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Institute for Transportation and Development Policy

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To meet global climate goals, ITDP research shows that cities must both reduce vehicle trips and electrify the remaining vehicles. Electrification discussions often focus on private cars, which dominate trips in high-income countries. In low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), however, most trips occur on public transport and two-wheelers — segments that have received less ...


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Step outside on a busy street in any major city, and the air tells a story. It carries the smell of engines, the haze of exhaust, and the invisible particles that enter our lungs with every breath. Urban passenger transport (cars, buses, motorcycles, and taxis) remains one of the most significant sources of harmful air pollutants worldwide. In dense cities, where millions liv...


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As governments worldwide face looming climate targets and commitments, the road freight sector stands at a critical crossroads for decarbonization. Trucks facilitate the movement of nearly everything that keeps modern life running — from food and clothing to c...


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ITDP and the Sustainable Transport Award Committee are proud to announce Dakar, Senegal as the winner of the 2025 Sustainable Transport Award on the program’s twentieth anniversary. The year’s STA honor recognizes Salvador’s ambitious expansion and modernization of its


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Buses are the backbone of public transport. Yet in many cities, especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), bus services remain slow, unreliable, crowded, and poorly coordinated. Older, polluting vehicles further discourage ridership and worsen air quality. Electric buses offer a powerful opportunity to cut emissions while improving the quality, r...


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