A note from Heather Thompson, CEO of ITDP, and Sheila Watson, Deputy Director of the FIA Foundation, on active mobility at COP28.
Author: Aimee Gauthier
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 adoption, ITDP has partnered with the Transformative Urban Mobility Initiative (TUMI) E-Bus Mission since 2021 to provide support to 5 major cities: Jakarta, Indonesia; Kampala, Uganda; Monterrey, Mexico; Pune, India; and…
Bikeshare started appearing around 2005, as city governments contracted bikeshare equipment and operations with public funds (or advertising assets), making docked bikeshare a visible part of the urban streetscape. In 2016, growth was accelerated with introducing electric-assist, dockless bikes, and scooters financed by venture capital and governed by new kinds of permit programs. Massive investment…
The City of Lynn, north of Boston, MA, and the Lynn Public Art Commission (LPAC) collaborated with the Boston Bus Rapid Transit initiative (BostonBRT, a program managed by ITDP US) and TransitMatters to launch Art on the Move. This is an innovative initiative to transform seven selected bus shelters across the city into vibrant spaces…
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 worldwide — and the work that remains ahead to bring safe cycling access to all communities worldwide. Over the past year, the landscape of urban cycling has witnessed a significant shift, primarily…
Walk21 advocates for improvements to walking-related policy and infrastructure to ensure that walking is measured, valued, and prioritized by governments and stakeholders around the world. The 2023 Walk21 Conference convened in Kigali, Rwanda this October.
Each year, ITDP and the Sustainable Transport Award Committee recognize diverse global cities that have implemented innovative sustainable transportation projects in the preceding year. Alongside the one winning city each year, the Award Committee also recognizes other dynamic applicants as Honorable Mentions for their dedication to improving transport and mobility in their respective regions. Even…
A growing epidemic of traffic injuries is devastating the next generation of children around the globe. According to Safe Kids Worldwide, traffic collisions are the number one cause of death among children ages 5 to 19 worldwide. Walk and Roll to School Day is an annual event that encourages communities worldwide to choose walking and…
The City of Bhubaneswar, a 2023 Sustainable Transport Award Honorable Mention, has been a significant mover in green and equitable urban mobility since 2018, following the modernizations of its Mo Bus electric bus service and its Mo E-Ride three-wheeler feeder system. Bhubaneswar Is the capital of the State of Odisha in India and forms one…