Our Cities Need More People Near Frequent and Rapid Public Transport
Traditionally, the quality and reach of a city’s public transport system is measured in number of kilometers, number of stops, ridership, or speed. These...
Building Momentum for Transport Electrification in Indonesia
Worsening congestion is not only occurring in Jakarta, but on roads around the borders of cities like Tanggerang, Surabaya, and Bandung which continue to be packed...
Why This Is Our Year of the Bus
In recent years, many cities have begun to invest more in improving the quality of public transport, including both physical and operational innovations. However,...
Why This Is Our Year of the Bus
In recent years, many cities have begun to invest more in improving the quality of public transport, including both physical and operational innovations. However,...
Cutting Urban Emissions with Policies that Promote Alternatives to Driving
Decreasing the number of miles traveled by cars and trucks is one of the most impactful measures considered in a recent ICCT study of...
Why Cities Need to Invest in Active Mobility for the Climate and Economy
Current urbanization trends, rising incomes, and increased vehicle ownership are steering cities toward a future with 40% less travel by walking, cycling, and public...
Elevating the Role of Active Mobility at COP28
A note from Heather Thompson, CEO of ITDP, and Sheila Watson, Deputy Director of the FIA Foundation, on active mobility at COP28.The post Elevating...
E-Buses: On the Road to Lowering Emissions and Improving Public Transport
The electrification of a city’s bus fleet allows them to actively fight against the harmful consequences of greenhouse gas emissions (GHG). To support e-bus...
E-Buses: On the Road to Lowering Emissions and Improving Public Transport
The electrification of a city’s bus fleet allows them to actively fight against the harmful consequences of greenhouse gas emissions (GHG). To support e-bus...
Two Years In, ITDP’s Cycling Cities Campaign Continues to Make Moves
On the second anniversary of ITDP’s Cycling Cities campaign, it is a time to recognize the remarkable strides made by our partners and cities...
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Nature-Based Solutions Are the Future of Brazil’s Urban Mobility
A recent study by ITDP Brazil, Urban Mobility and Nature-Based Solutions: Integrating Adaptation Strategies for Brazilian Cities (available in Portuguese), shows how Nature-Based Solutions...
The Righteous EV Owners Who Won’t Let Their Broken Cars Die
On an October evening in 2024, a gardener named Svein Hodne was driving home from vacation on a wind-buffeted coastal road in southwest Norway...
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...
