Tuesday, February 17, 2026

2026 Sustainable Transport Award Honors Salvador, Brazil, for its Expansion of Bus Rapid Transit

ITDP and the Sustainable Transport Award Committee are proud to announce Dakar, Senegal as the winner of the 2025 Sustainable Transport Award on the...

With the UN Decade of Sustainable Transport, ITDP Calls for Scaling More Public Transport

As the United Nations inaugurates its first Decade of Sustainable Transport (2026–2035) this December, the Institute for Transportation and Development Policy (ITDP) is urging...

With the First UN Decade of Sustainable Transport, ITDP Calls for Scaling Public Transport

As the United Nations inaugurates its first Decade of Sustainable Transport (2026–2035) this December, the Institute for Transportation and Development Policy (ITDP) is urging...

With the First UN Decade of Sustainable Transport, ITDP Calls for Scaling Electric Public...

As the United Nations inaugurates its first Decade of Sustainable Transport (2026–2035) this December, the Institute for Transportation and Development Policy (ITDP) is urging...

Committing to Clean Transport, Together

The world stands at a crossroads towards achieving greener, more livable cities that can deliver measurable emission reductions and meet global climate goals. Every...

A Turning Point for Mexico’s Vehicle Standards — and Its Climate

Three leading civil society organizations — ITDP Mexico, the Mexican Center for Environmental Law (CEMDA), and El Poder del Consumidor (EPC) — recently joined together...

Lessons from Jinan, China’s Electric Transformation

In recent years, China has emerged as a global leader in public transport electrification. From megacities like Shenzhen and Beijing to provincial capitals, the...

Lessons from Jinan, China’s Electric Transformation

In recent years, China has emerged as a global leader in public transport electrification. From megacities like Shenzhen and Beijing to provincial capitals, the...

How to Keep SUVs Out of Emerging Economies

Car-centric transportation systems have seriously damaged the environment, safety, and livability of cities around the world. Fossil-fuel-based passenger transport is a major contributor to...

ITDP at 40: A Conversation on Four Decades of Sustainable Transport

2025 marks the 40th anniversary of ITDP. It’s a time to reflect on our journey from grassroots activism to global influence, and to look...

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Defining Public Transport and its Vital Role in Today’s Cities

Public transport is more than just a way to get from one place to another. It is the lifeline of every city, connecting people...

Egypt Prioritizes People-Centered Cities with National Active Mobility Strategy

In a landmark move toward more sustainable and inclusive urban development, the Government of Egypt has launched the Egypt Active Mobility Strategy 2025–2034, a...

Egypt Prioritizes People-Centered Cities with National Active Mobility Strategy

In a landmark move toward more sustainable and inclusive urban development, the Government of Egypt has launched the Egypt Active Mobility Strategy 2025–2034, a...

Nominations Are Open for the 2027 Sustainable Transport Award

Does your city or region deserve more recognition for new transport, street design, or policy improvements that increase mobility and improve quality-of-life for your...