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...
Are Electric Two-Wheelers the Future?
Two-wheelers — mopeds, motorcycles, and other higher-speed, high-powered motorbikes — are gaining in popularity, especially the faster ones. They are quick and affordable, and...
Low Emission Zones Can Breathe Life into India’s Future
The Indian city of Chennai – from the bustling markets of T Nagar to the IT parks in OMR, is a city constantly on...
3 Urgent Actions for Indian Cities to Reduce Vehicle Emissions
A recent study by the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology demonstrates the extreme impacts of vehicle emissions on pollution and air quality across India. Conducted...
Too Much Urban Space is Used for Parking. What Can We Do About It?
Conversations about livability in cities often focus on the elements that enable people to access jobs and economic opportunities, social networks, proximity to education...
Are We Falling Short On Our Global Road Safety Goals?
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), global road deaths average over 3,200 per day, with road traffic crashes remaining the leading killer of...
In What Cities are People Safest from Highways, and Why Does It Matter?
It is no secret that grade-separated highways can cause a lot of harm in cities. They exacerbate air pollution, divide neighborhoods, and increase the...
A Manual for Addressing Road Safety in Latin American Cities
The WHO estimates that every 24 seconds someone is killed on a road worldwide. A significant number of victims of vehicle and road accidents...
A Manual for Addressing Road Safety in Latin American Cities
The WHO estimates that every 24 seconds someone is killed on a road worldwide. A significant number of victims of vehicle and road accidents...
2023 STA Winner Paris, France Presents a Bold Vision for its Historic Streets
Over the past few years, Paris’s mobility investments and policies have inspired cities worldwide and garnered significant recognition from the transport community. Soon, the...
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