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Urbanism Hall of Fame: Jaime Lerner – The architect of Curitiba
Jaime Lerner’s vision for Curitiba, Brazil included creating a connected, sustainable city that would be accessible to all. Photo by EMBARQ. This is the third entry in the Urbanism Hall of Fame series,...
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Study: São Paulo commuters lose one month per year sitting in traffic
São Paulo’s Rua da Consolação is often congested for hours each day, leading residents and city leaders to wonder if other transport modes such as bikes and mass transport can be used to cut down on...
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Nominate your city for the 2015 Sustainable Transport Award!
Nominations are now open for the 2015 Sustainable Transport Award, which will highlight one city’s leadership in sustainable urban mobility. Photo by Alex Proimos/Flickr. EMBARQ – the producer of...
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From the director’s chair: Sustainable urban transport solutions worth spreading
The BIG bus network in Bangalore is an example of an integrated transport solution that offers better accessibility through connectivity between transport modes and networks. Photo by Benoit...
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Are streetcars worth the investment?
Streetcars are one of multiple public transport options for cities to consider when investing in sustainable urban mobility. Photo by Sean Davis/Flickr. The Economist recently argued that streetcars...
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Building for BRT: A Q&A with 2014 Lee Schipper Scholar Erik Vergel-Tovar
Erik Vergel-Tovar is a recipient of the 2014 Lee Schipper Memorial Scholarship. His research examines the relationship between transit-oriented development (TOD) and bud rapid transit (BRT) to...
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Brazilian National Association of Transport Operators seminar examines...
Cities across Brazil are sharing best practices and improving public transport in recognition of citizens’ demand for sustainable mobility. Photo by Mariana Gil/EMBARQ Brasil. Conducted by the...
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By the numbers: Sustainable mobility improves health and road safety
By supporting active transport, planners can limit road crashes and help people to incorporate healthy physical activity into their commute. Photo by Shreyans Bhansali/Flickr. Claudia Adriazola, Health...
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New study reveals potential solutions to social demand for transport in...
In response to complaints regarding price, quality of service, and transparency, the Brazilian National Association of Transport Operators (NTU) helped uncover the keys to improved bus service in...
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What does the future of sustainable transport look like in Lagos?
Lagos struggles with congestion and insufficient mass transit, but a recent focus on sustainable transport can improve mobility and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Photo by G@tto Giallo/Flickr. Lagos...
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How cities can save trillions, curb climate change, and improve public health
Urbanization is a driver of both economic growth and global climate change. Between 2011 and 2030, the urban areas of the world are expected to add 1.4 billion people, including 276 million in China...
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Six things to know about sustainable transport in Istanbul
Istanbul’s world class BRT, pedestrianized spaces, and strong demand for improved cycling infrastructure highlight the rise of sustainable transport in the city. Photo by Monique Stuut/Flickr. Istanbul...
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Opinion: Ridesharing could revolutionize urban transport in India
As companies such as Uber expand, ridesharing may become an important means of sustainable transport in India and in lower- and middle-income cities worldwide. Photo by Chris JL/Flickr. Ridesharing has...
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What if there was no need for cars in the world’s biggest cities?
Helsinki, Finland announced ambitious plans to eliminate the need for cars by 2025, making it an ideal site to explore the range of possibilities for the future of sustainable urban mobility. Photo by...
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A “new normal” for sustainable transport in Chinese cities
With the right government leadership, the new normal for sustainable transport in Chinese cities will include more transit-oriented development, shared mobility services, and transport innovations from...
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Five reasons to be optimistic about sustainable urban mobility
Rapid urbanization creates a number challenges for city leaders, but the growing use of sustainable urban mobility solutions provides reasons for optimism in cities worldwide. Photo by Benoit...
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Increasing mode share of bus transport in Indian cities
EMBARQ India is releasing Bus Karo 2.0, which analyzes bus services in cities across India and will inform urban planners, designers, and bus operators in order to help increase bus mode share. Photo...
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189 cities and counting: Track the growth of bus rapid transit on the...
The redesigned BRTdata.org platform shows the global rise in bus rapid transit and bus priority corridors, and allows users to compare bus systems across a wide range of metrics. Photo by Mariana...
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TheCityFix’s Year in Review: Urban sustainability trends to watch
What moved the dial on sustainable cities in 2014? TheCityFix’s Year in Review recaps trends to watch for the urban future. Photo by Birger Hoppe/Flickr. With urban growth come a number of...
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TheCityFix’s Year in Review: Who’s who in the Urbanism Hall of Fame
The 2014 entrants into TheCityFix’s Urbanism Hall of Fame have pioneered concepts for more livable, sustainable cities worldwide. Photo by Nicolas Lannuzel/Flickr. The science of sustainable cities is...
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