Update: Watch this video from the IISD Reporting Services presents the goals, discussions, and outcomes from Transport Day 2013. Officials from nearly every nation are gathered November 10th to 22nd at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Conference of the Parties (COP) in Warsaw, Poland, negotiating a new framework to address climate change. The COP will…
Year: 2013
In a field where public support is essential to a successful project, communicating the importance of sustainable transit to the public is key. Journalists play a crucial role in this process, from shining a spotlight on development issues to translating acronyms and technical terms into relatable concepts and stories. ITDP Argentina presented last week at…
This video from ITDP Mexico makes the case for TOD in Mexico. English subtitles can be turned on.
Setting a new standard for BRT in Mexico, Line 5 of Mexico City’s Metrobus system officially opened November 5th with a ceremony presided over by Mayor Miguel Mancera. Line 5, first announced in June 2013, is the first Metrobus corridor featuring a “Calle Completa” (complete street) model, integrating bike lanes and pedestrian friendly features. The…
Touting the Janmarg BRT systems success, ITDP India released a video promoting the many benefits of sustainable transportation in Ahmedabad, India. Janmarg, which opened in 2009, paved the way for further sustainable transportation projects in India, and has become a model for BRT in the region. Projects such as the Indore BRT and the Rajkot…
Esta guía presenta brevemente los criterios con que se deben evaluar los estacionamientos para bicicletas y los actores principales (usuarios y municipalidad/operador) que están involucrados en el desarrollo de un proyecto de este tipo. Después presenta propuestas de estacionamientos para bicicleta y finaliza con una valoración de los factores de decisión y calificación de cada…
Bandung, Indonesia is a popular spot for tourism, studying, and culture, but as the city has grown from its resort town roots, it has developed complex and dangerous traffic patterns, among other persistent problems. Adding to the city’s 2.7 million residents, tourists flocking to Bandung for fashion and food often quickly overwhelm Bandung’s streets, causing…
October 23, 2013 With the World Cup in Brazil just over seven months away, ITDP continues to advise on key infrastructure projects in Fortaleza, Brazil, preparing the city for the thousands of fans sure to flood the system next June, and establishing a strong transportation network for the city’s future. Most recently, this past September…
As part of the growing momentum for Transit Oriented Development in Mexico, yesterday ITDP Mexico premiered a new video, “Mejores Calles, Mejores Ciudades” (Better Streets, Better Cities), advocating for the implementation of TOD strategies throughout the country. Although some cities have made great progress demonstrating the successes of sustainable urban development, many urban centers across…