The Cities and BRT Systems Newly Scored with the 2024 BRT Standard
Five cities and their Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) systems across the United States and Mexico have received updated scores and designations in accordance with...
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...
Better Together: Walkable Cities and Public Transport
Every year, World Pedestrian Day is recognized in August – not to celebrate the importance of walking – but to acknowledge the importance of...
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 Cities Need Public Transport To Be Well-Funded, Equitable, and Resilient
Over the course of a year, the MOBILIZE Learning Lab convened by ITDP and VREF convened global transport researchers and advocates to discuss the...
Why Cities Need Public Transport To Be Well-Funded, Equitable, and Resilient
Over the course of a year, the MOBILIZE Learning Lab convened by ITDP and VREF convened global transport researchers and advocates to discuss the...
Why Cities Need Public Transport To Be Well-Funded, Equitable, and Resilient
Over the course of a year, the MOBILIZE Learning Lab convened by ITDP and VREF convened global transport researchers and advocates to discuss the...
Why Inclusive Transport Matters: In Conversation with TransPeshawar
Zu Peshawar has emerged as a successful model in terms of inclusion, diversity, and access because the system is tailored to address societal gaps....
How Indonesian Cities Are Prioritizing Inclusive Public Transport
The lack of holistic data on how marginalized and differently-abled groups move in major cities is often a barrier to developing more inclusive urban...
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Revitalizing Mexico City’s Historic Buenavista Central Station
The current iteration of Buenavista Station debuted in the 1960s and continues to serve as a vital lifeline for thousands of commuters every day....
Shifting gears: Gender equity in transit
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