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: Sustainable Urban Development
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…
About Forging a Zero-Emission Freight Era: A Core Pathway to Sustainable Logistics Driven by global climate action and the energy revolution, the Zero-Emission Freight Corridor (ZEFC) is a strategic imperative for green transport. It represents more than a technology shift — it marks the genesis of a systemic transformation connecting industrial upgrading, energy security, and…
About This publication from ITDP and UC Davis, supported by the FIA Foundation, presents a first of its kind global and country-level analysis of how growing vehicle sizes are shaping urban passenger transport — and what that means for road safety, energy use, battery demand, and greenhouse gas emissions. Focusing on Brazil, China, India, Indonesia,…
About Public transport is a vital part of cities, connecting people to jobs, education, healthcare, and other opportunities. In most cities around the world, public transport — both formal and informal — accounts for the majority of motorized trips, from 40% to 70%. In well-planned cities, public transport supported by walking and cycling enables vibrant,…
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…