Transforming Transportation 2015: Smart Cities for Shared Prosperity

Transforming Transportation (#TTDC15) is the annual conference co-hosted by EMBARQ and the World Bank. The event convenes leading transport and urban development experts from national and local governments, multilateral development banks, foundations, civil society, research institutions, and businesses from around the world. At Transforming Transportation, they share the latest experiences, information, and best practices around sustainable transport.

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Transforming Transportation 2015 explores smart solutions for sustainable, prosperous cities

Action this year on sustainable cities and transport will shape development and quality of life for decades, say experts

2015 is a pivotal year for the global sustainable development agenda. For the first time, cities will be a focal point and sustainable transport features clearly among the solutions. Global agreements expected over the next 12 months will lock in the choices we have about how to live, learn, work, and play in our cities.

The recent Transforming Transportation 2015 conference focused on how to take advantage of these moments to catalyze action that will make our cities better places to live. From the new UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) expected in March 2015 to the chance for a binding international climate agreement at the COP21 climate negotiations in December, today’s decisions will set the tone for global development for years to come.

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Rachel Kyte is Vice President and Special Envoy for Climate Change at the World Bank. She addressed the need to reframe the conversation on sustainable, low-carbon cities at Transforming Transportation 2015. Photo by Aaron Minnick WRI.

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Andrew Steer is the President and CEO of the World Resources Institute. In his opening remarks at Transforming Transportation 2015, he stressed the need for innovation and ambition in making cities of the future more livable and sustainable. Photo by Aaron Minnick WRI.

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Mexico City Mayor Miguel Ángel Mancera recounts how Mexico City's new mobility law helps reorient the city around pedestrians, cyclists, and public transport users. Photo by Aaron Minnick WRI.

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Bloomberg Associates Principal Janette Sadik-Khan explains how New York City used sustainable transport and urban design to significantly improve road safety. Photo by Aaron Minnick WRI.

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Holger Dalkmann, director of EMBARQ, emphasizes the importance of shifting investment flows to scale up sustainable transport solutions. Photo by Aaron Minnick WRI.

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WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities Global Director Ani Dasgupta closes Transforming Transportation 2015 will a call to action for city leaders to take ambitious steps towards sustainable mobility. Photo by Zhou Jia/WRI.

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The World Bank's Jose Luis Irigoyen calls for the transport community to coalesce around a specific set of goals to make the most of big opportunities in 2015. Photo by Zhou Jia/WRI.

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Felipe Calderón—former president of Mexico and current chair of the Global Commission on the Economy and Climate—gave a keynote speech on how cities can curb emissions and stimulate economic growth by becoming more connected, compact, and coordinated. Photo by Aaron Minnick/WRI.

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