Rethinking Transport Infrastructure Investments Through the Lens of ‘Bikenomics’
It is no secret that countries around the world are facing a period of economic uncertainty. Sudden demands for defense spending, customs tariffs, and...
CyclingMAX and the Case for Active Mobility
As cities around the world face growing traffic congestion, rising emissions, and strained transport budgets, the case for investing in cycling and walking infrastructure...
How the Cycling Cities Campaign Helped Scale a Global Movement
Amid the devastation wrought by the pandemic were small glimmers of hope. Vehicle use was down, and people wanted to spend time outside, enjoying...
As E-Bikes Surge, We Need to Address Both the Opportunities and Challenges
If you live in any city, you have likely noticed an upswing in people riding electric bikes, whether for delivering goods, as a shared...
Riding into 2025, We Face a Pivotal Moment for Urban Cycling
As we begin 2025, we stand at a critical point in the journey toward achieving global sustainability targets, particularly in transportation. The year marks...
How These Three Cities Are Scaling and Improving Urban Cycling
In 2021, ITDP launched the global Cycling Cities campaign to equip governments, planners, and advocates with tools and resources to make cycling a safer,...
Cycling Cities Start with Streets Designed for All Ages
The benefits of cycling over cars are evident: improved physical health, reduced transportation costs, and lower greenhouse gas emissions. However, despite these advantages, access...
We Need to Make Cycling Inclusive and Accessible to All
When cities plan access for people with different abilities, they function better for all people. As cities worldwide face challenges of congestion, pollution, safety...
How Does Cycling Infrastructure in These Global Cities Measure Up?
In 2021, ITDP launched the Cycling Cities campaign, building off of momentum around cycling that emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic. During the pandemic, many...
The Power of People Near Protected Bikelanes
In celebration of World Bicycle Day, ITDP is delving into what it means to measure People Near Protected Bikelanes and what this measurement means for...
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As governments worldwide face looming climate targets and commitments, the road freight sector stands at a critical crossroads for decarbonization. Trucks facilitate the movement...
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...
Unlocking Better Bus Service Starts with Electric Buses
Buses are the backbone of public transport. Yet in many cities, especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), bus services remain slow, unreliable, crowded,...
How Ready Are Brazil’s Cities for Climate Change?
Each storm that floods a bus terminal, or a heat wave that makes walking and cycling a challenge, demonstrates that climate change is fundamentally...
