Alphonse T.
@akaalphonse.bsky.social
urbanist 🌃 pragmatist 🤔 Taurus ♉️
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These cities are driving bold change in #sustainabletransport. Meet the finalists for the 2026 Sustainable Transport Award:
➡️ Amman, Jordan
➡️ Bhubaneswar, India
➡️ Kochi, India
➡️ Salvador, Brazil
➡️ Santiago, Chile
🏆 Winner to be announced Jan 2026!
Read more on the blog 👇 itdp.org/2025/11/04/s...
➡️ Amman, Jordan
➡️ Bhubaneswar, India
➡️ Kochi, India
➡️ Salvador, Brazil
➡️ Santiago, Chile
🏆 Winner to be announced Jan 2026!
Read more on the blog 👇 itdp.org/2025/11/04/s...
Showcasing the 2026 Sustainable Transport Award Finalist Cities
Each year, the Sustainable Transport Award (STA) honors cities that are redefining their streets and mobility systems to prioritize sustainability, inclusivity, and equity. Since 2005, ITDP and the…
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November 19, 2025 at 2:45 PM
These cities are driving bold change in #sustainabletransport. Meet the finalists for the 2026 Sustainable Transport Award:
➡️ Amman, Jordan
➡️ Bhubaneswar, India
➡️ Kochi, India
➡️ Salvador, Brazil
➡️ Santiago, Chile
🏆 Winner to be announced Jan 2026!
Read more on the blog 👇 itdp.org/2025/11/04/s...
➡️ Amman, Jordan
➡️ Bhubaneswar, India
➡️ Kochi, India
➡️ Salvador, Brazil
➡️ Santiago, Chile
🏆 Winner to be announced Jan 2026!
Read more on the blog 👇 itdp.org/2025/11/04/s...
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Electric buses are key to cleaner and healthier cities. Successful deployment requires the right plan.
Discover five essential steps cities can take to transition to e buses and make them work for everyone.
Check it out: itdp.org/multimedia/f...
Discover five essential steps cities can take to transition to e buses and make them work for everyone.
Check it out: itdp.org/multimedia/f...
August 5, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Electric buses are key to cleaner and healthier cities. Successful deployment requires the right plan.
Discover five essential steps cities can take to transition to e buses and make them work for everyone.
Check it out: itdp.org/multimedia/f...
Discover five essential steps cities can take to transition to e buses and make them work for everyone.
Check it out: itdp.org/multimedia/f...
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Cities can no longer afford car-centric development. ITDP & the World Bank's new tool, CyclingMAX, helps cities assess the economic + #climate benefits of #cycling networks, particularly in low- & middle-income countries.
Learn more on the blog 👉️ itdp.org/2025/07/01/c...
Learn more on the blog 👉️ itdp.org/2025/07/01/c...
CyclingMAX and the Case for Active Mobility
As cities around the world face growing traffic congestion, rising emissions, and strained transport budgets, the case for investing in cycling and walking infrastructure has never been more apparent ...
itdp.org
July 8, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Cities can no longer afford car-centric development. ITDP & the World Bank's new tool, CyclingMAX, helps cities assess the economic + #climate benefits of #cycling networks, particularly in low- & middle-income countries.
Learn more on the blog 👉️ itdp.org/2025/07/01/c...
Learn more on the blog 👉️ itdp.org/2025/07/01/c...
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🚶♀️🚴♂️🚍 Everyone deserves the right to move freely. But for many people with disabilities, transport systems remain inaccessible.
Our new publication with TUMI explores real solutions for building inclusive urban mobility.
🔗 itdp.org/publication/...
Our new publication with TUMI explores real solutions for building inclusive urban mobility.
🔗 itdp.org/publication/...
May 27, 2025 at 8:52 PM
🚶♀️🚴♂️🚍 Everyone deserves the right to move freely. But for many people with disabilities, transport systems remain inaccessible.
Our new publication with TUMI explores real solutions for building inclusive urban mobility.
🔗 itdp.org/publication/...
Our new publication with TUMI explores real solutions for building inclusive urban mobility.
🔗 itdp.org/publication/...
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So long, Elon: the cuts didn’t go to plan, but you completely shredded your reputation | Marina Hyde
So long, Elon: the cuts didn’t go to plan, but you completely shredded your reputation | Marina Hyde
Judging by Musk’s approval ratings, Tesla investors won’t be the only ones happy to see the dethroning of the king of Doge, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde
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May 30, 2025 at 11:18 AM
So long, Elon: the cuts didn’t go to plan, but you completely shredded your reputation | Marina Hyde
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🌍 In 2025, the world is at a turning point—for people and for the planet. And it’s also the year ITDP turns 40 🎂🪇
From BRT to bikeshare, e-buses to safer streets, we’ve helped cities move toward a cleaner, more equitable future.
Now it’s time to scale up. Together.
🔗 itdp.org
youtu.be/71GA0WopYq4
From BRT to bikeshare, e-buses to safer streets, we’ve helped cities move toward a cleaner, more equitable future.
Now it’s time to scale up. Together.
🔗 itdp.org
youtu.be/71GA0WopYq4
ITDP. 40 Years. From Creativity to Transformation to Scale.
YouTube video by ITDP
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May 13, 2025 at 5:12 PM
🌍 In 2025, the world is at a turning point—for people and for the planet. And it’s also the year ITDP turns 40 🎂🪇
From BRT to bikeshare, e-buses to safer streets, we’ve helped cities move toward a cleaner, more equitable future.
Now it’s time to scale up. Together.
🔗 itdp.org
youtu.be/71GA0WopYq4
From BRT to bikeshare, e-buses to safer streets, we’ve helped cities move toward a cleaner, more equitable future.
Now it’s time to scale up. Together.
🔗 itdp.org
youtu.be/71GA0WopYq4
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The stock market has lost
$4 TRILLION
In the last month due to Trump’s disastrous tariff plans
Plus the jobs numbers were equally terrible
The price of eggs keeps going up
And the GOP is STILL threatening to cut Medicaid by $880 billion so they can give tax breaks to billionaires
$4 TRILLION
In the last month due to Trump’s disastrous tariff plans
Plus the jobs numbers were equally terrible
The price of eggs keeps going up
And the GOP is STILL threatening to cut Medicaid by $880 billion so they can give tax breaks to billionaires
March 11, 2025 at 2:54 AM
The stock market has lost
$4 TRILLION
In the last month due to Trump’s disastrous tariff plans
Plus the jobs numbers were equally terrible
The price of eggs keeps going up
And the GOP is STILL threatening to cut Medicaid by $880 billion so they can give tax breaks to billionaires
$4 TRILLION
In the last month due to Trump’s disastrous tariff plans
Plus the jobs numbers were equally terrible
The price of eggs keeps going up
And the GOP is STILL threatening to cut Medicaid by $880 billion so they can give tax breaks to billionaires
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At #TTDC25: ITDP CEO Heather Thompson presents Dr. Thierno Aw of CETUD with the 2025 STA for their work on the fully electric SunuBRT system. 👏🏆🎉🚌 #STA25
Nominations are now open for the 2026 Sustainable Transport Award - visit staward.org for more details.
Nominations are now open for the 2026 Sustainable Transport Award - visit staward.org for more details.
March 11, 2025 at 9:48 PM
At #TTDC25: ITDP CEO Heather Thompson presents Dr. Thierno Aw of CETUD with the 2025 STA for their work on the fully electric SunuBRT system. 👏🏆🎉🚌 #STA25
Nominations are now open for the 2026 Sustainable Transport Award - visit staward.org for more details.
Nominations are now open for the 2026 Sustainable Transport Award - visit staward.org for more details.
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Awww @POTUS @realDonaldTrump got his feelings hurt… “You're in no position to dictate what we're gonna feel!” #Zelensky #WhiteHouse meeting 🥲
February 28, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Awww @POTUS @realDonaldTrump got his feelings hurt… “You're in no position to dictate what we're gonna feel!” #Zelensky #WhiteHouse meeting 🥲
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The 2025 Sustainable Transport Award Ceremony is now LIVE! We are proud to celebrate the achievements of winning city #Dakar, Senegal, and honorable mention #MexicoCity, Mexico, as well as all of this year's nominated cities. #STA25
youtu.be/1XNSpwxDwYQ
youtu.be/1XNSpwxDwYQ
2025 Sustainable Transport Award Ceremony: Celebrating Dakar Senegal and Mexico City, Mexico
YouTube video by ITDP
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February 12, 2025 at 2:12 PM
The 2025 Sustainable Transport Award Ceremony is now LIVE! We are proud to celebrate the achievements of winning city #Dakar, Senegal, and honorable mention #MexicoCity, Mexico, as well as all of this year's nominated cities. #STA25
youtu.be/1XNSpwxDwYQ
youtu.be/1XNSpwxDwYQ
Shouldn’t #donaldtrump be working to fix the country and not chilling at the #SuperBowl #orangeclown #fucktrump
February 10, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Shouldn’t #donaldtrump be working to fix the country and not chilling at the #SuperBowl #orangeclown #fucktrump
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: sign.moveon.org/petitions/we...
We Sign On to Uphold the Paris Agreement!
The Paris Agreement represents a global promise by governments to fulfill their moral obligation by restoring and preserving our most foundational right—the right to a livable planet. As the leader of...
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February 7, 2025 at 1:49 PM
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: sign.moveon.org/petitions/we...
I'm attending Swing Left's event, “NYC SUNDAYS: Worth Fighting For – @targetmajoritynyc.bsky.social Community Meetings” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/swingleft/ev...
NYC SUNDAYS: Worth Fighting For – Target Majority NYC Community Meetings · Swing Left
Hello, friend. As we enter the first 100 days of Trump 2.0, we need to gather for mutual support and collective action, because we together, we can help shape the road ahead.
Join us in building resi...
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February 5, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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Now more than ever we need to invest in better #publictransport!
🎉 The #BRT Learning Hub is LIVE!
From foundational BRT knowledge to advanced technical tools, the BRT Learning Hub empowers city leaders, planners, and advocates to create sustainable and equitable transit systems.
Begin Module 1 today! itdp.org/course/bus-r...
From foundational BRT knowledge to advanced technical tools, the BRT Learning Hub empowers city leaders, planners, and advocates to create sustainable and equitable transit systems.
Begin Module 1 today! itdp.org/course/bus-r...
February 4, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Now more than ever we need to invest in better #publictransport!
This!
Terrorist Trump defunded the FAA and in less than 24 hours there was a plane crash.
Impeach the terrorist!!!!!! 🍊 💩
Impeach the terrorist!!!!!! 🍊 💩
January 30, 2025 at 4:13 PM
This!
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Perfectly said.
Jim Acosta Abruptly Departs CNN With Fiery Warning About Bowing Down To A 'Tyrant'
Well said, sir 👏🏼
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January 29, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Perfectly said.
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Dear @schumer.senate.gov: As outlined in Project 2025, Trump is sacrificing us to the billionaires who brought him to power: asserting powers he does not have to seize the money ‘we the people’ generate to run our government, putting people’s lives on the line, & throwing our country into chaos. 1/
January 28, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Dear @schumer.senate.gov: As outlined in Project 2025, Trump is sacrificing us to the billionaires who brought him to power: asserting powers he does not have to seize the money ‘we the people’ generate to run our government, putting people’s lives on the line, & throwing our country into chaos. 1/
🛑🚘🚘
We’re thrilled to see #NYC officially roll out its #congestionpricing plan this month! 🥳
#LEZs have been proven to reduce traffic, improve air quality, and help cities meet emissions reductions targets. Looking forward to seeing other #US cities follow suit! @forbes.com
forbes.com/sites/regina...
#LEZs have been proven to reduce traffic, improve air quality, and help cities meet emissions reductions targets. Looking forward to seeing other #US cities follow suit! @forbes.com
forbes.com/sites/regina...
Congestion Pricing: Transforming NYC And Urban Mobility Nationwide
NYC’s congestion pricing cuts traffic, emissions, and funds transit. Paired with Europe’s low-emission zones, it’s a blueprint for sustainable, livable cities.
forbes.com
January 18, 2025 at 6:16 PM
🛑🚘🚘
Hands up
Issue No. 36 of the #SustainableTransportMagazine is now available! 🚲🚌📢
From the transition to #ebuses, to the movement for #parkingreform and #roadsafety, this issue draws on the global perspectives of ITDP’s teams and partners worldwide.
Download it here 👇 itdp.org/publication/...
From the transition to #ebuses, to the movement for #parkingreform and #roadsafety, this issue draws on the global perspectives of ITDP’s teams and partners worldwide.
Download it here 👇 itdp.org/publication/...
Sustainable Transport Magazine (Issue No. 36)
The 2024 issue of the Sustainable Transport Magazine offers readers a dynamic, in-depth look at challenges and opportunities for sustainable urban mobility in today’s world. From the transition to ele...
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January 11, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Hands up