ITDP’s publications support our work implementing sustainable urban development around the world. ITDP produces a range of materials for use by governments, industry professionals, and the public. Our work includes establishing industry standards, highlighting best practices, producing reports and recommendations on specific policies and projects, and raising awareness through informational articles and multimedia. Our work provides the tools for local actors to design and advocate for progressive transport solutions. Use the search bar below, or browse by publication type on the right.

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  • [WEBINAR] Indicators For Sustainable Mobility

    [WEBINAR] Indicators For Sustainable Mobility
    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 ...
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  • ITDP Announces New CEO Heather Thompson

    ITDP Announces New CEO Heather Thompson
    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 ...
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  • Bus Rapid Transit Nearly Quadruples Over Ten Years

    Bus Rapid Transit Nearly Quadruples Over Ten Years
    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 ...
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  • ITDP Releases New Study on Climate Change Ahead of UN Climate Summit

    ITDP Releases New Study on Climate Change Ahead of UN Climate Summit
    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 ...
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  • Spotlighting the 2025 Sustainable Transport Award Finalist Cities

    Spotlighting the 2025 Sustainable Transport Award Finalist Cities
    Every year, the Sustainable Transport Award (STA) Finalist Cities are recognized for policies and interventions that promote public transport, walking, cycling, and transit-oriented development in ways that highlight accessibility, equity, and urban innovation. This year also marks the 20th anniversary of the STA and the program’s celebration of 22 winning cities for their progress on ...
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  • Better Urban Mobility Starts with Universal Accessibility

    Better Urban Mobility Starts with Universal Accessibility
    More than a billion people around the world have a disability, and more than half of them live in cities. That number is expected to triple to 3.5 billion by 2050, as people age and the rate of non-communicable diseases rises. While people with disabilities are one of the largest marginalized/ minority communities in the ...
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  • How These Three Cities Are Scaling and Improving Urban Cycling

    How These Three Cities Are Scaling and Improving Urban Cycling
    In 2021, ITDP launched the global Cycling Cities campaign to equip governments, planners, and advocates with tools and resources to make cycling a safer, more affordable transportation option in cities. Since its inception, the campaign has focused on sharing and scaling best practices from Global South cities leading the way in cycling infrastructure and policy. ...
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  • 3 Urgent Actions for Indian Cities to Reduce Vehicle Emissions

    3 Urgent Actions for Indian Cities to Reduce Vehicle Emissions
    A recent study by the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology demonstrates the extreme impacts of vehicle emissions on pollution and air quality across India. Conducted in the month of October 2024, the study revealed that agricultural practices, like stubble burning contributed only 1-2% of Delhi’s total air pollution over the month, while vehicular emissions accounted for ...
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  • Africa’s Future Depends on Investments into Compact, Electric Cities

    Africa's Future Depends on Investments into Compact, Electric Cities
    Africa’s urbanization is accelerating the demand for sustainable transport solutions. However, current investments are still heavily skewed towards private vehicle infrastructure, leading to traffic congestion, environmental degradation, and limited access to efficient public and non-motorized transport (NMT) options. A recent report from ITDP Africa, Sustainable Cities Through Transport: Optimizing Urban Investments, focuses on pathways to ...
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  • What Brazil Needs to Do to Improve Its Regulation of Public Transport

    What Brazil Needs to Do to Improve Its Regulation of Public Transport
    Comprehensive and considered public transport regulation is essential to ensuring the quality, accessibility, and sustainability of bus systems, especially in large metropolitan areas in developing regions where public transport is most people’s primary means of mobility. In a nation like Brazil especially, where over 180 million people live in urban areas, a robust approach to ...
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  • Cycling Cities Start with Streets Designed for All Ages

    Cycling Cities Start with Streets Designed for All Ages
    The benefits of cycling over cars are evident: improved physical health, reduced transportation costs, and lower greenhouse gas emissions. However, despite these advantages, access to cycling remains limited, particularly for women, children, and caregivers whose trips cannot always be served by a traditional pedal bicycle. This issue is exacerbated by universal structural challenges such as ...
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  • Mexico City’s Cablebús Shows Us the Potential of Urban Cable Cars

    Mexico City’s Cablebús Shows Us the Potential of Urban Cable Cars
    Urban cable cars can be a sustainable, reliable, and efficient transport solution, but their success depends on the ability of the system to meet demand and the capacity of cities to effectively operate them. Modern electric cable car systems have been expanding as sustainable and accessible mobility options over the past few decades, particularly in cities with ...
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  • How Sustainable Mobility Supports Tourism in This Indonesian City

    How Sustainable Mobility Supports Tourism in This Indonesian City
    How can more pedestrians, cyclists, and public transit-oriented development help support the growth of tourism areas in cities? Research has found that there is a crucial role for sustainable transport options in facilitating and encouraging more urban tourism. Intracity travel is, of course, essential in tourism, as it involves moving people to and from busy ...
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  • Too Much Urban Space is Used for Parking. What Can We Do About It?

    Too Much Urban Space is Used for Parking. What Can We Do About It?
    Conversations about livability in cities often focus on the elements that enable people to access jobs and economic opportunities, social networks, proximity to education or healthcare, and cultural fulfillment. Such elements include low-carbon, affordable transport options; public spaces that invite connection and socialization; tree-lined streets and opportunities to interact with nature, and so on. Rarely ...
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