ITDP’s publications support our work implementing sustainable urban development around the world. ITDP produces a range of materials for use by governments, industry professionals, and the public. Our work includes establishing industry standards, highlighting best practices, producing reports and recommendations on specific policies and projects, and raising awareness through informational articles and multimedia. Our work provides the tools for local actors to design and advocate for progressive transport solutions. Use the search bar below, or browse by publication type on the right.

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  • [WEBINAR] Indicators For Sustainable Mobility

    [WEBINAR] Indicators For Sustainable Mobility
    Wednesday, January 30, 2019 12pm EST Webinar Recording   More on the Indicators Indicators for Sustainable Mobility Presentation As Climate Change Escalates, US Cities Fail to Provide Car Alternatives   About the Webinar As cities seek to improve their transportation systems to make them more sustainable, equitable, and useful for people, it is critical that they first understand how their system performs.  To that ...
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  • ITDP Announces New CEO Heather Thompson

    ITDP Announces New CEO Heather Thompson
    We are pleased to announce the appointment of Heather Thompson as our new chief executive officer. Ms. Thompson, who has been serving in the role of interim CEO since February, was selected by the ITDP board of directors after an extensive, international search. Her transition to permanent CEO is ongoing, and will be effective October ...
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  • Bus Rapid Transit Nearly Quadruples Over Ten Years

    Bus Rapid Transit Nearly Quadruples Over Ten Years
    Bus rapid transit has grown by 383 percent in the last ten years, according to new data released by ITDP. As cities around the world discover the benefits and cost effectiveness of BRT, they have built hundreds of systems across dozens of countries that qualify as true BRT. A new interactive map shows a comprehesive ...
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  • ITDP Releases New Study on Climate Change Ahead of UN Climate Summit

    ITDP Releases New Study on Climate Change Ahead of UN Climate Summit
    As world leaders gather for the United Nations Secretary-General’s Climate Summit on September 23rd, ITDP and the University of California, Davis, have released a new report on the impact of transportation emissions on our climate future. According to the new study, more than USD$100 trillion in cumulative public and private spending could be saved, and ...
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  • Fostering Sustainable, Accessible African Cities Through TOD

    Fostering Sustainable, Accessible African Cities Through TOD
    Rapid urbanization is creating complex, multifaceted challenges and opportunities around the world. African cities are undeniably at the forefront of this phenomenon. As Africa’s cities grow, they must implement more sustainable, inclusive urban development strategies. One critical strategy is transit- oriented development (TOD), which focuses on creating walkable, vibrant, mixed-use, dense communities with well- connected ...
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  • How a Car-Free Day Helped Shekhou, China Reclaim its Roads

    How a Car-Free Day Helped Shekhou, China Reclaim its Roads
    In the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen, home to over 17 million, car-free events are similarly growing in popularity. Specifically, in the Shekou port district of Shenzhen, a public movement to promote car-free activities is growing. While such open streets activities are not new to Chinese cities, usually initiated by the government, similar efforts from ...
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  • In These US Cities, Parking Reform is Gaining Momentum

    In These US Cities, Parking Reform is Gaining Momentum
    Parking reform, an often overlooked component of the  sustainable transport movement, has taken to the national spotlight in the US as it gains momentum in both policy and practice. Cities and states across the country are realizing that rethinking parking can be a lever to reach their transportation, housing, and sustainability goals. Major cities like Austin, ...
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  • The High Cost of Transportation in the United States

    The High Cost of Transportation in the United States
    What does the average American pay to get around every day in 2024? What portion of their income is devoted to transportation? Is that cost typical across developed countries? Unfortunately, the portion of household expenditure spent on transportation in the United States is often a larger portion than that spent by many throughout the world. ...
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  • Cities Need Good Public Transport Now More Than Ever – BRT Shows Us How

    Cities Need Good Public Transport Now More Than Ever – BRT Shows Us How
    The COVID-19 pandemic had significant impacts on public transport systems worldwide. Public health restrictions in cities limited the mobility of many—the International Energy Agency reported a nearly 50% fall in global road transport activity in the first few months of the crisis. Now, more than three years since the height of the pandemic, many public ...
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  • Compact, Electrified Cities Can Greatly Reduce Emissions and Costs in the US

    Compact, Electrified Cities Can Greatly Reduce Emissions and Costs in the US
    New research finds that the United States could reduce public-sector expenditures on urban transport at local, state, and federal levels by a cumulative $2 trillion USD through 2050. This is only attainable through policies and strategies that support large-scale vehicle electrification, compact city planning, and a modal shift toward walking, cycling, and public transit. The ...
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  • Tianjin, China Receives 2024 Sustainable Transport Award for Focus on Cycling and Walking Infrastructure

    Tianjin, China Receives 2024 Sustainable Transport Award for Focus on Cycling and Walking Infrastructure
    Tianjin is receiving the 2024 Sustainable Transport Award (STA) for the city’s commitment and efforts to promote greener, more inclusive non-motorized transport (NMT) with extensive street and infrastructure improvements. This year, Tianjin is also joined by one honorable mention — the City of Peshawar, Pakistan, which was previously recognized in the 2022 STA program. Tianjin ...
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  • In Photos: Celebrating Two Years of the Cycling Cities Campaign

    In Photos: Celebrating Two Years of the Cycling Cities Campaign
    ITDP launched the Cycling Cities campaign in 2021 to bring together a coalition of cities, partners, and pledge signers to work towards providing safe cycling access to 25 million more people by 2025. Each cycling city has unique opportunities and challenges, ranging from those seeking to expand infrastructure investment to those focused on building a ...
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  • Why Cities Need to Invest in Active Mobility for the Climate and Economy

    Why Cities Need to Invest in Active Mobility for the Climate and Economy
    Current urbanization trends, rising incomes, and increased vehicle ownership are steering cities toward a future with 40% less travel by walking, cycling, and public transport by 2050. This trend poses a significant threat, foreseeing a substantial 33% increase in greenhouse gas emissions from urban transport. This projection underscores the urgency for cities to decarbonize their ...
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  • 2024 STA Finalists Spotlight: Reshaping Urban Transport Worldwide

    2024 STA Finalists Spotlight: Reshaping Urban Transport Worldwide
    Every year, the Sustainable Transport Award (STA) Nominee Cities are recognized for policies and interventions that promote public transport, walking, cycling, and transit-oriented development in ways that highlight accessibility, equity, and urban innovation. The five finalist cities for the 2024 STA program — Istanbul (Turkey), Tirana (Albania), Tianjin (China), Salvador (Brazil), and Peshawar (Pakistan) — ...
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