During the 2020 United Nations General Assembly, China announced its goal of achieving carbon neutrality before 2060. Although this timeline is further out than the 2050 goals set by nations like the United States, it is nonetheless an ambitious target given China’s extensive emissions footprint, diverse economy, and significant population. To tackle this major challenge,…
In the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen, home to over 17 million, car-free events are similarly growing in popularity. Specifically, in the Shekou port district of Shenzhen, a public movement to promote car-free activities is growing. While such open streets activities are not new to Chinese cities, usually initiated by the government, similar efforts from…
Tianjin is receiving the 2024 Sustainable Transport Award (STA) for the city’s commitment and efforts to promote greener, more inclusive non-motorized transport (NMT) with extensive street and infrastructure improvements. This year, Tianjin is also joined by one honorable mention — the City of Peshawar, Pakistan, which was previously recognized in the 2022 STA program. Tianjin…
China has had a complex relationship with urban cycling throughout the past few decades. Now, a renewed demand for and interest in urban cycling is growing, establishing its potential as a reliable, affordable mode of transport in cities and a means for improving air quality and the environment. Nevertheless, a large-scale shift towards cycling in…
What does the future of ‘cycling cities’ look like for China, what unique challenges do they face, and how are cities already taking action? Throughout much of the decade of the 1980s, it would not be uncommon to see thousands of cyclists, rather than cars, crowd the streets of major Chinese cities during the rush…
Over the past two decades, ITDP China has been working closely with major cities to advance a vision for urban cycling, and implement bicycle lanes and bicycle parking to provide people with a quick, safe and sustainable transport option. Yichang, located in the heart of China and home to the Three Gorges Dam, has accelerated…