The current iteration of Buenavista Station debuted in the 1960s and continues to serve as a vital lifeline for thousands of commuters every day. It is an essential connection point and mobility gateway for users of inter-city trains, the intra-city Metro, Metrobús bus lines, bicycles, taxis, and cars, linking thousands of people to workplaces, schools,…
Author: Aimee Gauthier
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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 2009 and has grown significantly from a single route to eight main and four feeder routes serving tens of thousands of daily riders. By the end of 2024, the city government reinforced its commitment to Trans Semarang by enacting Transportation Management regulations, which mandate a minimum allocation of 5% of the city’s budget for public transport subsidies. Since Trans Semarang alone cannot solve congestion and air pollution challenges, such supporting policies…
In the city of Guadalajara, Mexico, sustainable mobility is making strides. The city has been implementing more shared bikes, safer bike lanes, and improved pedestrian pathways alongside a new bus rapid transit (BRT) line. But another key component of the area’s transformation is lesser known: better parking management and parking reform. Our streets are critical…
If you live in any city, you have likely noticed an upswing in people riding electric bikes, whether for delivering goods, as a shared bike, or for everyday travel. E-bikes, or electrically powered two- and three-wheeled cycles, have gained popularity in recent years since they can cover longer distances than traditional pedal bikes and require…
In Rio de Janeiro, days of heavy rain are now frequent, often leaving the streets flooded, halting public transit services, and preventing much of the population from traveling around the city. Meanwhile, in periods of extreme heat, transit-dependent people often have to wait at transit stops under the glaring sun and ride on buses without…
The electrification of public transport has emerged as a crucial step in advancing environmental sustainability, improving air quality, and enhancing urban mobility. Cities worldwide are integrating e-buses into their public transport systems, marking significant progress towards decarbonization and improving passenger experience. However, this transition involves more than merely replacing traditional vehicles with electric ones —…
In January, ITDP teams from Africa and Mexico engaged in a study tour of the public transport system in Mexico City, Mexico in support of Cairo, Egypt’s own Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) planning. Greater Cairo in Egypt is a sprawling metropolis often known for challenges with congestion and traffic. A lack of sufficient rapid transit options…
The Indian city of Chennai – from the bustling markets of T Nagar to the IT parks in OMR, is a city constantly on the move. But with every step forward, we seem to drag the weight of traffic and pollution along with us. Every day, hundreds of thousands of vehicles clog its arteries, choking…