Meet the 2025 Sustainable Transport Award finalists! From #Dakar's electric BRT to #Delhi's rapid transit, #Mérida's road safety improvements, and more, these cities are leading the way toward a sustainable future. https://lnkd.in/eDCsk8dD In 2025, we celebrate 20 YEARS of the #STA program - learn more at staward.org! #STA25
Institute for Transportation and Development Policy
Think Tanks
New York, NY 20,468 followers
Better streets. Better cities. Better lives.
About us
Founded in 1985, the Institute for Transportation and Development Policy (ITDP) has become a leading organization in promoting environmentally sustainable and equitable transportation policies and projects worldwide. ITDP was created by sustainable transport advocates in the U.S. to counteract the export to developing countries of costly and environmentally damaging models of dependence on the private automobile. ITDP focuses on working with municipalities and non-governmental organizations in developing countries to implement projects that show how air pollution, carbon emissions, traffic congestion and accidents can be reduced, or how the basic mobility of the poor can be improved. ITDP primarily focuses on work in the following program areas: * Developing high-quality, low-cost mass transit * Planning and advocacy for cycling and walking * Strengthening the bicycle and rickshaw industries * Revitalizing city centers * Bridging distances: transport for healthcare * Managing traffic demand * Building institutional capacity to plan for and implement sustainable low-carbon transportation * Developing financing tools and incentives to improve transportation system performance and cut GHGs Our projects build local knowledge and skills while generating greater public awareness of viable sustainable transport solutions. They are also used to leverage additional resources from international development institutions, inspire these institutions to change their own priorities, encourage private sector participation, and encourage more participatory and transparent decision-making. ITDP is supported by a wide array of partners, working most closely with Climate Works and the Clinton Climate Initiative.
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http://itdp.org
External link for Institute for Transportation and Development Policy
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- Think Tanks
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- New York, NY
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1985
- Specialties
- sustainable transportation, urban design, public policy, urban planning, mobility, climate change, urban emissions, international development, urban development, think tank, urban policy, city infrastructure, BRT, cycling, walking, public transport, micromobility, traffic reduction, parking reform, and transit oriented development
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9 East 19 Street
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New York, NY 10003, US
Employees at Institute for Transportation and Development Policy
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Chris Kost
Transport planner & advocate for sustainable cities | Africa Program Director at ITDP
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Sivasubramaniam Jayaraman
Advocate for liviable Cities & sustainable commute | Transport 4All Challenge | India Cycle 4 Change | Clean Moblity Cell -TN | 15+ years experience
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Lei Bi
Office Manager at ITDP-China
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Bob Romig
Retired Transportation Policy Professional
Updates
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What would it take to build cities to be universally accessible? Alongside our partners Transformative Urban Mobility Initiative, we asked people in #Jakarta, Indonesia, #MexicoCity, Mexico, #Bangalore, India, and #Nairobi, Kenya to share their stories. Check it out below 👇 https://lnkd.in/ek8D8TNj
Voices on Accessibility Challenges in Cities
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Over 1 billion people in the world have a #disability, and more than half of these people live in cities. #Transportation that is accessible to all—including and especially those with disabilities—is becoming increasingly more vital in a world where the number of disabled people is expected to triple by 2050. #DisabilityDay Our new illustrated brief, developed alongside our partners at Transformative Urban Mobility Initiative and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, Cities for All Through Universal Access, explores how urban design can make cities inclusive for everyone. Learn how accessibility transforms lives and communities at https://lnkd.in/dWPknhjn #InternationalDayofPeoplewithDisabilities
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ITDP is working tirelessly to help cities expand bus service, increase transport accessibility, and slash emissions. Cities, a major source of harmful emissions, must urgently intensify their efforts to combat greenhouse gases. That means prioritizing sustainable transport — especially buses— over fuel-intensive private cars. Give a #GivingTuesday gift now to help more people get on the bus! https://itdp.org/donate/
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The adoption of the Ethiopia Urban Street Design Manual by the country's government is a big step towards accessible, safer, and greener streets! 🚲 🚶 🇪🇹
🚨 Major Milestone Alert! 🚨 We're thrilled to share that the Ministry of Transport and Logistics and the Ministry of Urban and Infrastructure in Ethiopia have officially adopted the Ethiopia Urban Street Design Manual at the Ethio Green Mobility 2024 Symposium! 🌍✨ This manual is a major step forward, providing a comprehensive guide to creating safer, more accessible, and inclusive streets for Ethiopia's rapidly growing urban population. It’s all about designing streets that put people first! ITDP and UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme) are proud to have provided technical support throughout this journey, helping shape the future of urban streets in Ethiopia. In addition, the manual includes an elaborate website with a design tool and various design templates to guide the adoption process. The manual and tool are available here: https://lnkd.in/d6EedKJN Together, we're creating streets that serve everyone. #UrbanMobility #SustainableCities #GreenMobility #StreetDesign
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Brazil’s public transport needs a regulatory overhaul for a cleaner, more efficient future. A recent study from @ITDPBRASIL calls for stronger contracts, open data, and transparency to cut costs and improve reliability. Key steps like #decarbonization initiatives and public-private partnerships could transform transit for millions, creating a system that's equitable and sustainable for all. Read more 👇 https://lnkd.in/dee5_H4w
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Sustainable #transport plays a major role in the fight against the #climatecrisis. Cycling, walking, public transit, & vehicle electrification are all solutions cities can implement to reduce emissions while building equity and access for people of all backgrounds.
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As urban populations grow, local governments must increase investments into active mobility infrastructure to ensure jobs, schools, healthcare, and other destinations are made accessible to all, while also reducing #carbonemissions. Access the beta version of the tool at https://bit.ly/3AOvIfe With the newly released Cost-Benefit Scoping Tool for Cycling Infrastructure, developed by ITDP and our partners at The World Bank, investors, as well as national and city governments, can evaluate costs and the full range of benefits offered by investments in #cycling. Nicolas Peltier ITDP Indonesia ITDP Africa ITDP - India ITDP México ITDP China ITDP Brasil
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#Sustainabletransport is crucial to curbing the effects of the #climatecrisis, as the transport sector is the fastest growing source of carbon emissions worldwide. Learn how cities can grow sustainably in this @TEDx talk by CEO @hfthompson_👇
How electric transportation and compact cities help the planet | Heather Thompson | TEDxC40Cities
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Africa’s urban future depends on shifting from car-focused infrastructure to compact, electric cities ⚡️🌆 @ITDPAfrica’s new report highlights the need for investments in #publictransit, #cycling, and #electrification to reduce congestion, & create inclusive, low-carbon cities. Read more 👇https://lnkd.in/eQUymdbn
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