The Institute for Transportation & Development Policy works with cities worldwide to bring about sustainable transport solutions that improve urban life.

New York, NY
Joined April 2010
🌍 In 2025, the world is at a turning point—for people and for the planet. And it’s also the year ITDP turns 40 🎂🪇 From BRT to bikeshare, e-buses to safer streets, we’ve helped cities move toward a cleaner, more equitable future. Now it’s time to scale up. Together. ITDP. 40 Years. From Creativity to Transformation to Scale. 🔗 itdp.org
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Indonesia’s iconic #angkots are ready for an electric future! ⚡ Electrifying these neighborhood vehicles could cut emissions, lower operating costs, & improve public transport. Discover how cities are turning a beloved tradition into a cleaner, more connected mobility future 👉 itdp.org/2026/10/20/the-road…
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ITDP's 2023 report 'Breaking the Code: Off-Street Parking Reform' analyzes how 7 cities/countries reformed off-street parking, with particular emphasis on removing #parking minimums and adopting complementary reforms that reduce dependence on driving. Learn more 👉 itdp.org/publication/breakin…
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Successful e-bus deployment goes beyond vehicle replacement. It requires a holistic approach that balances battery size, weight, and charging infrastructure impacts on the urban environment and grid. Download ITDP's report, “Advancing E-Buses: A Guide to Batteries and Charging” 👉 itdp.org/publication/advanci… #ebus #publictransit #electrification #sustainabletransport #climateaction #BRT
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🚍 What makes good public transport? ITDP’s Public Transport Principles offer a shared framework for building systems that are effective, equitable, and transformative. The five principles are simple: good service, zero emissions, well funded, well managed, and for everyone. Designed for governments, planners, and advocates, the framework can help cities strengthen public transport while adapting solutions to their own local needs. Explore the principles: itdp.org/publication/buildin… #PublicTransport #SustainableTransport #UrbanMobility #Transit
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🚲 What happens when companies work together to transform the daily commute? In Mexico City, MOVIN Reforma brought neighboring employers together to make sustainable mobility a more practical choice for workers. The results: a 30% reduction in pollution emissions associated with employee travel, a 32% reduction in kilometers traveled by private car, and bicycle trips that doubled. After six years, the initiative offers valuable lessons for workplaces and cities looking to reduce car dependence and improve everyday mobility. Read more: itdp.org/2026/10/01/how-comp… #MexicoCity #SustainableMobility #PublicTransport #UrbanMobility
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🚌⚡ Electric buses can deliver cleaner air, better public transport, and greater access to opportunity, but scaling them requires the right investment. Private sector financing, development banks, and strong public sector partnerships can help cities overcome high upfront costs and build financially viable e bus systems. ITDP explores financing models from Bogotá, Santiago, Addis Ababa, and Dakar that show how cities can turn electrification plans into scalable public transport systems. Read more: itdp.org/2026/10/05/a-succes… #ElectricBuses #PublicTransport #Electrification #SustainableTransport
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🚌 Friendly reminder! Our upcoming webinar is almost here. Join ITDP on October 13 for Ambition to Action: Financing the Electric Bus Transition, exploring how public and private financing can help cities scale electric bus systems. 📅 October 13 ⏰ 8:30 AM EST | 6:00 PM IST Register: itdp.org/event/ambition-to-a… #ElectricBuses #PublicTransport #SustainableTransport
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🚌 Moving from electric bus ambition to action requires more than technology. It requires the right financing. Join ITDP on October 13 for Ambition to Action: Financing the Electric Bus Transition, where experts from the World Bank, ITDP India, and ITDP Global will explore how public and private financing can help cities scale electric bus systems. Learn from real world examples and explore approaches to making e bus projects financially viable and ready for implementation. 📅 October 13 ⏰ 8:30 AM EST | 6:00 PM IST Register: itdp.org/event/ambition-to-a… #ElectricBuses #PublicTransport #ElectricMobility #SustainableTransport
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🚶 What makes a city truly walkable? Safe crossings, connected sidewalks, access to public transport, and destinations within reach all shape how easily people can move through their communities. ITDP’s Pedestrians First provides tools and indicators to help cities measure walkability and understand where improvements are needed to create safer, more accessible streets for everyone. Explore Pedestrians First: pedestriansfirst.itdp.org/ #PedestriansFirst #Walkability #UrbanMobility #SustainableTransport
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ITDP's Mobility and Access for Babies, Toddlers, and Their Caregivers course explores how planners, health professionals, and decision-makers can create safer, more accessible cities for young families. 🚶‍♀️ Learn about walkability, cycling, and public transit 🏙️ Explore concepts like 15-minute neighborhoods and 10-minute public transport 🛠️ Discover practical tools to evaluate transport and land-use access in your city 📚 Self-paced | 3 short modules | ~2.5 hours total 🎓 Certificate of completion Whether you’re a planner, early childhood professional, or aspiring city builder, this course will help you design places where young children and their caregivers can thrive. Register today👉 itdp.org/course/mobility-and…
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🚌 Ready to turn electric bus ambitions into action? Join ITDP on October 13 for Ambition to Action: Financing the Electric Bus Transition, a webinar exploring how cities and governments can unlock the financing needed to scale high quality electric bus systems. Experts from the World Bank, ITDP India, and ITDP Global will share practical examples and innovative financing approaches that can help accelerate the transition to cleaner public transport. 📅 Tuesday, October 13 ⏰ 8:30 AM EST | 6:00 PM IST 🌎 Spanish and Portuguese interpretation available Register today: itdp.org/event/ambition-to-a… #urbanmobility #safecities #urbanplanning #sustainabletransport #publictransport
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🚍 Want to learn how to plan and deliver better #BRT systems? The BRT Learning Hub brings together curated guides, case studies, videos, and webinars to help city officials, planners, advocates, and researchers understand global best practices in Bus Rapid Transit. Explore four short modules covering BRT fundamentals, planning stages, and technical insights for implementation. Test your knowledge at the end and earn a certificate you can share with your network. 👉 Register now and start learning! itdp.org/course/bus-rapid-tr…
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Discover the Atlas of Sustainable City Transport, your go-to dashboard for understanding how cities are moving toward more sustainable and inclusive #transport. Updated annually, the #Atlas tracks nine key indicators — from access to rapid transit and bike lanes, to people’s proximity to services and car-free spaces — across 1,000+ metropolitan areas worldwide. Whether you’re a policymaker, journalist, advocate, or just curious about your city, explore the data, compare regions, and visualize progress with downloadable maps, graphs, and rankings. 🔗 Explore the Atlas: atlas.itdp.org/ 📼 Watch the tutorial: youtube.com/watch?v=TnUGzTEz…
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Join us during Climate Week NYC 2026 for “Win-Win Policies: Unlocking Investment for a Sustainable Future” on Tuesday, September 22, from 8:00–9:30 AM. Hear experts from ITDP, ICCT, CLASP, and GBPN explore how smart policy mechanisms can simultaneously: 🌱 Reduce emissions 🏙️ Improve quality of life 💰 Unlock investment in sustainable development Register today 👉 cruxalliance.org/event/clima… Speakers will share lessons from the transport, appliances, and building operations sectors, including how these policies were designed, implemented, and adapted—and what they can teach us about advancing long-term urban sustainability. 🎤 Speakers: Jacob Mason — ITDP Ana María Carreño — CLASP Tim Dallmann — ICCT Graham Pugh — Propel Clean Energy Partners 📅 Tuesday, Sept. 22 ⏰ 8:00–9:30 AM 📍 Climate Week NYC 2026 Come explore how strategic policy can create win-win outcomes for climate, communities, and investment. #ClimateWeekNYC #ClimateWeek2026 #SustainableDevelopment #ClimatePolicy #CleanEnergy #UrbanSustainability #ClimateAction #Investment
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Join us during Climate Week NYC 2026 for “Win-Win Policies: Unlocking Investment for a Sustainable Future” on Tuesday, September 22, from 8:00–9:30 AM. Hear experts from ITDP, ICCT, CLASP, and GBPN explore how smart policy mechanisms can simultaneously: 🌱 Reduce emissions 🏙️ Improve quality of life 💰 Unlock investment in sustainable development Register today 👉 cruxalliance.org/event/clima… Speakers will share lessons from the transport, appliances, and building operations sectors, including how these policies were designed, implemented, and adapted—and what they can teach us about advancing long-term urban sustainability. 🎤 Speakers: Jacob Mason — ITDP Ana María Carreño — CLASP Tim Dallmann — ICCT Graham Pugh — Propel Clean Energy Partners Come explore how strategic policy can create win-win outcomes for climate, communities, and investment. #ClimateWeekNYC #ClimateWeek2026 #SustainableDevelopment #ClimatePolicy #CleanEnergy #UrbanSustainability #ClimateAction #Investment
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Meeting the goals of the #ParisClimateAgreement requires both rapid vehicle #electrification and a shift to walking, cycling, and public transit. Compact, transit-oriented cities combined with electric vehicles can dramatically cut emissions from urban passenger transport while creating healthier, more equitable places to live. 🌍 Download the #CompactCitiesElectrified report 👉 itdp.org/publication/the-com… #walking #cycling #publictransit #sustainablemobility #sustainabletransport #urbanplanning
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Transport is responsible for over 1 in 10 deaths from #airpollution worldwide. While #electrification is key, this 2025 ITDP study with FIA Foundation shows that shifting trips away from cars is just as critical, cutting harmful pollutants like PM2.5 that electric vehicles can’t solve. For the first time, this study quantifies how different #transport futures will shape national #airquality outcomes through 2050. Explore the findings 👉 itdp.org/publication/air-qua…
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ITDP's 2023 report 'Breaking the Code: Off-Street Parking Reform' analyzes how 7 cities/countries reformed off-street parking, with particular emphasis on removing #parking minimums and adopting complementary reforms that reduce dependence on driving. Learn more 👉 itdp.org/publication/breakin…
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The #BRT Standard (BRTStandard.org) is the global framework for designing and evaluating high-quality BRT systems—helping cities build corridors that boost ridership, improve performance, and support a cleaner environment. 🌍 Download the BRT Standard 👉 itdp.org/publication/the-brt…
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