Institute for Transportation and Development Policy Press Releases

Published on December 10, 2025 - 18:44 GMT

ITDP Calls for Scaling Electric Public Transport as the UN Launches First-Ever ‘Decade of Sustainable Transport’

ITDP is urging national and local governments, development banks, and private sector partners to turn the UN's framework into a decade of concrete action. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, December 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the United Nations …

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Published on November 25, 2025 - 15:11 GMT

WRI Brazil, ITDP Brazil, and BTG Pactual lead proposal for fund to accelerate decarbonization of public transport

This new credit fund seeks to create a favorable environment for transitioning the country to zero-emission public transport. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, November 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The high cost of vehicles and infrastructure is the main …

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Published on April 23, 2025 - 14:00 GMT

ITDP’s New Web-Based SCOPE Tool Allows Users to Estimate Climate and Air Quality Impacts of Bus Rapid Transit Systems

The BRT SCOPE tool is designed to help policymakers and practitioners by providing preliminary evaluations of the impacts of sustainable transport networks. WASHINGTON, DC, DC, UNITED STATES, April 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ITDP’s Simple …

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Published on January 7, 2025 - 17:36 GMT

Dakar, Senegal Receives the 2025 Sustainable Transport Award; Mexico City Earns an Honorable Mention

Dakar is the recipient of the 2025 STA in recognition of its efforts to promote sustainable mobility centered on a new electric bus rapid transit system. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, January 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Institute for Transportation …

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Published on September 3, 2024 - 14:00 GMT

Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Systems in the US and Mexico Receive New Recognition and Scores Based on 2024 BRT Standard

Five cities and their BRTs across the U.S. and Mexico have received updated scores and designations in accordance with the 2024 edition of the BRT Standard. NEW YORK, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, September 3, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Institute for …

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Published on May 15, 2024 - 13:30 GMT

First-of-its-Kind Atlas Visualizes Sustainable Transport Indicators for Over a Thousand Metropolitan Areas

The Atlas displays key indicators of sustainable urban passenger transport—many of which have never before been measured globally—for 1,000 metropolitan areas. WASHINGTON DC, NY, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Institute for …

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Published on April 24, 2024 - 16:00 GMT

2024 BRT Standard Puts Urgent Spotlight on Climate Resilience, Gender Equity, Accessibility, and Operations

The updated Standard is the right tool for our times, offering a critical framework for the future of not just BRT but good public transport systems everywhere. NEW YORK, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Institute for …

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Published on March 13, 2024 - 15:26 GMT

New Report Highlights the Potential for E-bikes to Improve Climate, Equity, and Access in Cities

New research from ITDP provides the first global analysis of how e-bikes are being used and what an increase in use means for climate emissions. WASHINGTON DC, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- New research from the Institute for …

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Published on January 16, 2024 - 16:15 GMT

World Bank and ITDP Report Calls for More Investment into Active Mobility Infrastructure in Cities

Report highlights the crucial role of cycling and walking infrastructure in cities for improving mobility, promoting access, and addressing the climate crisis. WASHINGTON DC, UNITED STATES, January 16, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cycle infrastructure …

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Published on January 10, 2024 - 21:14 GMT

ITDP Highlights Cost Savings and Climate Benefits of Transport Electrification and Compact Planning in US Cities

New research from ITDP and UC Davis finds the US could reduce public-sector expenditures with strategies that support electrification and compact planning. WASHINGTON DC, UNITED STATES, January 10, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Addressing the climate …

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Published on January 8, 2024 - 14:00 GMT

Tianjin, China Receives 2024 Sustainable Transport Award for Walking, Cycling and Public Transport Improvements

Tianjin is receiving the 2024 Sustainable Transport Award for the city’s efforts to promote greener and more inclusive non-motorized transport infrastructure. NEW YORK, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, January 8, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Institute for …

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Published on September 13, 2023 - 18:00 GMT

New ITDP Report Offers Key Lessons for Parking Reform from Case Studies of Cities and Countries Worldwide

The Institute for Transportation and Development Policy (ITDP) released a report that highlights the momentum behind off-street parking reforms worldwide. NEW YORK, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, September 13, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Building on the …

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Published on June 8, 2023 - 20:10 GMT

Bogotá Welcomes International Transport Experts to Learn from the City’s Transformative Mobility Plans and Policies

The Institute for Transportation and Development Policy (ITDP) is convening staff from its global offices alongside institutional partners in Bogotá, Colombia. BOGOTá, COLOMBIA, June 8, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bogotá, Colombia’s capital city and home …

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Published on May 30, 2023 - 22:14 GMT

Justine Lee Joins ITDP Board of Directors; SOM’s Ellen Lou Elected as Board Chair

ITDP is proud to announce the appointment of Justine Lee to the ITDP Board, as well as the election of current Board Member Ellen Lou as Board Chair. NEW YORK, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, May 30, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Institute for Transportation …

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Published on April 12, 2023 - 19:13 GMT

National Working Group of Climate Action Organizations Call on White House Council to Strengthen Guidance

In response to the Council on Environmental Quality's January Guidance, a coalition of climate groups have issued comments calling for more direction. WASHINGTON, DC, USA, April 12, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This week, a diverse national working …

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Published on January 25, 2023 - 14:49 GMT

New Report: Greater Boston’s Population Doubled as MBTA Bus Fleet Decreased the Same Over the Past Fifty Years

New ITDP, LivableStreets Alliance report shows Boston's bus service has not kept up with surging demand and outlines a timeline to get it back on track by 2030 BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, January 25, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A report released by …

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Published on January 10, 2023 - 16:24 GMT

Paris, France Receives the 2023 Sustainable Transport Award for Progress on Accessibility, Health, and Inclusion

Paris is receiving the 2023 STA for the city’s efforts to promote inclusive and active mobility, expand cycling infrastructure, and reclaim urban space. NEW YORK, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, January 10, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Institute for …

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