The Singapore Mass Rapid Transit system (MRT). By williamcho.

The world, and Asia in particular, is heading in the wrong direction

The bicycle holds promise as a sustainable mobility solution for Indian cities. By Jorge Royan.

CONNECTKaro participants convened in Mumbai, India, to discuss ways in which sustainable transport and urban development can help build a brighter future for India’s cities. Photo by EMBARQ.

Day Two of Transforming Transportation commencesdwith a debate between World Bank President Kim and New York Mayor Bloomberg on global road safety. Photo by Aaron Minnick.

Rio de Janeiro is implementing a 150 km. network of bus rapid transit corridors. Photo credit: Mariana Gil/EMBARQ Brasil

Congestion in Urban China is appalling…and growing. Photo by Liang Zhi Gou.

According to the city's comprehensive traffic and transportation plan (CTTP), the average Bangalorean is spending 240 hours stuck in traffic every year. In July, the ULTA met with EMBARQ, a Washington-based non-profit that works on providing sustainable transport solutions to discuss the implementation of a BRT system in the city.

According to the city's comprehensive traffic and transportation plan (CTTP), the average Bangalorean is spending 240 hours stuck in traffic every year. In July, the ULTA met with EMBARQ, a Washington-based non-profit that works on providing sustainable transport solutions to discuss the implementation of a BRT system in the city.

EMBARQ and UN-Habitat released a new publication, “Quick Guide: Establishing a Multi-Stakeholder Forum for Urban Mobility.” Photo via EMBARQ.org.

The Napolitano urbanscape, host to the 6th World Urban Forum. Photo by blillaby.