Share the spark with EV carshares
Electric vehicle (EV) carshare is an effective strategy in speeding the transition to zero emissions transportation, providing more affordable transportation options and syncing up...
We can advance EVs and smart growth at the same time
Many climate advocates and pro-climate decision-makers are focused on electrification as the primary, or even only, emissions reduction solution in the transportation sector. As...
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 this State in India is Envisioning a Future for Electric Vehicles
In 2021, COP26 took place in Glasgow, Scotland and witnessed a historic moment for the country of India when it committed to achieving Net...
In Jakarta, the Case for Bus Electrification Grows Stronger
The Government of Jakarta has committed to electrifying 100% of its Transjakarta bus fleets by 2030, which amounts to over 10,000 vehicles. Since 2020,...
In Jakarta, New Study Finds Bus Electrification is Both Feasible and Urgent
The Government of Jakarta has committed to electrifying 100% of its Transjakarta bus fleets by 2030, which amounts to over 10,000 vehicles. Since 2020,...
Why Road Safety is an Issue of Race and Equity in US Cities
This Juneteenth, it is crucial that the transport community continues to acknowledge the inequitable impacts of urban planning on low-income communities of color across...
How Minnesota set a national example in climate legislation
Flickr photo by Larry Syverson
Minnesota made waves last week by passing a landmark transportation spending bill that will fund transit expansions and passenger rail...
Is the federal government squandering clean transit funds?
A new report shows splitting clean transit funds between zero-emission vs. low-emission is holding U.S. transit agencies back from cleaning up the bus fleet.
WASHINGTON—A...
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