The June 2025 Sustainable Transport Newsletter from ITDP highlights and shares news from our global teams, with a focus on ITDP’s 40th Anniversary and 2030 Strategic Plan, as well as our various public transport and mobility-related projects worldwide. The newsletter also previews upcoming research and resources that will keep readers informed about the latest trends…
Topic: Cycling and Walking
About The COVID-19 pandemic compelled governments worldwide to reassess and address urban mobility challenges in innovative ways. With fewer people traveling during peak hours and priority destinations seeing less demand, cities returned to the drawing board to provide more affordable, accessible, and healthier options. In this context, cycling emerged as a key solution. ITDP saw…
About Inclusion, universal access, and empathy are key to building mobility systems that serve all members of society. It is vital to prioritize the needs of underrepresented groups — such as women, the elderly, children, and people with disabilities — through participatory decision-making in planning and delivering mobility infrastructure. Ensuring accessibility and universal design is…
About This joint release from ITDP and the World Bank introduces CyclingMAX, a cost-benefit analysis tool designed to help decision-makers evaluate investments in cycling infrastructure. This downloadable companion report highlights the multiple benefits of cycling infrastructure, including safety improvements, environmental impacts, health benefits, and travel time savings. It provides further detailed case studies from various…
About E-buses present clear advantages over internal combustion engine (ICE) buses since they address pressing urban issues. They offer clean and quiet alternatives that reduce overall emissions, even in cities with electricity grids that are not fully decarbonized. With the number of e-buses expected to reach 175 million by 2030, this technology is becoming more…
The 2024 issue of the Sustainable Transport Magazine offers readers a dynamic, in-depth look at challenges and opportunities for sustainable urban mobility in today’s world. From the transition to electric buses, to the movement for parking reform, to the importance of road safety, the content in Issue No. 36 draws on the global experiences and…
About This STA Spotlight case study on Peshawar, Pakistan, the 2024 Sustainable Transport Award (STA) Honorable Mention, highlights the city’s continual efforts to modernize its public transport and bus systems to emphasize integration, accessibility, and sustainability. Peshawar was previously the recipient of a 2022 STA Honorable Mention for advancements in its Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)…
About This STA Spotlight case study on the City of Tianjin, China, the 2024 Sustainable Transport Award (STA) winner, highlights the city’s collaborative efforts to expand non-motorized transport and street infrastructure to dramatically improve walking, cycling, and public transit connections. According to Climate Watch, China’s transport-related CO2 emissions alone account for 11% of all global…
About Inclusion, universal access, and empathy are key to building mobility systems that serve all members of society. It is vital to prioritize the needs of underrepresented groups — such as women, the elderly, children, and people with disabilities — through participatory decision-making in planning and delivering mobility infrastructure. Ensuring accessibility and universal design is…