Transforming Transportation 2009 Achieves Continued Success
Transport experts discuss bus rapid transit, safety and security, and climate change
Transport and planning experts from around the world shared their knowledge about bus rapid transit, safety and security, and climate change at the seventh annual Transforming Transportation 2009 conference, held in Washington, D.C.
PRESS RELEASE: Enhanced Buses Best Option for DC-Area “Purple Line,” WRI Finds
Analysts applaud sustainable transit efforts, suggest BRT as preferred alternative
January 15, 2009
Location: WASHINGTON, D.C.
Enhanced buses along the proposed Purple Line in Maryland’s D.C. suburbs would cost less, offer similar services, and fight global warming better than light-rail cars, according to an analysis released today by the World Resources Institute.
EMBARQ to Co-Sponsor Bangalore Cycling Workshop
Experts will share best practices, identify key cycling trends in India
The Bangalore Metropolitan Land Authority, in partnership with EMBARQ and other international and local partners, will be hosting a Cycling Initiative Workshop on January 31, 2009 in Bangalore, India.
EMBARQ Presents at TRB 88th Annual Meeting
Transport experts discuss greenhouse gases, motorization and public transit in cities worldwide
Representatives from the EMBARQ Network shared their expertise during the Transportation Research Board 88th Annual Meeting, held in Washington, D.C. from Jan. 11–15, 2009. The five-day event included 3,000 presentations from nearly 600 sessions addressing the topics of transportation, energy and climate change.
New York City Wins Sustainable Transport Award
Istanbul, Mexico City, Beijing and Milan receive honorable mentions
New York City became the first U.S. city to win the 2009 Sustainable Transport Award, as part of the Transportation Research Board Annual Conference held in Washington, D.C. this month.
