1. www.embarq.org
www.wri.org
10 G Street NE Suite 800
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 729-7600
2. EMBARQ
OBJECTIVES
Reduce fuel use, air pollution, and
greenhouse gas emissions
Improve public health
Improve quality and cost effectiveness
of urban transport
Improve accessibility, traffic safety,
and public security
Improve quality of public spaces and access
to city benefits for all income classes
Increase competitiveness of the city, reduce the cost
of doing business, and the cost of getting to work
EMBARQ Increase opportunity for sustainable
NETWORK
mobility businesses
4. DIRECTOR'S LETTER
From EMBARQ Director Nancy Kete:
This year we welcome a new hue to the EMBARQ
Network color palette. Like “México Green” and
“Brasil Blue” that came before it, we now have
“Andino Purple,” representing our newly established
TRANSFORMING
Center for Sustainable Transport and Health in the
Andean Region (CTSS-Andino.)
The newest node in the EMBARQ Network was
conceived in close consultation with the Pan
TRANSPORTATION
American Health Organization, a leader in recognizing
how sustainable urban transport can reduce chronic
disease. Through the same avenues that EMBARQ
has always pursued, like encouraging the use of
mass transit and creating vibrant public spaces,
CTSS-Andino’s projects result in cleaner air, safer
streets, less noise, and more physically active citizens
in cities like Arequipa, Peru.
Annual Report Our expansion would not have been possible without
a $1.4 million breakthrough partnership with the
Andean Development Corporation, which you can
read about in the pages that follow.
EMBARQ Network I am pleased that our global progress was recognized
by groups like Volans, an international consultancy,
which named EMBARQ a “Pioneer in the Business
of Social Innovation.” We were also featured at this
2008 - 2009 year's Skoll World Forum on social entrepreneurship
during the “Pathways to Scale” panel, where I
spoke about our efforts to foster an ecosystem of
sustainable urban transport projects in Mexico, as
well as our work in Istanbul over the past five years,
resulting in the first transcontinental BRT system.
Time to paint the town purple!
5. EMBARQ: Transforming Transportation 5
“EMBARQ is a magnet, able to pull
together the right people and seat
them at the right table to address the
integrated challenges of transport
and urban development. More
than an organization, EMBARQ has
become a network of knowledge,
skill, experience, and capital needed
to launch sustainable solutions.”
–Enrique Penalosa
Former Mayor, Bogota, Colombia
EMBARQ Network
Centers for Sustainable Transport
EMBARQ - The World Resources Institute Center
for Sustainable Transport works with cities in the
developing world to catalyze and help implement
sustainable solutions to problems of urban mobility.
Since 2002, the network has grown to include five
Centers for Sustainable Transport, located in Mexico,
Brazil, India, Turkey and the Andes, that work together
with local transport authorities to reduce pollution,
improve public health, and create safe, accessible and
attractive urban public spaces. The network employs
more than 60 experts in fields ranging from architecture
to air quality management; geography to journalism;
and sociology to civil and transport engineering.
6. 6 EMBARQ: Transforming Transportation
“There are few peers amongst
environmental research
organizations that match the scope
and authority of WRI’s work.”
–William D. Ruckelshaus
Former EPA Administrator
“The world needs to change to a
more sustainable course and WRI
is plotting that course and finding
ways to turn the ship. Their work
makes an enormous difference.”
–Stephan Schmidheiny,
Founder, World Business Council
for Sustainable Development
The World Resources Institute is an environmental
think tank that goes beyond research to find practical
ways to protect the earth and improve people’s lives.
Because people are inspired by ideas, empowered
by knowledge, and moved to change by greater
understanding, WRI provides—and helps other
institutions provide—objective information and
practical proposals for policy and institutional
change that will foster environmentally
sound, socially equitable development.
7. EMBARQ: Transforming Transportation 9
EMBARQ's
innovative financing
partnership with
CAF PARTNERSHIP
CAF will help
improve daily life for
millions of people
in Latin American NEW MODEL FOR CHANGE
cities.
EMBARQ signed a breakthrough partnership with the
Andean Development Corporation (CAF) to transform the
way sustainable urban transportation projects are financed
in cities across Latin America. These projects usually
encounter time and cost pressures in a complex political and
institutional environment. CAF and EMBARQ will collaborate
to overcome those constraints and risks, thus expediting
the scale-up of sustainable transport solutions. Under the
leadership of Latin America Director Luis Gutiérrez, EMBARQ
secured $1.4 million in non-refundable technical assistance
from the multilateral development bank to plan bus rapid
transit and other transport projects in Arequipa, Peru, as
well as Guadalajara, Leon, and Chihuahua, Mexico. Similar
"We have high expectations for our work arrangements are being negotiated for Porto Alegre, Brazil
with the EMBARQ Network in promoting and Mexico City, Mexico. The new funding scheme has the
sustainable urban transport in Latin America. potential to leverage millions of dollars in additional investment
EMBARQ’s demonstrated technical and from CAF to help cities fund their new transport projects.
managerial capacity, coupled with the client-
oriented culture, opportunity and versatility EMBARQ’s partnership with CAF also involves two other
that characterize CAF’s financing activities, important initiatives: the development of an online database,
will address the complex challenges of this known as the Urban Mobility Observatory, to help decision-
sector." makers define better urban transport policies and strategies;
–Antonio Juan Sosa and the organization of Latin America’s BRT agencies into a
Vice President of Infrastructure, CAF
professional industry association.
8. 10 EMBARQ: Transforming Transportation
MEXICO CITY'S METROBÚS
"CTS-México has enabled multidisciplinary
government groups and other entities to share
data, information and experiences, thus achiev-
ing convergence in government programs and
policies."
–Guillermo Calderón
General Director of Metrobús
Metrobús by the numbers:
SCALING UP SOLUTIONS
Mexico City's Metrobús system launched its second bus
50
kilometers in length
450,000
rapid transit corridor, "Eje 4 Xola," in December 2008. The
20-kilometer route signifies an important milestone for CTS-
México and the Mexico City Government, which have been passengers per day
working together since 2002 to develop one of the world’s
largest sustainable mass transit systems. 80,000
tons of CO2 emissions reduced per year Mexico City's
The new 36-station line serves nearly 120,000 passengers
per day. Traveling by trolleybus along the original length of Source: CTS-México
Metrobús is one
the corridor used to take up to two hours; riding Metrobús
along the same route now takes about 55 minutes. of the largest
With planning and implementation guidance from EMBARQ bus rapid transit
and CTS-México, the 50-kilometer Metrobús network has
made it easier for people to move around. Along Insurgen-
¡felicidades!
systems in the
tes—the longest avenue in the city—Metrobús has improved
mobility by 50 percent, reduced accidents by 30 percent,
Mexico City received honorable mention
at the 2009 Sustainable Transport Awards world.
for its efforts to improve public transit,
and encouraged an estimated 6% shift from private vehicles revitalize public spaces, and create a better
to public transport. quality of life for its residents.
9. EMBARQ: Transforming Transportation 13
GUADALAJARA'S MACROBÚS
"I am convinced the problems of congestion,
air pollution, loss of time spent on excessively
long trips, inconvenience for users and traffic
accidents can be resolved through effective
transportation mechanisms like Macrobús."
–Felipe Calderón Hinojosa
President of Mexico
Macrobús by the numbers:
16
kilometers in length
27
stations
FASTER, CLEANER, SAFER
Less than four years after its success with Metrobús in Mexico
City, CTS-México celebrated the launch of the country's third
130,000
passengers per day (expected)
bus rapid transit system: Guadalajara's Macrobús.
The new corridor is the first of its kind in Jalisco, where CTS-
Source: Macrobús México has been working with the state government since
Macrobús will 2007 to develop a new mobility model for the country's second
largest city. The system features several design enhancements:
reduce travel Did You Know? - integration with light rail and 15 feeder routes;
times, prevent The first corridor of Macrobús launched in - wider stations with adequate space for internal circulation;
traffic accidents, March 2009, only two years after state authori-
ties first embraced the concept and one year - good pavements and segregation devices for bus lanes;
and help combat after construction began.
- buses with advanced emissions control (Euro IV standard)
climate change. CTS-México provided technical guidance and
leadership during the planning and implemen-
and ultra-low sulfur diesel; and,
tation stages, headed by staff members Yorgos - maps, signs and other information in every station to ease
Voukas and German Freiberg. travel for all passengers.
10. 14 EMBARQ: Transforming Transportation
MEDEC STUDY
"The transport results generated by
CTS-México are among the most important
MEDEC findings, both for their potential to
inform Mexican climate change policy, but also
for the broader implications globally of the
critical role that transportation can and should
play [in reducing greenhouse gas emissions].”
–Todd Johnson
ENVISIONING A LOW CARBON FUTURE Senior Energy Specialist, The World Bank
If Mexico continues with its current pattern of motorization
and urban development, the transport sector will produce
410 megatons of carbon dioxide emissions by 2030—almost
two and a half times more than current levels.
This startling prediction comes from a low-carbon scenario
analysis, known locally as MEDEC, conducted for the
transport sector in 2008 by CTS-México as part of The
World Bank’s Investment Framework for Clean Energy.
MEDEC is a
CTS-México tested 13 different strategies for carbon dioxide
reductions, involving new vehicle technology, as well as
transport and urban planning policies. If implemented, ten of
the most viable options, including dense urban development, roadmap for
non-motorized transport and optimization of mass transit,
could potentially reduce up to about 1,300 metric tons of CO2 reductions
carbon dioxide emissions by 2030.
in Mexico's
CTS-México is working with the Mexican government to
incorporate some of the recommended strategies into two transport
federal initiatives: the Special Program for Climate Change,
a long-term vision for climate change mitigation, and the sector.
National Fund for Infrastructure, the country’s first-ever fund
for mass transit infrastructure.
11. EMBARQ: Transforming Transportation 17
Transit-oriented
development TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT
aims to create
easy connections “Citizen participation is essential and for this
to where people we need a spokesperson. CTS-México is the
voice of city projects."
work, live and –Miguel Angel Tellez
Projects Director, Ministry of Urban
play in a city. Development and Housing WALK THIS WAY
CTS-México is working to establish guidelines for transit-ori-
ented development (TOD), a concept that refers to compact,
walkable communities located within one kilometer of high-
quality mass transit systems. So far, CTS-México has worked
with Mexico City to incorporate elements of these guidelines
into blueprints for two urban revitalization pilot projects,
Avenida Michoacan and Eje Central. While the projects have
not yet been completed, the process of working with Mexico
City and federal government authorities has yielded important
results.
CTS-México is working with the Ministry of Urban Develop-
ment and Housing and the Mexico City Public Space Author-
ity to introduce TOD and related concepts into the planning
process throughout Mexico. To achieve this, the Center is
finalizing four important guides, including a TOD Manual, a
Public Life/Public Space Survey Manual, and two "atlases"
depicting Eje Central and the Mexico City Metropolitan Re-
gion, based on geographic information system (GIS) technol-
ogy. Together, the manuals and atlases will help public officials
and urban developers identify how and where to best imple-
ment TOD principles at the local level.
This project was made possible through a grant from the
U.K.'s Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
12. 18 EMBARQ: Transforming Transportation
The inter-continental
ISTANBUL'S METROBUS BRT corridor
eases congestion
along the famous
Bosphorus Bridge—
Did You Know? one of the key
A passenger riding a car over the Bosphorus emits about 20 times more carbon
dioxide than one riding a regular bus, according to findings from an Istanbul
traffic bottlenecks
emissions inventory conducted by EMBARQ. The estimated greenhouse gas in the city.
savings for Metrobus passengers are even greater, since the vehicles are cleaner
and more fuel-efficient than regular buses.
Metrobus by the numbers:
EXPANDING MASS TRANSIT 41
kilometers in length
EMBARQ first introduced Istanbul officials to the concept
of bus rapid transit five years ago, with hopes of improving
mobility and accessibility on both sides of the Bosphorus.
31
stations
With 64 million vehicles crossing it in 2005, the Bosphorus
Bridge had become a major bottleneck for commuters
traveling between Europe and Asia.
800,000
passengers per day
To ease traffic, EMBARQ recommended building a BRT
corridor across the bridge. In March 2009, EMBARQ’s ideas 2
turned to action when the historic mega-city unveiled the average hours saved for passengers traveling
the entire corridor during peak traffic
world's first inter-continental BRT line.
Source: IETT
The 11-kilometer route is an extension of Istanbul’s highly
successful Metrobus corridor, which opened in 2007.
tebrikler!
Crossing the bridge by car takes as long as three hours.
Thanks to the expansion, commuters can now crossover Istanbul’s commitment to improve public
between continents in about 30 minutes with fairly easy transit in a sustainable, low-cost way
access to metro and other bus services once they reach the garnered international attention when the
city won honorable mention at the 2009
commercial heart of Istanbul. Sustainable Transport Awards.
13. EMBARQ: Transforming Transportation 21
The Historic
Peninsula can WORLD HERITAGE PLAN
protect its
legacy through
an integrated PRESERVING HISTORY
traffic plan. Heavy traffic poses a serious threat to the infrastructure and
cultural legacy of Istanbul’s Historic Peninsula, the old city-
center that holds 8,500 years of human history.
In May 2008, Sibel Bulay, director of SUM-Türkiye, met with
a team from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and
Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and stressed the need
"The Historic Areas of Istanbul World Heritage for sustainable transport infrastructure to safeguard the
site is a large and complex property suffering authenticity of the Historic Peninsula and maintain the area's
significant problems of inner-city decay and nearly 25-year status as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
neglect.
As a result of EMBARQ’s initiative, UNESCO formally
The lack of a single vision for the World recommended that the Turkish government develop an
Heritage property is reflected in the absence of integrated “Transport Plan,” with an emphasis on improving
any integrated Traffic Plan... mass transit, as part of the overall “World Heritage
The mission recommends that a Traffic/ Trans- Management Plan” for Istanbul. This is the first time that the
port Plan is prepared as a component of the negative impact of traffic on Istanbul’s historic infrastructure
overall World Heritage Management Plan." has been officially acknowledged, not only by UNESCO but
–Convention Concerning the Protection of the
also by the Turkish government, including the Ministry of
World Cultural and Natural Heritage, UNESCO Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, and the
Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality.
Following up on this game-changing development,
SUM-Türkiye is partnering with Istanbul’s Department of
Environmental Protection to propose the creation of a “low
emissions zone” on the Historic Peninsula, a project to be
undertaken sometime in 2009.
14. 22 EMBARQ: Transforming Transportation
Sustainable
CTSS-ANDINO LAUNCH transport not
only combats
"Mayor Balbuena decided to outfit the city
with efficient and modern transport. We climate change;
committed one hundred percent to the
project, counting on the massive support it also improves
of the people of Arequipa. We would like to
highlight the work of CTSS-Andino, which has
public health.
long been decisively backing our project.”
–Henry Hurtado Peralta
EMBARQ NETWORK EXPANDS Councilman and Transport Committee Chaiman,
Municipality of Arequipa
Established in November 2008, EMBARQ welcomed the
newest addition to its international network: The Center for
Sustainable Transport and Health in the Andean Region
(CTSS-Andino), dedicated to advancing sustainable transport
projects with a more conscious focus on public health.
CTSS-Andino’s main project is with Arequipa, the second larg-
est city in Peru, to develop a bus rapid transit system, pro- Global health impact of urban air pollution:
mote biking and walking, and increase transportation acces-
sibility for low-income areas. 800,000
CTSS-Andino will manage a non-refundable technical assis- premature deaths per year
6.4 million
tance grant from the Andean Development Corporation (CAF)
to complete project studies for the Municipality of Arequipa.
CTSS-Andino’s technical team is led by Executive Director years of life lost annually
Miguel Paredes, an engineer with expertise in finance and
Source: World Health Organization
public-private partnerships.
CTSS-Andino also opened an advisory office in March 2009
to give advice to Arequipa’s transport operators on financial,
legal and transport issues. The new service is designed to
reduce risk for future transport projects.
15. EMBARQ: Transforming Transportation 25
CTSS-Andino
helped remove AREQUIPA VEHICLE BAN
720 highly
polluting shared
taxicabs from “The valuable technical support and advice
from CTSS-Andino’s professionals is helping
the streets of Arequipa’s transport operators adapt to the
process of fleet renewal, new standards and
Arequipa. a new public transport system, which will
begin operations in the city in 2010. We are
confident that the Center and the advisory
services it provides represents important
support to the work of the city and transport
operators. Welcome CTSS-Andino."
–Vicente Vilca Vilca
Advisor to transport operators in Arequipa REDUCING AIR POLLUTION
The Municipality of Arequipa recently banned the use of
shared taxicabs, known as lanchones, older than 25 years
old, in an effort to reduce air pollution and modernize public
transport in the historic city. The new law prompted a city-
wide strike among all public transport operators. But Mayor
Simón Balbuena's controversial decision paid off, eventu-
ally leading to the removal of 720 “highly polluting” cars from
Did You Know?
downtown streets in January 2009.
In protest of the Mayor's ban, the city's trans- CTSS-Andino was involved in creating the technical strat-
port operators went on strike for three days in egy to enforce the ban. Afterwards, it also helped replace
January 2009. But the strike failed due to the the city's old-fashioned taxicabs—a staple mode of public
public's overwhelming support of the Mayor's transport in Peru—with more than 180 newer, less polluting
decision. vehicles.
Confirming the polluting effect of the out- The new cars will serve medium- and low-income districts,
dated cars, the General Directorate of Health bringing Arequipa a step closer to fulfilling the Mayor’s plans
(DIGESA) found that emissions dropped by to provide sustainable urban transport to his city’s 1 million
25% during the strike period. residents.
16. 26 EMBARQ: Transforming Transportation
By focusing
MERCADERES STREET on people, not
cars, Arequipa
can preserve
its historic
“In managing our priorities of organizing heritage.
Arequipa’s transport system, modernizing
its public service fleet and providing a less
polluting bus rapid transit system, EMBARQ
is more than an allied presence; it’s a highly
important strategic partner."
–Simón Balbuena
Mayor of the Municipality of Arequipa
PEOPLE-FRIENDLY DESIGN
The first four blocks of Mercaderes, the main shopping street
in downtown Arequipa, Peru, were transformed into a pedes-
trian-only path. The first two blocks were completed in Decem-
ber 2008; the final two were finished four months later. In addi-
tion, sidewalks were widened on several downtown streets.
Arequipa officials, including Mayor Simón Balbuena, were
inspired to work on the project after visiting similar initiatives in
other cities on a trip hosted by EMBARQ. The tour gave Areq-
uipa’s leaders a better understanding of the need to create
public spaces for people, instead of just cars.
EMBARQ and CTSS-Andino continue to help Arequipa pro-
mote sustainable transport. Other planned initiatives include
modernizing transit services, developing a 17-kilometer bus
rapid transit corridor, and building additional bicycling paths to
improve mobility in the city's historic downtown, which is listed
as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
17. EMBARQ: Transforming Transportation 29
The EMBARQ BRT
Simulator shows EMBARQ BRT SIMULATOR
how small changes
can make a big
impact on cities
planning new
BRT corridors.
TESTING FOR SUCCESS
Simulator in Action: The EMBARQ BRT Simulator, a computer software tool,
tests and improves the design of proposed bus rapid transit
To increase the efficiency of mass transit, CTS-
Brasil can use its simulator software to test an systems across Latin America. The software evaluates
estimated 2,600 kilometers of planned BRT traffic flows and detects potential problems before any real
corridors in large cities across Brazil. construction begins, which could help cities save valuable
time and money during the planning process.
In Rio de Janeiro, CTS- RIO DE JANEIRO BRT SIMULATION
Brasil staff tested the
Original Plan
performance of three
proposed BRT corridors. Alternative 1
The simulation showed
that slight adjustments, Alternative 2
with minimal additional
costs, could increase Alternative 3
passenger capacity by up 15,000 20,000 25,000 30,000 35,000
to 50 percent. Capacity (passengers/hour/direction)
The tool has already been applied to improve two critical
bus stations in downtown Recife and to compare different
operational scenarios for the expansion in Mexico City of
Metrobús, including its integration with suburban rail.
18. 30 EMBARQ: Transforming Transportation
PORTO ALEGRE BRT
“Porto Alegre has all the conditions to develop
the best solutions in urban transport.”
–Francisco Wulff
Director, Infrastructure Sector Analysis,
TAKING THE LEAD Andean Development Corporation
Following through on his campaign promises, Mayor José
“Portais da Cidade”
Fogaça renewed his commitment to improve accessibility and is the flagship BRT
mobility in downtown Porto Alegre, Brazil. system in Brazil,
In support of his vision, CTS-Brasil is helping the city reshape designed to revitalize
its “Portais da Cidade” BRT project, designed to reduce pol-
lution and congestion as an effective alternative to a more downtown Porto
expensive rail-based solution. Alegre, improve
The 17-kilometer BRT corridor includes a southern extension public transit and
that will serve low-income communities and whose benefits reduce pollution.
will last beyond the 2014 FIFA World Cup, for which Porto
Alegre is likely to be a host city.
19. EMBARQ: Transforming Transportation 33
Delhi's new
bus corridor DELHI BUS CORRIDOR REVIEW
meets its key
objectives,
but there is “EMBARQ’s evaluation has given us the
still room for confidence that the pilot BRT corridor has
delivered on its objective of moving more
improvement. people in greater comfort and speed. With
requisite modifications in its operations it can
achieve even greater system efficiency and
also public support." PROMISING BEGINNINGS
– Anumita Roychowdhury
Associate Director, Research and Advocacy,
Centre for Science and Environment
With the launch of its new bus corridor in April 2008,
Delhi took the first step toward developing a sustainable
transport network for the city. The 6-kilometer pilot corridor
gives priority to public buses on segregated lanes and
Delhi's busway by the numbers:
creates dedicated spaces for bicycles, cycle-rickshaws and
6,500
passengers per hour (in each direction)
pedestrians. Despite receiving positive feedback from bus
passengers, the corridor faced harsh criticism from local
media, which pointed to congestion and safety concerns.
9
stations
To help the city improve the system, transport experts from
EMBARQ evaluated the performance of the corridor in
February 2009, using international standards for bus rapid
57
different bus routes
transit systems. The independent analysis was supported by
the Centre for Science and the Environment and funded by
the ClimateWorks Foundation.
19
percent reduction in bus travel time
Through their technical observations and interviews, Dr. Dario
Hidalgo and Madhav Pai concluded that Delhi’s new bus
Source: Delhi Integrated Multi Modal Transit corridor has succeeded in meeting some of its key objectives
System Ltd. to improve mobility and security. But further improvements
can be achieved through gradual and systemic efforts to
monitor and enhance bus operations.
20. 34 EMBARQ: Transforming Transportation
The winning
INDORE BUS PROCUREMENT bid solidified
Indore's position
as a model city
for sustainable
transport.
“EMBARQ has been instrumental in filling
a void of technical expertise and capacity
within Indore City Transport Services Ltd. A
good example of their commitment is the
support toward preparing and presenting the
detailed project report to qualify for the bus
procurement, and the endless work to ensure
the new buses will be seamlessly integrated
into the current system.”
THE WINNING BID –Satish Garg
Chief Technical Office, Indore City Transport Service Ltd.
In an effort to control congestion and promote public transpor-
tation, CST-India helped Indore’s transit authority procure 175
new transit buses worth Rs. 75 crores ($15 million) from the
Indian government.
The new vehicles, featuring low-entry platforms and air condi-
tioning, are estimated to double Indore’s current bus ridership
of about 110,000 passengers per day.
CST-India presented the winning bid on behalf of Indore to
Secretary Sri Ramachandaran of India's Ministry of Urban De-
velopment. The one-time assistance grant comes from India’s
Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission, a $28
billion government fund launched in 2005 to help participating
cities improve urban infrastructure, including roads, highways,
mass transit and cycling projects.
21. EMBARQ: Transforming Transportation 37
Bangalore
is poised to
BANGALORE CYCLING ACTION PLAN
become the
"cycling capital
of India." "EMBARQ acted as a catalyst in bringing
together government agencies, civil society
organizations, private sector groups and
technical experts to get a consensus on the
priorities for non-motorized transport in
Bangalore and formulate a unified vision."
–Pradeep Banavara
Founder, Ride A Cycle Foundation, Bangalore, India
ENGAGING STAKEHOLDERS
Inspired by a workshop with public officials, cycling experts
Partners: and enthusiasts, CST-India developed an action plan to make
Interface for Cycling Expertise
Bangalore the "cycling capital of India.” The goal is to find
sustainable, low-cost cycling solutions to combat congestion
Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Authority and traffic accidents, as well as health problems, like asthma
Bangalore City Connect Foundation and other cardiorespiratory diseases, associated with air
pollution.
Ride A Cycle Foundation
Karnataka State Road Transport Corp.
State agencies have already approved the creation of two
pilot cycling paths, which will be financed by the municipality.
Going forward, local authorities will develop a citywide cycling
master plan and create a cycling infrastructure consultative
group that includes engineers, planners, public officials and
other non-motorized transport experts.
Further project recommendations will rely on feedback from
the local government, private sector and civil society groups.
22. EMBARQ: Transforming Transportation 39
EMBARQ: Forward Progress
The EMBARQ Network hosts three signature
events that provide important opportunities
EVENTS to share best practices and strengthen ties between city
officials, transport engineers, urban planners and environmental
scientists.
TRANSFORMING TRANSPORTATION
Washington, D.C., United States
Held in January to coincide with the Transportation Research Board’s annual
meeting in Washington, D.C., this conference attracts sustainable transport ex-
perts from around the world and features lectures and discussions on the latest
developments in the field.
CONGRESO INTERNACIONAL
DE TRANSPORTE SUSTENTABLE
Mexico City, Mexico
This annual event, hosted by CTS-México, attracts policymakers, transport ex-
perts and city officials from Mexico and abroad. The three-day agenda, featuring
speeches, discussions and lectures, has become integral to Mexico's sustainable
transport community.
ACTIVE CITIES, HEALTHY CITIES
Latin America
Sponsored by the Pan American Health Organization, Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention, EMBARQ, CTS-México and CTS-Brasil, this biannual ceremony
launches an international contest to identify and celebrate cities in Latin America
that have made changes in their man-made surroundings that promote physical
activity and improve overall public health.
23. EMBARQ: Transforming Transportation 41
TheCityFix.com Launched in 2007, TheCityFix.com has become
the go-to site for sustainable transport news.
It has been cited by media like The New York Times, The
Economist, and Salon. The Times of London named it one
of the Top 50 Eco Blogs. TheCityFix.com boasts a network
of writers and transport specialists from around the world.
Exploring sustainable solutions
to the problems of urban mobility.
24. GLOBAL STRATEGIC PARTNERS
Shell Foundation
Shell Foundation’s mission is to develop, scale up, and
promote enterprise-based solutions to challenges
arising from the impacts of energy and globalization
on poverty and the environment.
Caterpillar Foundation
Since its inception in 1952, the Caterpillar Foundation
has made contributions totaling more than $300
million to organizations and projects that maintain
Caterpillar’s legacy of good citizenship. Caterpillar
Foundation funds are helping to enhance educational
programs, support health needs, sustain historic
landmarks, expand libraries, preserve environments,
and promote culture.
25. INSTITUTIONAL DONORS
Andean Development Corporation
BP Petroleum Limited
Ford Motor Company
The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation
PROJECT SPONSORS
Alcoa Foundation
Asian Development Bank
Bipartisan Policy Center
BP Petroleum Limited
British Embassy in Brazil
British High Commission in India Strategic Programme Fund
ClimateWorks Foundation
The William J. Clinton Foundation
Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Environmental Defense Fund
FedEx Corporation
Godrej Industries Ltd.
Government of the Netherlands
The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation
Institute for Transportation and Development Policy
The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation
Mexico's National Institute of Ecology
Mexico's Secretariat of Environment and Natural Resources
Pan American Health Organization
Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership
Shell Development Oman LLC
Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency
U.K. 's Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Volvo Research and Educational Foundations
Wheels, Inc.
The World Bank
World Economic Forum
World Health Organization
26. CONTACT
MEXICO
Felipe Carrillo Puerto #54
Colonia Villa Coyoacán
México, D.F. C.P. 04000
+52 (55) 3096-5742
www.ctsmexico.org
BRAZIL
471 Rua Luciana de Abreu
#801, Porto Alegre/RS
BRASIL, 90570-060
+55 (51) 33126324
www.ctsbrasil.org
TURKEY
Tufekci Salih Sok. No: 5
6 Amaysa Apt., Beyoglu
TÜRKIYE 34433 Istanbul, Turkey
+90 (212) 244 74 10
www.sumturkiye.org
INDIA
cst Godrej and Boyce Premises
Gaswork Land, Lalbaug
INDIA Parel, Mumbai 400012
+91 99675 63195
www.cstindia.org
THE ANDES
ctss Palacio Viejo 216, Oficina 306
Arequipa, Peru
ANDINO (+51) 54-283-393
www.ctssandino.org
