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[/panel][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 MoreTransport Oriented Development Poster
November 13, 2013
Transit-oriented development (TOD) brings compact, mixed-use development within walking distance of high capacity rapid transit. TOD features vibrant streetscapes, pedestrian-oriented built forms, and land use characteristics that make it convenient and safe to walk, cycle, and use public transport. A poster demonstrating the principles of Transport Oriented Development: English RussianRead MoreSustainable Transport is Key to Addressing Climate Change
November 12, 2013
https://vimeo.com/79751262 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 set ...Read MoreMeet the (Argentine) Press
November 11, 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 ...Read MoreTransport Oriented Development in Three Minutes
November 8, 2013
This video from ITDP Mexico makes the case for TOD in Mexico. English subtitles can be turned on.Read MoreComplete Street Model Featured in New Metrobus Corridor
November 6, 2013
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 ...Read MoreNew Video: Janmarg BRT Changing Transit in Ahmedabad, India
November 4, 2013
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 ...Read MoreEstacionamientos para bicicletas
November 1, 2013
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 ...Read MoreAddressing Transport Concerns in “Java’s Paris”: A Visit to Bandung, Indonesia
October 28, 2013
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 ...Read MoreForging Ahead with World Cup Preparations in Fortaleza, Brazil
October 24, 2013
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 24th ...Read MoreGetting Animated about TOD in Mexico: Transit Oriented Development in 3 Minutes
October 23, 2013
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 ...Read More