About A decade ago, Santiago, Chile, received the 2017 Sustainable Transport Award for its widespread improvements to urban space, cycling networks, and public transport service. This progress in urban mobility has continued — in 2026, Santiago’s public bus fleet includes more than 4,400 electric buses, accounting for approximately half of all the electric buses in…
Topic: Cycling and Walking
About Since 2024, Salvador, Brazil has emerged as a leader in sustainable and inclusive public transport, focusing on high-quality and electric BRT centered on the BRT Salvador system. The city inaugurated a new 7-kilometer BRT corridor, bringing the system’s service area to 12-kilometers along two corridors with multiple lines. This expansion further integrates modern station…
The 2025 issue of the Sustainable Transport Magazine offers readers a dynamic, in-depth look at challenges and opportunities for sustainable urban mobility in today’s world. This issue highlights the vital role of well-funded and electric public transport for sustainable, equitable, and prosperous cities worldwide, drawing on the global experiences and perspectives of ITDP’s teams and…
About This STA Spotlight case study on Dakar, Senegal, the 2025 Sustainable Transport Award (STA) winner, highlights the city’s collaborative efforts to plan, build, and invest in public transport centered on zero-emission buses. In particular, Dakar launched its landmark all-electric BRT system in 2024 which spans over 18 kilometers, 23 stations, and hosts a fleet…
About This STA Spotlight case study on the Mexico City, the 2025 Sustainable Transport Award (STA) honorable mention, highlights the city’s collaborative efforts to expand and integrate public transport, bus systems, and bikeshare networks to dramatically improve sustainable mobility access citywide. Mexico City, the capital and largest city in Mexico, faces enormous demand on its…
About Transport causes more than one-tenth of worldwide deaths from air pollution—a global tragedy. Fortunately, there is a clear path to dramatic reductions. This new study from ITDP and UC Davis, with support from FIA Foundation, is the first to quantify national primary air pollutant emissions from urban passenger transport for several future scenarios. It finds that…
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…