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[WEBINAR] Indicators For Sustainable Mobility
January 14, 2019
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Wednesday, January 30, 2019 12pm EST Webinar Recording More on the Indicators Indicators for Sustainable Mobility Presentation As Climate Change Escalates, US Cities Fail to Provide Car Alternatives About the Webinar As cities seek to improve their transportation systems to make them more sustainable, equitable, and useful for people, it is critical that they first understand how their system performs. To that ...Read MoreITDP Announces New CEO Heather Thompson
September 19, 2018
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Heather Thompson as our new chief executive officer. Ms. Thompson, who has been serving in the role of interim CEO since February, was selected by the ITDP board of directors after an extensive, international search. Her transition to permanent CEO is ongoing, and will be effective October ...Read MoreBus Rapid Transit Nearly Quadruples Over Ten Years
November 17, 2014
Bus rapid transit has grown by 383 percent in the last ten years, according to new data released by ITDP. As cities around the world discover the benefits and cost effectiveness of BRT, they have built hundreds of systems across dozens of countries that qualify as true BRT. A new interactive map shows a comprehesive ...Read MoreITDP Releases New Study on Climate Change Ahead of UN Climate Summit
September 17, 2014
As world leaders gather for the United Nations Secretary-General’s Climate Summit on September 23rd, ITDP and the University of California, Davis, have released a new report on the impact of transportation emissions on our climate future. According to the new study, more than USD$100 trillion in cumulative public and private spending could be saved, and ...Read MoreRevitalizing Mexico City’s Historic Buenavista Central Station
March 26, 2025
The current iteration of Buenavista Station debuted in the 1960s and continues to serve as a vital lifeline for thousands of commuters every day. It is an essential connection point and mobility gateway for users of inter-city trains, the intra-city Metro, Metrobús bus lines, bicycles, taxis, and cars, linking thousands of people to workplaces, schools, ...Read MoreNominate Now for the 2026 Sustainable Transport Award
March 24, 2025
Does your city or region deserve more recognition for new transport, street design, or policy improvements that increase mobility and improve quality of life for its residents? The Sustainable Transport Award (STA) is a unique, global recognition conferred by a committee of international experts in sustainable transport.Read MoreIn This Indonesian City, Green Corridors Are Key to Bolstering Public Transit
March 19, 2025
Despite having a much smaller regional budget than the capital city Jakarta, the Central Java city of Semarang has successfully developed a progressive public bus system known as Trans Semarang. Trans Semarang was launched in 2009 and has grown significantly from a single route to eight main and four feeder routes serving tens of thousands of daily riders. By the end of 2024, the city government reinforced its commitment to Trans Semarang by enacting Transportation Management regulations, which mandate a minimum allocation of 5% of the city’s budget for public transport subsidies. Since Trans Semarang alone cannot solve congestion and air pollution challenges, such supporting policies ...Read MoreReforming Parking Doesn’t Require Cities to Reinvent the Wheel
March 7, 2025
In the city of Guadalajara, Mexico, sustainable mobility is making strides. The city has been implementing more shared bikes, safer bike lanes, and improved pedestrian pathways alongside a new bus rapid transit (BRT) line. But another key component of the area’s transformation is lesser known: better parking management and parking reform. Our streets are critical ...Read MoreAs E-Bikes Surge, We Need to Address Both the Opportunities and Challenges
March 4, 2025
If you live in any city, you have likely noticed an upswing in people riding electric bikes, whether for delivering goods, as a shared bike, or for everyday travel. E-bikes, or electrically powered two- and three-wheeled cycles, have gained popularity in recent years since they can cover longer distances than traditional pedal bikes and require ...Read MoreExploring Climate Justice and Mobility in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
February 24, 2025
In Rio de Janeiro, days of heavy rain are now frequent, often leaving the streets flooded, halting public transit services, and preventing much of the population from traveling around the city. Meanwhile, in periods of extreme heat, transit-dependent people often have to wait at transit stops under the glaring sun and ride on buses without ...Read MoreFor E-Buses to Succeed, Cities Need to Focus on Charging and Implementation
February 17, 2025
The electrification of public transport has emerged as a crucial step in advancing environmental sustainability, improving air quality, and enhancing urban mobility. Cities worldwide are integrating e-buses into their public transport systems, marking significant progress towards decarbonization and improving passenger experience. However, this transition involves more than merely replacing traditional vehicles with electric ones — ...Read MoreFrom Egypt to Mexico: Insights into BRT and Transport Planning
February 12, 2025
In January, ITDP teams from Africa and Mexico engaged in a study tour of the public transport system in Mexico City, Mexico in support of Cairo, Egypt’s own Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) planning. Greater Cairo in Egypt is a sprawling metropolis often known for challenges with congestion and traffic. A lack of sufficient rapid transit options ...Read MoreLow Emission Zones Can Breathe Life into India’s Future
February 7, 2025
The Indian city of Chennai – from the bustling markets of T Nagar to the IT parks in OMR, is a city constantly on the move. But with every step forward, we seem to drag the weight of traffic and pollution along with us. Every day, hundreds of thousands of vehicles clog its arteries, choking ...Read MoreDeep-Dive into BRT on ITDP’s Learning Hub
February 4, 2025
ITDP is excited to share our Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Resource Hub. Following the success of ITDP’s previous courses focused cycling cities and babies, toddlers, and caregivers, this Hub is a curated collection of resources to help stakeholders learn to plan, operate, and advocate for better BRT systems. The resources in this public, self-guided content ...Read More