Plans for Karachi’s Red Line BRT passed a new landmark recently, as the Sindh Government decided to move forward with the BRT Project and announced a timeline. The decision came after a visit from ITDP staff , as well as former Bogotá mayor and ITDP Board President, Enrique Peñalosa. Planned by ITDP with support from…
The Institute for Transportation and Development Policy (ITDP), together with an international committee of transportation and development experts, awarded Mexico City the 2013 Sustainable Transport Award for its Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system, cycling and walking infrastructure, parking program, and revitalization of public space. Established in 2005, the Sustainable Transport Award recognizes leadership and visionary…
The Steering Committee of the 2013 Sustainable Transport Award is pleased to announce five finalists to be recognized for implementation of visionary achievements in sustainable transportation and urban livability in 2012: Bremen, Germany; Lviv, Ukraine; Mexico City, Mexico; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; and Rosario, Argentina. Established in 2005, the Sustainable Transport Award is presented to…
Throughout the week of September 17th, former Bogotá mayor and ITDP board president Enrique Peñalosa, along with a delegation of ITDP and GMEDRI staff, held site tours and meetings with government officials and partner organizations in Yichang, Lanzhou, and Shenyang to promote integration of sustainable transport and land development as China pushes forward rapid urban…
To promote the discussion of sustainable transit in advance of the Rio+20 Conference, this paper provides an analysis of the role of transport as a contributor to global climate concerns and as an opportunity to reduce emissions through a shift toward sustainable transport options. In the next 20 years the world will see massive growth in demand…
To promote the discussion of sustainable transit in advance of the Rio+20 Conference, this paper provides an analysis of the role of transport as a contributor to global climate concerns and as an opportunity to reduce emissions through a shift toward sustainable transport options. In the next 20 years the world will see massive growth in demand…