CTSS-Andino Opens Advisory Office for Transport Operators in Arequipa
Service designed to manage risk for sustainable transport projects
The Center for Sustainable Transport and Health Andes (CTSS-Andino) opened an advisory office on March 20 for transport operators in Arequipa, Peru.
The new service, established with support from the Andean Development Corporation (CAF -- Corporción Andina de Fomento), will provide city transport operators with advice about financial, legal and transport-related issues.
Istanbul Launches World’s Only Intercontinental Bus Rapid Transit System
Metrobus successfully begins operations
The new 11-kilometer Metrobus line carrying commuters between Europe and Asia began operations on March 3 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony that included top city officials and Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Porto Alegre to Revitalize Downtown through Sustainable Transport
Andean Development Corp. agrees to provide assistance
Mayor José Fogaça renewed his agreement with EMBARQ and the Center for Sustainable Transport Brazil (CTS-Brasil) to improve accessibility and mobility in downtown Porto Alegre, Brazil.
Mexican Cities Take Lead on Sustainable Transport
Guadalajara Launches Macrobús
Mexican President Felipe Calderón Hinojosa and Jalisco Governor Emilio Gonzalez Marquez unveiled the first line of the city’s new bus rapid transit (BRT) system in Guadalajara on March 11, as part of the state government’s effort to provide a high-quality solution to congestion and air pollution.
CST-India Shares Strategies for Active Transport in India
The Interface for Cycling Expertise hosts two workshops to discuss bicycling and walking
Transport experts and community-based organizations came together to discuss how to make Indian cities more bicycle- and pedestrian-friendly during two workshops organized by the Interface for Cycling Expertise, a Netherlands-based nonprofit that works to develop sustainable urban and transport plans.
Istanbul's Metrobus Crosses Continents
New bus rapid transit extension connects Europe to Asia
Next month Istanbul will unveil the world's first inter-continental bus rapid transit (BRT) system, connecting Europe to Asia via the Bosphorous Bridge. The 11-kilometer section connecting the two continents is the third phase of the city’s first BRT corridor.
CTSS-Andino Informs Public About Proposed Transport Routes
Plans presented for public feedback during hearings in Arequipa last month
The Center for Sustainable Transport and Health Andes (CTSS-Andino) participated in public hearings last month to inform citizens of Arequipa, Peru about the city's plans to reorganize public transport routes.
Arequipa Bans Outdated Public Transport Vehicles
CTSS-Andino supports mayor's decision to remove polluting cars from the road
The Municipality of Arequipa prohibited the use of vehicles more than 25 years old for public transport services last month, despite a city-wide strike in protest of the new law.
The Center for Sustainable Transport and Health Andes (CTSS-Andino) supported Mayor Simón Balbuena's decision to remove a total of 720 "highly polluting" public transport vehicles from the streets.
CTS-Mexico Hosts Workshop on Transit-Oriented Development
New "Adivsory Committee" offers expertise to inform Eje Central guidelines
Urban planning and development experts discussed strategies for transit-oriented development (TOD) in Mexico last month during a workshop hosted by the Center for Sustainable Transport Mexico (CTS-Mexico).
Walk this Way: Transit-Oriented Development in Mexico City
CTS-Mexico leads tour of Eje Central corridor
The Center for Sustainable Transport Mexico (CTS-Mexico) led a "walking tour" on February 16 for British and Mexican supporters of a project to promote transit-oriented development (TOD) along the Eje Central corridor in downtown Mexico City.
