Planning & Advocacy for Cycling & Walking

ITDP’s work in planning and advocacy for cycling and walking helps improve public space, encourages people to walk or bicycle, and improves access for those who have no other mobility options.

ITDP works with local groups to improve physical conditions for cycling and walking by:

• holding workshops to build local planning capacity
• providing direct technical assistance for bike and pedestrian projects
• identifying sources of project funding
• co-sponsoring projects that improve cycling and walking infrastructure

ITDP's work in this area sometimes requires working directly on the technical aspects of a project. Other times, a more optimal approach is to show municipal authorities how to protect the safety of cyclists and pedestrians through measures like traffic calming. While consulting firms are increasingly involved in bicycle and pedestrian planning in developing countries (sometimes in partnership with ITDP), we place a high priority on training local, non-governmental organizations and consultants.