Our Program Areas

ITDP’s programs in Asia, Africa and Latin America focus on making urban transportation systems more environmentally sustainable and socially equitable.

Current Program Areas

Developing High-Quality, Low-Cost Mass Transit

We work with municipalities to improve mobility and curb emissions by:

  • highlighting successful Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) systems
  • providing direct technical assistance for new BRT projects
  • identifying sources of project funding

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Planning & Advocacy for Cycling & Walking

We work with municipalities and local groups to improve conditions for cycling and walking by:

  • organizing workshops to build the capacity of local planners
  • providing direct technical assistance for bicycling and pedestrian planning projects
  • identifying sources of project funding
  • supporting local advocacy campaigns for cycling and walking

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Strengthening Bicycle and Rickshaw Industries

We implement projects with established and emerging industries to:

  • engineer, manufacture and market more appropriate, efficient vehicles
  • establish vibrant, indigenous businesses in underserved areas
  • overcome barriers to individual ownership through credit and training
  • advocate for bike- and rickshaw-friendly trade and development policies

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Emerging Program Areas

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Two and Three Wheelers

ITDP is working on how to best incorporate the growth of two- and three- wheelers on city streets by:

  • Evaluating experiences in integrating two- and three- wheelers in roadway design and regulatory guidelines in order to develop a set of standards, and
  • Implementing and evaluating pilot projects using those standards.


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Managing Traffic Demand

We work with municipalities to reduce auto congestion and emissions by:

  • Developing pricing strategies that rationalize the use of roadways
  • Organizing workshops that build the capacity of traffic planners and engineers

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Bridging Distances: Healthcare & Transport

We work with health workers to improve access to care by:

  • Developing appropriate vehicle and telecommunications strategies for providing care in remote areas

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Revitalizing City Centers

We work with municipalities and local groups to rejuvenate declining city centers by providing technical assistance for:

  • Managing car traffic and improving access by public transportation
  • Designing state-of-the-art environments for walking and cycling
  • Crafting policies that turn physical and cultural aspects of historic centers into economic assets

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