Round Table – Sustainable Urban Mobility Solutions: Road Safety
The lack of integration between mobility and land-use planning has resulted in unsustainable urban sprawl.
Peshawar: Building out accessible and inclusive public transport for all
This case study, developed jointly with TUMI and TransPeshawar, analyzes inclusive transport planning efforts guided by strong leadership and policies in the city of Peshawar, Pakistan. These efforts resulted in the city’s shift towards sustainable mobility
iNUA #6: Accessible Urban Mobility
The sixth SUTP iNUA fact sheet focuses on how to promote accessible urban transport for all. Accessible mobility is a core issue for the sustainable and economic development of our cities in the future.
Creating Universal Access to Safe, Clean and Affordable Transport
A Status Report on the Contribution of Sustainable Transport to the Implementation of Rio +20 – This report assesses the implementation of the voluntary commitments entered into at Rio+20. In reaching those commitments, it is particularly important to create transformative change through the Avoid-Shift-Improve approach in order to provide improved and inclusive access to transport services and infrastructure as well as improving the economic, social and environmental sustainability of transport.
TTT: Mobility Justice and access to Urban Leisure with Shahin Shakibaei
What is Urban Leisure and how do various public transport users have varying levels of access? Our guest, Shahin Shakibaei, a researcher at Istanbul Technical University, discusses his research into the transgender and gender-diverse experience on public transportation of those living in Istanbul, Turkey.
Equity in action: Shaping climate solutions for all
Aligning equity and climate mitigation priorities is crucial for developing sustainable cities that cater to all residents, especially those who are often left behind. Cities worldwide are increasingly recognizing the importance of integrating social equity into their climate strategies and actions.
Round Table – Transforming mobility from inclusion and sustainability in Mexico and Latin America
During three round tables, experts emphasized robust data analysis to combat sexual harassment, integration of gender perspectives into transportation planning, and the implementation of comprehensive measures for equitable access.
Mobility Justice for All with Lucas Snaije – Talking Transport Transformation
Urban transport planning can be gender-friendly and inclusive – Lucas Snaije from BYCS, an Amsterdam-based NGO for promoting cycling in cities, will show us different initiatives where people’s needs take center stage.
How cities can make public transport inclusive, equitable and accessible for everyone
Successful public transport is essential to reducing urban greenhouse gas emissions, air pollution and congestion, and to providing access to jobs, education, and other services and amenities. By addressing gaps and access challenges, cities can increase public transport ridership and maximise associated social, economic and environmental benefits.
Unlocking Gender Differences: Designing inclusive and safe public transport systems
A guidance brief based on the ‘Toolkit for Enabling Gender Responsive Urban Mobility and Public Spaces
Why Inclusive Transport Matters: In Conversation with TransPeshawar
Peshawar, Pakistan received Honorable Mentions in the Sustainable Transport Award program in both 2022 and 2024 for their approach to inclusive, people-centered transport. ITDP interviewed TransPeshawar to gather more in-depth insights into their work.
Disabilty Inclusive Public Transport
The policy brief highlights the importance of inclusive public transport in ensuring that people with all types of disabilities have access to education, employment, healthcare and social contacts, and break the downward spiral of dependency and poverty.
TTT: A green and just transition for transport workers with Bruono Dobrusin
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) fights to improve working lives and is the voice for nearly 20 million working men and women across the world. Bruno Dobrusin is the just transition coordinator at the ITF. In this episode he gives us insight on the ITF’s work toward a green and just transition.
The Power of Informal Transport Workers
This booklet attempts to draw together some of the lessons learned about the informal transport industry, the issues faced by informal workers, new models and methods in organising, and implications for the trade union movement.
Round Table – Accelerating Transport Decarbonisation in Emerging Markets and Developing Economies
The Round Table in Dubai, UAE brought together global leaders to discuss urgent challenges in global transportation, including the transition towards transport decarbonization.
Round Table – Sustainable Urban Mobility in Yaoundé, Cameroon
Improving mass public transport and mitigating air pollution measures is a key component in Cameroons sustainable development, a high-level round table concluded.
Round Table – Future Cities
This round table talks about cities that create ecological, economic and social added value by implementing networked urban and regional development according to the Cradle to Cradle principle.
How cities can attract private finance for climate action
Every city needs private funding and investment to close the gap in financing for the climate action required to meet climate targets. According to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), the private sector has the potential to provide 70% to 90% of the total finance required to reach net zero globally.
Transport System Resilience
This report sets out the main disruptions to transport systems worldwide. It explores ways to reduce uncertainty by assessing vulnerabilities, and the main mitigation and adaptation measures required to ensure transport systems function in times of crisis.
Access and Persons with Disabilities in Urban Areas
Persons with disabilities make up nearly 15 percent of the global population, and more than half of all people with disabilities live in towns and cities. Yet our cities rarely address mobility needs across the full spectrum of people’s abilities.
Urban Access
Secure universal access by sustainable transport for urban populations by 2030.
Moving Toward Climate-Resilient Transport
The World Bank’s Experience from Building Adaptation into Programs
Round Table – Informal Transport in Peru
With paratransit services booming in Latin America, significant impact on the environment, road safety, and personal security stands as impediments to achieving progress towards the SDGs. In collaboration with GIZ, the Round Table in Lima, Peru, addressed the essential challenges of Informal Transport.
The Role of Electric Mobility for Low-Carbon and Sustainable Cities
The use of electric vehicles is rising in many cities around the world, underpinned by the urgent need to reduce levels of air and noise pollution, and tackle the ever-growing energy-related
greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from conventionally fuelled vehicles.
Circular Economy in Electric Buses
Explore the concept of circular economy in electric buses through the infographic on circular economy in e-bus batteries.
Building Visibility on Electric Bus Initiatives in Africa
This report from the Africa E-Mobility Alliance (AfEMA), commissioned by the Transformative Urban Mobility Initiative (TUMI) E-Bus mission, evaluates the state of electric bus (e-bus) adoption in Africa.
Empowering Equality: The Role of E-Mobility in Fostering Gender Inclusivity and Equity – Talking Transport Transformation
In this podcast episode, we delve into the dynamic realm of e-mobility and its potential to unlock new opportunities for greater gender equity and inclusivity.
Round Table – Sustainable Urban Mobility Solutions: Road Safety
The lack of integration between mobility and land-use planning has resulted in unsustainable urban sprawl.
Data portal for cities
Cities around the world are increasingly focused on climate action planning, setting bold targets for the coming years to adapt to and mitigate the impact of climate change. Effective climate action planning starts with compiling a trustworthy greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory, enabling decisionmakers to understand how best to prioritise efforts.
TUMI Data for Sustainable Development
The untapped potential of data to reshape urban mobility is vast. Through a strategic use of mobility data, cities can undergo a digital transformation that promotes climate-friendly practices and improves the overall livability, inclusivity and sustainability of our cities.
Peshawar: Building out accessible and inclusive public transport for all
This case study, developed jointly with TUMI and TransPeshawar, analyzes inclusive transport planning efforts guided by strong leadership and policies in the city of Peshawar, Pakistan. These efforts resulted in the city’s shift towards sustainable mobility
iNUA #6: Accessible Urban Mobility
The sixth SUTP iNUA fact sheet focuses on how to promote accessible urban transport for all. Accessible mobility is a core issue for the sustainable and economic development of our cities in the future.
Creating Universal Access to Safe, Clean and Affordable Transport
A Status Report on the Contribution of Sustainable Transport to the Implementation of Rio +20 – This report assesses the implementation of the voluntary commitments entered into at Rio+20. In reaching those commitments, it is particularly important to create transformative change through the Avoid-Shift-Improve approach in order to provide improved and inclusive access to transport services and infrastructure as well as improving the economic, social and environmental sustainability of transport.
TTT: Mobility Justice and access to Urban Leisure with Shahin Shakibaei
What is Urban Leisure and how do various public transport users have varying levels of access? Our guest, Shahin Shakibaei, a researcher at Istanbul Technical University, discusses his research into the transgender and gender-diverse experience on public transportation of those living in Istanbul, Turkey.
Introducing TUMI Data: Empowering Cities Through Data-Driven Solutions
On April 12 and 13, 2023, officials and mobility experts from Latin America gathered in Bogotá for the launch of TUMI Data Hub, focusing on the role of data and technology in public policies for Latin America and the Caribbean.
Equity in action: Shaping climate solutions for all
Aligning equity and climate mitigation priorities is crucial for developing sustainable cities that cater to all residents, especially those who are often left behind. Cities worldwide are increasingly recognizing the importance of integrating social equity into their climate strategies and actions.