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The city of Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais is developing its sustainable urban mobility plan with the support of EMBARQ Brazil. Photo by Mariana Gil/EMBARQ Brazil.
In the face of an increasing trend towards motorization and car ownership in Brazil, President Dilma Rousseff has announced over R$ 50 billion (US$ 21 billion) in federal resources to support urban mobility solutions.
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EMBARQ Turkey's BusLab study seeks to identify opportunities for integration across Istanbul's transport network. Photo by Tinou Bao/Flickr.
EMBARQ Turkey recently conducted a study on 69 bus lines operated by Istanbul Electricity, Tramway and Tunnel General Management (IETT) in Istanbul, Turkey. The study aims to understand the interactions of IETT’s 69 bus lines with Istanbul’s other transport modes - including the IDO ferry system, minibuses, and bicycles - with the goal of defining strategies to connect each transport mode and facilitate integrated and high quality service.
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EMBARQ China assesses contributing factors and potential solutions to China’s massive air quality challenge
Average particulate matter readings in the Beijing area hit 473 milligrams per cubic meter last month, 19 times the level deemed healthy by the World Health Organization. Photo by Niccoló Mazzati/Flickr.
As severe air pollution grips Beijing, China and the surrounding region, the sharp rise in harmful particulate matter has forced authorities to consider both immediate responses and long-term strategies to combat air pollution.
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CONNECTKaro 2014 will take place in Bangalore, India on March 10 -11, 2014. The conference convenes city and business leaders, transport experts, and government officials to explore ways to build more sustainable Indian cities. Photo by Peter Vandaput/Flickr.
EMBARQ India, in collaboration with the Directorate of Urban Land Transport (DULT), Government of Karnataka, will be hosting the second edition of its annual conference, CONNECTKaro. The event will be held at the ITC Gardenia in Bangalore, India on March 10 and 11, 2014.
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Medellín, Colombia will play host to the 7th World Urban Forum, organized by UN-HABITAT. Photo by Mariana Gil/EMBARQ Brazil.
The EMBARQ Network is set to host a “Cities Safer by Design for All” networking event at the seventh annual UN-HABITAT World Urban Forum (WUF7), which will be held in Medellín, Colombia from April 5 - 11, 2014. The event will focus on the potential of urban design to make cities safer and more inclusive for all citizens.
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EMBARQ and Bloomberg Philanthropies collaborate to improve road safety in Brazil, India, Mexico, and Turkey
EMBARQ and Bloomberg Philanthropies work together to make cities safer and improve public health through sustainable transport and urban design. Pictured: A station at Ahmedabad, India's Janmarg bus rapid transit (BRT) system. Photo by Meena Kadri/Flickr.
Bloomberg Philanthropies - the charitable foundation of former New York City Mayor and current United Nations Special Envoy for Cities and Climate Change Michael Bloomberg - released its 2013 Annual Update, showcasing the achievements of its global programs to improve the environment, public health, government innovation, education, and the arts.
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EMBARQ Brazil leads driver training for safety techniques for Belo Horizonte’s new MOVE bus rapid transit (BRT) system
As the city of Belo Horizonte, Brazil (pictured) launches its first bus rapid transit (BRT) line, EMBARQ Brazil is helping to ensure the safety of the system. Photo by EMBARQ.
As the city of Belo Horizonte, Brazil, prepares to launch its MOVE bus rapid transit (BRT) system, the city is taking measures to ensure that public safety is a top priority. Representatives of 73 bus companies recently completed the safety module of the Multipliers Capacity Training program, which teaches safe driving practices that bus drivers can implement to provide safe, quality service to BRT passengers. The 115 drivers that attended will in turn be tasked with teaching their peers, which will instill safe driving practices throughout the entire network of 2,260 bus drivers.
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Having expanded to six cities, BikeLab projects seek to build a cycling culture across Turkey
EMBARQ Turkey's BikeLab projects are helping to build a cycling culture in Turkey by expanding safe cycling infrastructure and supporting city planners. Photo by Claudio Olivares Medina/Flickr.
EMBARQ Turkey has worked to improve cycling infrastructure and cycling conditions in Turkey since 2010. As a whole, the team of urban planners and traffic safety experts have made enormous inroads in developing an appealing environment for cyclists by improving intersections, training city officials on bicycle planning, and promoting policies that support non-motorized transport.
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EMBARQ Mexico presented a study on bus rapid transit (BRT) in Mexico City at the 93rd Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board
EMBARQ Mexico's work to optimize bus rapid transit (BRT) systems in Mexico has helped BRT ridership across the country reach 1.8 million. Pictured: Mexico City's Metrobús BRT. Photo by EMBARQ Mexico.
This past month EMBARQ Mexico participated in the 93rd Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board (TRB), held in Washington, D.C. At the meeting, Juan José Hernández, Integrated Systems Analyst for EMBARQ Mexico, presented an assessment of Mexico City’s bus rapid transit (BRT) system, Metrobús.
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EMBARQ China analyzes strengths and weaknesses of Beijing’s proposal
Passengers are crowded during rush hour at Guomao subway station in Beijing, China. In an effort to mitigate congestion, poor quality of service, and costly subsidies, Beijing’s municipal government has proposed a subway fare increase. Photo by Jens Schott Knudsen/Flickr.
Beijing’s subway system, one of the longest in the world, is confronted by excessive congestion and costly government subsidies. In a controversial move, the city government has decided to increase the standard subway fare, currently fixed at 2 Yuan (USD $0.33) per trip. If the proposal survives an upcoming public hearing, Beijing will join the ranks of cities like São Paulo, Brazil and Mexico City, Mexico in raising fares for public transport.