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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 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 MoreTo Combat Extreme Heat, Let’s Invest in Better Walking and Cycling Networks
January 29, 2025
Cities around the world are now hotter than ever. In addition to global warming, urban areas tend to be warmer than nearby suburban and rural ones because they have less green space and more heat-absorbing buildings and roads. Extreme urban temperatures can be especially dangerous for people walking and cycling, including those who use wheelchairs ...Read MoreE-Buses Are the Solution for Clean, Equitable Public Transport Everywhere
January 24, 2025
All over the world, electric buses (e-buses) are becoming a cornerstone of sustainable, efficient public transport. As cities grapple with rising pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, and congestion, e-buses offer a powerful solution for the future of our transit systems. When coupled with infrastructure improvements and transit-oriented planning, e-buses pave the way for cities where more ...Read MoreRiding into 2025, We Face a Pivotal Moment for Urban Cycling
January 13, 2025
As we begin 2025, we stand at a critical point in the journey toward achieving global sustainability targets, particularly in transportation. The year marks the halfway point to the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and serves as an opportunity to reflect, recalibrate, and take decisive action toward transformative change. 2025 is a moment to take ...Read MoreDakar, Senegal Receives the 2025 Sustainable Transport Award as the STA Program Celebrates 20 Years
January 7, 2025
Dakar, Senegal is the recipient of the 2025 Sustainable Transport Award (STA) in recognition of its efforts to promote sustainable and inclusive mobility centered on the launch of its landmark all-electric bus rapid transit (BRT) system. Mexico’s capital, Mexico City, received the STA Honorable Mention for a focus on expanding and integrating public transport and ...Read MoreITDP Brazil Celebrates 15 Years of Progress on Regional Mobility
December 18, 2024
ITDP Brazil has played a key role in the development, implementation, and creation of policies that prioritize public transport, active mobility, and social inclusion in Brazil since 2010. To celebrate this milestone is to recognize the impact the team has had on transformational projects the more than ten major Brazilian cities. Over this time, ITDP ...Read MoreGet On the Bus with ITDP
December 14, 2024
The devastating impacts of the climate crisis are now a reality for all of us. Without immediate action to significantly reduce carbon emissions, especially from gas-guzzling cars, we risk a future defined by extreme weather and environmental upheaval. The transport sector contributes approximately one quarter of all energy related greenhouse gas emissions, yet most cities ...Read More