As the world evolves, so does ITDP.

Looking ahead to the next five years, ITDP’s Strategic Plan emphasizes our commitment to prioritizing public transport. We have been at the forefront of the sustainable transport movement since 1985. Equitable, sustainable cities are impossible without high-quality, affordable, and resilient public transport that provides people with access to jobs, services, and opportunities. The alternative is chronic traffic, social segregation, economic isolation, skyrocketing emissions and pollution, and mounting road injuries and fatalities.

According to the ITDP–UC Davis study Compact Cities Electrified, we need about 50 million buses and 500,000 kilometers of rapid transport by 2050 to sufficiently meet the needs of rapidly growing cities. Our 2030 Plan prioritizes the need to significantly increase ridership on public transport that is fully electric and funded at scale. If sustainable transport is to succeed, clean and well-funded public transport must be at its core.

This Plan leverages ITDP’s extensive experience to ensure that our work continually adapts to new challenges while seizing on emerging opportunities. By sharing this strategy transparently, we also hope to foster alignment, increase collaboration, and inspire stakeholders to join us in pursuing ambitious and transformative change. Download our Plan as a PDF or visit ITDP.org/Our-Work/2030-Strategic-Plan to learn more.