ITDP at 40: A Conversation on Four Decades of Sustainable Transport
2025 marks the 40th anniversary of ITDP. It’s a time to reflect on our journey from grassroots activism to global influence, and to look...
Advancing Gender Inclusion in Nairobi’s Transport System
Accessibility in urban transport systems is greatly influenced by design choices. These choices can either facilitate or hinder the mobility of various user groups,...
Exploring the Possibilities of BRT with ITDP’s SCOPE Web Tool
In February, the 2025 Sustainable Transport Award was given to Dakar, Senegal, with an honorable mention for Mexico City, for their world-class bus rapid...
What is BRT and Why Do Cities Need It?
From Boston to Mexico City to Jakarta, bus rapid transit (BRT) systems have transformed how people move and experience their cities worldwide. Since BRT’s initial conception...
With A Global Spotlight on Brazil, It’s Time to Embrace Electric Mobility
Earlier this year, large Brazilian cities like Brasília and São Paulo were shrouded in visible layers of smoke and air pollution for days on...
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....
In This Indonesian City, Green Corridors Are Key to Bolstering Public Transit
Despite having a much smaller regional budget than the capital city Jakarta, the Central Java city of Semarang has successfully developed a progressive public bus system known as Trans Semarang. Trans Semarang was launched in...
For E-Buses to Succeed, Cities Need to Focus on Charging and Implementation
The electrification of public transport has emerged as a crucial step in advancing environmental sustainability, improving air quality, and enhancing urban mobility. Cities worldwide...
From Egypt to Mexico, ITDP Shares Insights into Public Transport Planning
In January, ITDP teams from Africa and Mexico engaged in a study tour of the public transport system in Mexico City, Mexico in support...
From Egypt to Mexico: Insights into BRT and Transport Planning
In January, ITDP teams from Africa and Mexico engaged in a study tour of the public transport system in Mexico City, Mexico in support...
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