Asian Highway Network or Tsagaan Nuur-Ulaan Baishint roads and roads surrounding Ulgii city and continue the construction of vertical and horizontal axis auto roads of Millennium road network. Continue the construction of vertical and horizontal axis auto roads originating from OrkhonDashinchilen auto roads. . Implement paved road projects to link major urban settlements to border checkpoints. Commence the construction of 124.5 km of paved roads from Choibalsan to Khavirga border checkpoint and Norovlin-Bayan-uul-Ulikhan border checkpoint paved roads in order to develop crossborder tourism. Construct 2022 km auto roads to some soums and urban areas that are of economic and social importance or critical for developing tourism. Construct 163.3 km auto roads between Khovd and Ulaangom. Reduce traffic congestion in Ulaanbaatar by creation of auto road network that disperses traffic density, balances the load and meets the transportation demand. | x | x | |||
| State Policy on Automobile Sector | 2018 | develop the road transport infrastructure according to the main tourist destinations, increase the type of tourist transport services that meet the demand of foreign and domestic tourists, and improve the quality; Ulaanbaatar city's traffic organization will be upgraded to a smart transportation system, increasing road capacity and reducing congestion; | x | x | |||
| Third National Communication of Mongolia | 2018 | Finalize paved road connection of capital city with aimag centers Improve road network in Ulaanbaatar by transferring to the orbital road system, building bridges; | x | x | |||
| Three Pillar Development Policy | 2018 | connecting provincial centers with the capital by road Expand and modernize the road network of Ulaanbaatar city; | x | ||||
| Mongolia Green Development Policy | 2014 | Reduce toxic emissions from automobiles by introducing the smart traffic management system and expanding roads. | x | ||||
| Road, Transport Sector of Mongolia | 2008 | Construction Asian Highway Routes in Mongolia | x | ||||
| Transit Mongolia National Program | 2008 | Expanding national road and transport network, connecting it to international transport system; Commissioning of auto road from Choir to Zamyn Uud Finish the construction of horizontal ÀÍ-32 auto road; Connect regional pillar centers and aimag centers with paved road; Construction and commissioning of western regiona vertical ÀÍ-4 autoroad, connect aimag centers along this road with infrastructure, logistics network and terminal entities of neighboring countries; | x | x |
Road surfacing
| Mongolia's Initial Biennial Update Report | 2017 | extend the domestic asphalt roads length by 800 km Develop new transportation and logistics centers, extend asphalt roads for international and domestic travels by another 470 Km | x | ||||
| Mongolia Sustainable Development Vision 2030 | 2016 | extend the domestic asphalt roads length by 800 km, extend asphalt roads for international and domestic travels by another 470 Km | x |
Routine transport asset maintenance
| Action Plan of the Government of Mongolia 2020-2024 | 2020 | Carry out overhaul, regular maintenance and upkeep works for 14,918.7 km of national and international road network in compliance with the norms and standards. | x |
Shipping improvement - General
| Three Pillar Development Policy | 2018 | expand trade with neighboring countries, ensure coordination between local and port control organizations, and improve services by increasing the capacity of border ports; |
Shipping port infrastructure improvements
| Voluntary National Review 2023 | 2023 | An integrated network of roads, transport, ports, free zones and logistics should be planned, built and implemented based on this network. |
Stakeholder involvement - General
| Transit Mongolia National Program | 2008 | Enable cooperation among government, non government organizations and private sector, establish an integrated information system, provide with information on sector current news and technical innovations, create a mechanism for recieving public comments and feedback; | x | x | x |
Taxi - General
| State Policy on Automobile Sector | 2018 | development of taxi services based on intelligent transport systems; | x | x |
Technical standards for general transport infrastructure
| Safely Connected: A Regional Road Safety Strategy for CAREC Countries, 2017-2030 | 2017 | Conduct a legislative review of vehicle standards across CAREC countries to ensure that these are at a level that promotes safety | x |
Technical standards for rail infrastructure
| Mongolia Green Development Policy | 2014 | Formulate and enforce a standard for building wildlife migration corridors and tunnels, along railways and roads. Formulate and enforce standards for construction of railway tunnels (in case to dig deeper than 24 meters) by undertaking studies on technologies and equipment. | x |
Technical standards for road infrastructure
| Safely Connected: A Regional Road Safety Strategy for CAREC Countries, 2017-2030 | 2017 | Review existing design standards for CAREC highways in the light of international good practice Develop and implement a system to improve design standards for CAREC highways to conform with internationally accepted standards of road safety engineering. | x | ||||
| About Road Traffic Safety | 2015 | 19.1. Planning, construction, expansion, repair and maintenance of roads and road structures shall meet the requirements of road traffic safety. | x | ||||
| Mongolia Green Development Policy | 2014 | Formulate and enforce a standard for building wildlife migration corridors and tunnels, along railways and roads. | x |
Technical standards for vehicles
| Action Plan of the Government of Mongolia 2020-2024 | 2020 | Ensure the road safety and security and reduce traffic accidents and resulting damages by setting standards for cargo and public transportation vehicles to have a vehicle camera, gradual restriction of imports of right-hand drive vehicles and implementing effective policies to prevent traffic accidents and violations. | x | ||||
| Intended Nationally Determined Contribution (Updated) | 2016 | Improve enforcement mechanism of standards for road vehicles and non-road based transport. | x | ||||
| About Road Traffic Safety | 2015 | Vehicles manufactured and assembled in the country for the purpose of participating in road traffic in the territory of Mongolia, their structural components, additional equipment and spare parts that affect traffic safety must fully meet the appropriate technical norms, rules, standards, and traffic safety requirements and confirmed by the opinion of the relevant scientific organization. | x |
Technology and knowledge transfer
| Safely Connected: A Regional Road Safety Strategy for CAREC Countries, 2017-2030 | 2017 | Provide opportunities for CAREC countries to share expertise and knowledge to ensure consistency of vehicle inspection and maintenance systems across CAREC countries | x | ||||
| Transit Mongolia National Program | 2008 | Participate actively in activities of international and regional organizations; make full use of technical assistance and aid; . Invite internationally experienced consultants and experts for short and long term mission, organize exchange of specialists; | x | x | x |
Traffic management
| National Program on Road Safety | 2019 | to introduce optimal regulation of traffic organization based on research, analysis, and planning, and to improve traffic management and regulation. | x | ||||
| Third National Communication of Mongolia | 2018 | The efficient management of traffic demand | x | ||||
| National Action Programme on Climate change (NAPCC) | 2011 | take measures to improve city traffic regulation and reduce congestion; | x | x |
Training of enforcement authorities
| Safely Connected: A Regional Road Safety Strategy for CAREC Countries, 2017-2030 | 2017 | Provide training for traffic police and engineers in crash investigation and blackspot identification. | x |
Transport Laws and Regulations- General
| National Program on Road Safety | 2019 | creation of a combined legal and economic regulation that meets international standards for road safety; | x | ||||
| Safely Connected: A Regional Road Safety Strategy for CAREC Countries, 2017-2030 | 2017 | Strengthen legislative frameworks based on the findings of the review. Introduce modifications and amendments to the legislative framework in each CAREC country. | x | ||||
| Transit Mongolia National Program | 2008 | Refine and amend laws on auto transportation, civil aviation, railway, marine transportation reflecting transit transportation and logistics issues; | x | x | x | x |
Transport access improvement - General
| Voluntary National Review 2023 | 2023 | expand and modernize the main and secondary road network and road facilities and construct multi-level intersections to improve accessibility and reduce traffic congestion An integrated network of roads, transport, ports, free zones and logistics should be planned, built and implemented based on this network. | x |
Transport asset management - General
| Action Plan of the Government of Mongolia 2020-2024 | 2020 | carry out overhauling of 200 km of major roads. Carry out overhaul for 1306.8 meters long reinforced concrete bridges built over the Ongi, Turgen, Baidrag, Kherlen, Eruu, Orkhon, Gichgene and Chigestei rivers. | x | ||||
| Mongolia's Initial Biennial Update Report | 2017 | The length of paved roads reached from 2597.2km in 2007 to 7125.3km in 2015. Implementation status is 89.1% (NSO, 2015). | x | ||||
| Technology Needs Assessment - Climate Change Mitigation in Mongolia | 2013 | The road network and quality of public transport services in Ulaanbaatar City will be improved. | x | x |
Transport asset management funding strategy
| Action Plan of the Government of Mongolia 2020-2024 | 2020 | Ensure the auto road fund self-sufficiency by increasing investments from the auto road fund through creation of the road fee collection and monitoring mechanisms based on the smart transport system: | x | ||||
| Law on Autoroads | 2017 | An "Auto road fund" shall be in place with a purpose to finance maintenance, repair and other activities related to international, national, metropolitan and municipal auto roads. | x |
Transport asset management information system
| Action Plan of the Government of Mongolia 2020-2024 | 2020 | Ensure the auto road fund self-sufficiency by increasing investments from the auto road fund through creation of the road fee collection and monitoring mechanisms based on the smart transport system: | x |
Transport asset management technology
| Action Plan of the Government of Mongolia 2020-2024 | 2020 | Ensure the auto road fund self-sufficiency by increasing investments from the auto road fund through creation of the road fee collection and monitoring mechanisms based on the smart transport system: | x |
Transport finance - General
| State Policy on Automobile Sector | 2018 | The policy will be financed from the following sources: 5.1.1. state and local budget; 5.1.2. foreign loans and aid; 5.1.3. foreign and domestic investment; 5.1.4. concession agreement; 5.1.5. other sources. | x |
Transport institutional reform
| Safely Connected: A Regional Road Safety Strategy for CAREC Countries, 2017-2030 | 2017 | Create a CAREC Road Safety Working Group to monitor progress at the regional level. | x | ||||
| State Policy on Railway Transportation | 2010 | Reform of "Ulaanbaatar Railway" Joint Stock Company | x | x | |||
| Road, Transport Sector of Mongolia | 2008 | Restructuring of Civil aviation authority Privatization of state owned company MIAT | x |
Transport international conventions - General
| National Program on Road Safety | 2019 | increase requirements for technical and ecological safety of vehicles by joining international agreements and agreements related to the production, use, technical service, technical control, destruction and recycling of motor vehicles, developing and implementing national standards and technical regulations; | x | ||||
| State Policy on Automobile Sector | 2018 | bring the classification and registration of vehicles in line with international standards; | x | ||||
| Safely Connected: A Regional Road Safety Strategy for CAREC Countries, 2017-2030 | 2017 | Establish a biennial CAREC Road Safety Conference that helps to build communications, co-operation and confidence amongst member countries towards tackling road safety issues with a regional focus. | x | ||||
| Transit Mongolia National Program | 2008 | Accede to international conventions, contracts and agreements related to trade and transportation facilitation, freight forwardin and transportation logistics; refine and make amendments to national laws and legislations in compliance to acceded international conventions, contracts and agreements | x | x | x |
Travel time improvement
| Transport Strategy of Mongolia | n.d. | To promote transit transport policies and travel time along corridors, time spent land borders and transport costs; agreements for reducing ; | x | x | x | ||
| Mongolia Sustainable Development Vision 2030 | 2016 | reduce transportation time, | x | x | x |
Urban rail improvement
| Third National Communication of Mongolia | 2018 | Implement “UB metro” project; | x | x | |||
| Mongolia's Initial Biennial Update Report | 2017 | Begin initial research into building an underground metro in Ulaanbaatar. | x | x | |||
| Mongolia Green Development Policy | 2014 | Implement the “Ulaanbaatar subway” project | x | x |
Vehicle air pollution emission standards
| Transport Strategy of Mongolia | n.d. | installing and using Diesel particulate filter (DPF) in vehicle. | x | ||||
| First Submission of Mongolia's NDC | 2020 | Switch to Euro-5 standard fuel | x | ||||
| State Policy on Automobile Sector | 2018 | Support the import of fuel that meets the Euro-5 quality standard and phased transition to the use of gasoline and diesel fuel of this standard; | x |
Vehicle efficiency standards
| Third National Communication of Mongolia | 2018 | To use fuel-efficient vehicles; Promote fuel-efficient cars and flexible/alternative fuel vehicles | x | ||||
| Mongolia's Initial Biennial Update Report | 2017 | Reduce fuel consumption of vehicles and engines Increase number of gas and fuel efficient vehicles Increase hydrogen and hybrid fuel use in vehicles and encourage low fuel consumption cars. | x | ||||
| National Program on Energy Saving | 2017 | identify and implement policies that support the use of vehicles with low negative impact on the environment and efficient use of energy resources. | x | ||||
| Technology Needs Assessment - Climate Change Mitigation in Mongolia | 2013 | encourage low fuel consumption cars. | x |
Vehicle improvement - General
| State Policy on Automobile Sector | 2018 | Determine the development of the automobile industry based on the results of research and analysis and introduce innovations in the automobile industry. support and develop the introduction of innovative products and services in the automotive industry. | x |
Vehicle inspection and maintenance
| National Program on Road Safety | 2019 | o form a unified system of "Service-Diagnosis-Control" based on technical and technological progress, appropriate to the design and technology of the vehicle, in accordance with the appropriate ratio of the number of vehicles; | x | ||||
| State Policy on Automobile Sector | 2018 | Development of comprehensive vehicle technical control, auto service and registration services based on technical and technological progress; increase the types of technical control inspections, repairs and services that are suitable for the design and technology of vehicles. | x | ||||
| Safely Connected: A Regional Road Safety Strategy for CAREC Countries, 2017-2030 | 2017 | Review legislative framework for vehicle inspection and maintenance systems in CAREC countries. | x | ||||
| About Road Traffic Safety | 2015 | The technical service and repair performed on the vehicle should fully meet the requirements for safe participation in road traffic. | x | ||||
| Mongolia Green Development Policy | 2014 | Formulate and implement technological and economic assessments for the testing center that checks technical and traffic safety performances for domestically assembled monbus and doubus, and vehicles with additionally installed fuel gas equipmen | x |
Vehicle restrictions (import, age, access, sale, taxation)
| Action Plan of the Government of Mongolia 2020-2024 | 2020 | Ensure the road safety and security and reduce traffic accidents and resulting damages by setting standards for cargo and public transportation vehicles to have a vehicle camera, gradual restriction of imports of right-hand drive vehicles and implementing effective policies to prevent traffic accidents and violations. | x | ||||
| National Program on Road Safety | 2019 | Creating a control system for the direct delivery of guaranteed vehicles and spare parts from the manufacturer to consumers, restricting the import of vehicles that are prohibited for use in the country and in Mongolia, have expired, have a right-hand drive, and are older than 6 years, accidents caused by vehicles and the environment reduce the negative impact; | x | ||||
| State Policy on Automobile Sector | 2018 | Support the import of fuel that meets the Euro-5 quality standard and phased transition to the use of gasoline and diesel fuel of this standard; | x |
Vehicle scrappage scheme
| Third National Communication of Mongolia | 2018 | From 2011, public transportation vehicles more than 12 years old and taxis more than 10 years old were banned. | x |
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