Six years after Indonesia set a national commitment to promote Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs), cities across the country have begun adopting electric buses. Jakarta led the way in 2022, followed by Medan, Surabaya, and Pekanbaru. Progress has been steady, but scaling up remains a steep climb. With a strong fiscal capacity and a dedicated public transportation... The post Why More National Action is Needed for Indonesia’s E-Bus Transition first appeared on Institute for Transportation and...| Institute for Transportation and Development Policy
It is no secret that countries around the world are facing a period of economic uncertainty. Sudden demands for defense spending, customs tariffs, and replacement of post-war infrastructure at the end of its lifespan are putting new strains on national budgets and forcing many governments to rethink their priorities in the face of a potential recession. Suppose there is a silver lining to this dark cloud on the horizon. In that case, these governments might also reconsider their transport inf...| Institute for Transportation and Development Policy - Promoting sustainable a...
Ahead of COP30 in Belém, Brazil, at the end of 2025, it is essential to elevate the discussion on energy transitions and see more concrete changes in cities. It will not be possible to meet Brazil’s climate agenda without a focus on decarbonizing public transport. The electrification of the country’s public bus fleet is one... The post Brazil is Primed to Electrify a Huge Number of Public Buses By 2030 first appeared on Institute for Transportation and Development Policy.| Institute for Transportation and Development Policy
Guangzhou, one of China's largest cities and the capital of the southern province of Guangdong, is experiencing rapid growth and development as a major port and connector to the mainland. With over 18 million people, Guangzhou has also become a regional leader in urban mobility, with public transport at the core of its innovations. Most notably, the Guangzhou Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system was introduced in 2010, following years of planning, and quickly became one of the first BRTs in Asia to...| Institute for Transportation and Development Policy - Promoting sustainable a...
The city of Chennai, the capital of the Indian State of Tamil Nadu, is on the brink of a clean mobility revolution for its over six million residents. In June, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin inaugurated over 120 electric buses, marking the city’s first significant deployment of zero-emission buses. This will be the first... The post How Chennai, India is Jump-Starting its Transition to E-Buses first appeared on Institute for Transportation and Development Policy.| Institute for Transportation and Development Policy
Listen to conversations with partners, supporters, and public officials as they discuss ITDP's impacts in their regions and around the world. Learn more about ITDP's origins in our 40th Anniversary session discussion and read more in the Sustainable Transport Newsletter (Vol. 13).| Institute for Transportation and Development Policy - Promoting sustainable a...
Digitalization in public transport (DTP) refers to the use of technologies across the entire value chain of mobility, from planning and operations to user engagement. It enables better data collection, improved delivery service, and more informed decision-making. In the context of Mexico, where transportation generates around 25% of the country’s national greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions,... The post Digitalization in Public Transport: Lessons from Mexico’s Cities first appeared on Institut...| Institute for Transportation and Development Policy
As cities around the world face growing traffic congestion, rising emissions, and strained transport budgets, the case for investing in cycling and walking infrastructure has never been more apparent or more urgent. Urban mobility is at a turning point. Car ownership is on the rise, but it comes at a steep cost—financial, environmental, and social.... The post CyclingMAX and the Case for Active Mobility first appeared on Institute for Transportation and Development Policy.| Institute for Transportation and Development Policy
Cleaner air has long been a shared goal for Jakartans, and it has become increasingly urgent with visible smog and pollution regularly shrouding the city. The implementation of LEZs provides a solution for improving air quality by reducing transport-related emissions and limiting the use of polluting vehicles in high-traffic areas. In general, LEZs are adjoining areas that employ both priced (fines or fees) and non-priced (time restrictions) strategies to reduce vehicle use. In 2021, the Gove...| Institute for Transportation and Development Policy - Promoting sustainable a...
In celebration of World Bicycle Day, ITDP is delving into what it means to measure People Near Protected Bikelanes and what this measurement means for urban accessibility.For years, cities and governments have focused on length or number of kilometers as a measure of how comprehensive or impactful their cycling infrastructure is. With the debut of the Atlas of Sustainable City Transport, ITDP suggests that viewpoint is outdated. Rather, we have the data to show that it’s not just how ...| Institute for Transportation and Development Policy - Promoting sustainable a...
Amid the devastation wrought by the pandemic were small glimmers of hope. Vehicle use was down, and people wanted to spend time outside, enjoying public spaces and taking advantage of the opportunity to walk and cycle safely. And cities responded by providing those spaces as a much-needed solution. As the world recovered from the pandemic, we wanted to ensure that this rethink of our towns and streets, prioritizing people, was not lost—that we did not simply return to the way things were. T...| Institute for Transportation and Development Policy - Promoting sustainable a...
As cities worldwide grapple with the impacts of air pollution, traffic congestion, the escalating effects of climate change, and extreme weather, the need for safer and cleaner urban transport systems is imperative. Buses are the starting point for this change. They are not only the backbone of public transport, moving millions of people every day, but they also have the potential to significantly improve public health and quality of life for both users and inhabitants. E-buses offer a better...| Institute for Transportation and Development Policy - Promoting sustainable a...
Dakar, Senegal is the recipient of the 2025 Sustainable Transport Award (STA) in recognition of its efforts to promote sustainable and inclusive mobility centered on the launch of its landmark all-electric bus rapid transit (BRT) system. Mexico’s capital, Mexico City, received the STA Honorable Mention for a focus on expanding and integrating public transport and bikeshare networks. The cities were selected from a pool of five finalists cities representing Brazil, Mexico, and India. In addi...| Institute for Transportation and Development Policy - Promoting sustainable a...
Every year, the Sustainable Transport Award (STA) Finalist 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. This year also marks the 20th anniversary of the STA and the program’s celebration of 22 winning cities for their progress on everything from rapid transit systems to extensive bikeshare programs to inclusion initiatives for gender e...| Institute for Transportation and Development Policy - Promoting sustainable a...
