Urban density is fundamental principle of sustainable development. Density supports economic and creative vibrancy, social integration, and a healthy, environmental sustainable development model. As the world’s population continues to urbanize, our cities have two options for growth: densify or sprawl. The private-car dependent sprawl model of the 20th century must change, and move away from…
Author: Maeve Power
Alka Devi is a construction worker in Ranchi, India. Every day, she travels 30 km, hoping to be hired by local contractors. Such a long commute is in itself a burden, but if she takes transit, it would cost her Rs 1500 ($23) a month, when her monthly income is usually just Rs 2000 ($31). Instead,…
O encontro Política Cicloviária do Rio: como queremos avançar? foi realizado pelo ITDP Brasil, Studio-X Rio e Transporte Ativo, e contou com a presença de 33 pessoas de diversas regiões da cidade, interessados na mobilidade por bicicleta, tais como ciclistas, cicloativistas, urbanistas, gestores públicos e integrantes de associações locais de moradores. Seu objetivo foi construir de forma…
The Greater Boston BRT Study Group, made up of transportation experts, planners, and community leaders, released a comprehensive report detailing the possibility of implementing high-standard Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) in the Greater Boston region and the benefits it would bring to residents, commuters, and the economy. The report, titled Better Rapid Transit for Greater Boston:…
Boston finds itself at a crossroads. The metropolitan area is in dire need of bold, modern, resilient, but also cost-efficient transit solutions to improve and complement our existing system. The record-level snowfall in 2015 and other extreme weather events are harsh reminders of this longstanding reality. Metropolitan area planners have included BRT in a number…
It’s that time of year again! ITDP invites sustainable transport advocates to nominate your (or any other) city for the 11th Annual Sustainable Transport Award. Nominations are now open and will be accepted online at staward.org until September 11, 2015. Previous winners implemented many projects that have improved livability, mobility, and quality of life for its…
Seeing is believing, as the saying goes. That holds true for officials on site visits to high quality public transit projects. Experiencing a successful bus rapid transit or bike share first-hand is often the key to helping decision makers visualize how such systems can be implemented and benefit their city. For years, ITDP has hosted…
With the support of the neighborhood, ITDP Mexico and Mexico Previene (“Prevention Mexico”) recently took to the streets to intervene at a dangerous intersection in central Mexico City. Using tactical urbanism, a tool for reconsidering the distribution of public space, the intervention transformed the intersection into a safe, multimodal crossing. The project aimed to demonstrate…
In 2000, the United Nations established the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), putting forth a vision of how to solve the world biggest issues. In 2015, the MDGs are set to expire, and the global community is working hard to develop the next 15-year agreement to guide economic growth, ensure an environmentally sustainable development and end…