Get InvolvedSustainable Transport Award

2009 Winner: New York City, United States

New York City surpassed the other STA nominees this year to demonstrate that political will, bold leadership and citizen engagement can lead to sweeping transportation reforms.

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New York City surpassed the other STA nominees this year to demonstrate that political will, bold leadership and citizen engagement can lead to sweeping transportation reforms. In 2008, the city implemented key parts of Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s long-term sustainability vision, PlaNYC 2030. The laudable changes made throughout 2008 have reshaped the experience of walking on New York City streets. The city changed 49 acres of road space, traffic lanes and parking spots into bike lanes, pedestrian areas and public plazas and advocated biking and walking as investment-worthy transportation alternatives.

For more information see:
www.nyc.gov/dot
http://www.itdp.org/documents/st_magazine/ST21_Winter09.pdf (p. 12-15)
 

2009 Honorable Mentions

2012 Finalists

  • Buenos Aires, Argentina

    In 2011, Buenos Aires' Sustainable Mobility Plan prioritized public transport, healthy mobility, traffic order and road safety, and improved citizens’ quality of life.

  • Cape Town, South Africa

    In 2011, Cape Town opened its first BRT corridor, fully integrated with cycling and was a first step at using transportation to increase inclusivity and accessibility.

  • Medellin, Colombia

    The solutions being implemented in Medellin are not only solving problems seen in the city itself, but in the region as a whole...

  • See all 12 nominees.