In China, Public Transport Can Be at the Forefront of Energy Innovation
To reduce emissions from China’s transport sector, one of the world’s largest emitters and economies, sustained innovation and transformation is needed in the way...
Towards A Low-Carbon Future for Yichang, China
During the 2020 United Nations General Assembly, China announced its goal of achieving carbon neutrality before 2060. Although this timeline is further out than...
Tianjin, China Receives 2024 Sustainable Transport Award for Focus on Cycling and Walking Infrastructure
Tianjin is receiving the 2024 Sustainable Transport Award (STA) for the city’s commitment and efforts to promote greener, more inclusive non-motorized transport (NMT) with...
These Major Chinese Cities Are Making Moves On Cycling
With the particular increase in cycling during the pandemic, both for daily travel and goods delivery, cities across China had the opportunity to push...
These Major Chinese Cities Are Making Moves On Cycling
With the particular increase in cycling during the pandemic, both for daily travel and goods delivery, cities across China had the opportunity to push...
The Lane Ahead: Challenges and Considerations for China’s Cycling Sector
China has had a complex relationship with urban cycling throughout the past few decades. Now, a renewed demand for and interest in urban cycling...
In China’s Cities, A Return to Cycling Prioritizes People and the Climate
What does the future of ‘cycling cities’ look like for China, what unique challenges do they face, and how are cities already taking action?...
In China’s Cities, A Return to Cycling Can Put People and the Climate First
What does the future of ‘cycling cities’ look like for China, what unique challenges do they face, and how are cities already taking action?...
How These Two Cities Implemented Robust and Well-Connected Rapid Transit Systems
Every year, ITDP collects and updates rapid transit data for the Rapid Transit Database, which debuted in 2020. The year 2022 witnessed a remarkable...
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