Institute for Transportation and Development Policy

06/05/2026

Mexico City’s Station is being reimagined as a next-generation mobility hub.

With a new rail connection to Felipe Ángeles International Airport launching in 2026, the project aims to reduce car dependency, improve regional connectivity, and create a more people-centered urban environment.

From integrated transit systems to safer pedestrian access and sustainable public spaces, Buenavista shows how transport investment can reshape cities for the better.

Read more 👉 https://itdp.org/2026/05/07/a-reimagined-transport-hub-takes-shape-in-mexico-city/

06/04/2026

Decades of car-first planning have left our cities with traffic, pollution, and communities cut off from one another. But cities don’t have to be this way. By designing streets that put people first, we can create vibrant, healthy, and connected urban spaces.

It’s time to shift gears toward - learn more 👉 https://www.itdp.org/multimedia/urban-highways-vs-complete-streets/

06/03/2026

🚲 Happy World Bicycle Day!

At ITDP, bicycles play a critical role in our mission to increase public transit ridership and advance zero-emission transport. When safe, connected cycling networks link people to transit stations, they expand access, solve first- and last-mile challenges, and make public transportation a more convenient option for millions of people.

By investing in high-quality bike infrastructure alongside reliable public transit, cities can reduce emissions, improve air quality, ease congestion, and create healthier communities.

Today, we celebrate the bicycle as an essential part of integrated, people-centered transportation systems that help cities move toward a cleaner, more sustainable future.

Learn more about our work on cycling at

The most essential ingredients for a sustainable, equitable city. Cities designed for pedestrians and cyclists are cities designed for people. The majority of the world’s population — especially in the Global South — travels primarily by foot or bicycle. Yet, transport planning continues to pr...

06/02/2026

🚍 Want to learn how to plan and deliver better 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 on LinkedIn.

👉 Register now and start learning! https://itdp.org/course/bus-rapid-transit-resource-hub/

05/29/2026

The Iran energy crisis has sent global oil and gas prices skyrocketing, exposing vulnerabilities in fossil fuel dependence. ITDP urges countries to resist the temptation of fuel subsidies, which are costly, polluting, and regressive, and instead use this opportunity to invest in efficiency, , and .

From Ethiopia’s electric bus expansion to Indonesia’s public transit upgrades, evidence shows that shifting to Compact Cities – Electrified not only saves money long-term but also reduces reliance on imports and prepares cities for a resilient, zero-emission future.

Read more on the blog 👉 https://itdp.org/2026/05/28/itdp-response-to-the-iran-energy-crisis/

05/29/2026

2026 report from ITDP, UC Davis & FIA Foundation: “Compact Cities Electrified: The Benefits of Smaller Vehicles” shows how smaller vehicles and electrification, plus shifts to transit, walking & cycling can transform .

• −70% energy demand
• −85% liquid fuel use
• ½ consumer costs
• −⅔+ emissions

Download the report 👉 https://itdp.org/publication/compact-cities-electrified-the-benefits-of-small-vehicles

05/28/2026

🚲 Ready to build a more bike-friendly city?

Mastering the Cycling City is a self-paced online course designed for planners, practitioners, and advocates who want to make safer and more accessible for everyone.

In just a few hours, explore real-world case studies, practical tools, and step-by-step guidance to transform urban mobility. Complete the course to earn a certificate and get invited to future live workshops.

Start mastering the cycling city today 👉 https://lnkd.in/dJE9PnzA

05/27/2026

Electric buses can play a major role in reducing urban emissions and expanding access to opportunity, but successful e-bus transitions require more than replacing diesel fleets with new technology.

New research from ITDP explores why scaling high quality e-bus systems depends on innovative financing models, strong partnerships, and collaboration across governments, investors, development institutions, and transport operators.

The article highlights how coordinated approaches can help overcome financial barriers, strengthen system design, and support long term urban mobility goals.
As cities work toward cleaner and more resilient transport systems, investment and collaboration will be essential to accelerating the transition.

Read more 👉 https://itdp.org/2026/05/20/a-successful-e-bus-transition-requires-private-sector-investment-and-collaboration/

05/27/2026

🚲 Cycling is more than sustainable transport — it’s smart economics.

ITDP's 2022 "Making the Economic Case for Cycling" report shows that investing in lowers transport costs, reduces congestion and healthcare spending, and creates jobs across industries from manufacturing to tourism.

Safe, connected bike networks save cities and people money while improving quality of life. Download the report 👉 https://itdp.org/publication/economics-of-cycling/

05/26/2026

Public transport is about more than just moving people — it’s about building accessible, equitable, and resilient cities.

ITDP's brief and infographic, Public Transport Principles (Jan 2026), lays out five core principles to empower cities to build and maintain high-quality public transport networks.

Because great cities start with great transport. 🚍🌍 Download the brief 👉 https://itdp.org/publication/building-better-pt-systems-pt-principles-brief/