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The BRT Standard - 2024 Edition is officially here! 🚍 🎉 Since its initial publication in 2012, the BRT Standard framework has grown and improved, incorporating insights from BRT practitioners worldwide. The comprehensive guide, enhanced with the latest industry knowledge, is a valuable resource for professionals and stakeholders in the public transportation sector. In this latest edition, critical updates have been introduced, emphasizing #climate measures, resiliency, #gender, safety, and access. This strategic enhancement reflects the evolving landscape of #sustainabletransportation practices. City planners and transportation professionals will find the refined BRT Standard an indispensable tool, guiding them toward more effective and sustainable urban mobility solutions. Dive into the intricacies of the guide to gain a nuanced understanding of how the BRT Standard continues to shape the future of public transit. brtstandard.org Barr Foundation ClimateWorks Foundation Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH The International Council on Clean Transportation UN Environment Programme UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme) WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities C40 Cities ICLEI Transformative Urban Mobility Initiative Despacio The World Bank MobiliseYourCity Asian Development Bank (ADB) @CAF Inter-American Development Bank Agence Française de Développement #busrapidtransit #BRT #urbanplanning #transportation #urbantransit #sustainability #citybus

ITDP's Atlas of Sustainable City Transport gives cities the ability to better understand residents' access to sustainable mobility, and thus develop more informed policy intiatives for the future. Check out this piece from Fola Akinnibi for Bloomberg CityLab 👇 https://lnkd.in/eQ99_ipe

"Despite recent progress, China’s rail integration plan has faced roadblocks. “China can build things. They can build very good infrastructure,” Daizong Liu said. The bigger challenge is the 'software,' he said — how to get powerful national and urban rail agencies to work together. 'The mechanisms are quite complicated.'" ITDP China 👇 https://lnkd.in/ee_bDEPA

Are you passionate about making cities more bike-friendly? Join us for a webinar where experts will discuss breaking down barriers to cycling for underserved groups. From inclusive infrastructure to policy advocacy, let's ensure cycling is truly for everyone. RSVP below 👇

🚴♀️🌍 Join us for a #WorldBicycleMonth webinar on making cycling accessible for ALL! Despite its numerous benefits, systemic obstacles prevent many from enjoying the freedom of biking. Let's shift the narrative and pave the way for inclusive cycling cities. Register: https://lnkd.in/eK5UsQfD #CyclingCities25 #InclusiveCities

Protected bikeways are key to increasing #cycling, making bike trips more comfortable, and improving road safety. Check out our newest infographic and learn more about the benefits of protected bikeways at https://lnkd.in/dNfCvgFe

Happy #WorldBicycleDay2024! ITDP’s Atlas of Sustainable City Transport analyzes a variety of #transport indicators in over 1,000 cities, including people near protected bikeways (PNB). Learn how this indicator can be used to improve #cycling in your city 👇 https://lnkd.in/ehb8zNZ3

Join us June 12 in introducing ITDP's BRT Simple Calculator Of Project Effects (SCOPE), a user-friendly spreadsheet tool that estimates the potential climate and air quality impacts of #BRT projects. RSVP below and register at https://lnkd.in/gpbynZ5K