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Among other new features, the new EMBARQ.org is mobile-friendly, allowing you to browse our work on sustainable transport and urban development on smartphones and tablets. Photo by Ada Cohn/Flickr.
You may notice that EMBARQ.org is sporting a bold, new look today. You guessed it, we've overhauled our website!
We've redesigned this site with you - the user - in mind, giving you better access to our range of publications, videos, projects, and other materials. Read on to learn more about how our new site lets you engage with our experts, explore our projects and publications, and better understand our impact.
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National and international experts discuss sustainable transport and urban development in India
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.
Editor’s Note: Watch a live webcast: connectkaro.org/live
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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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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 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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The 11th annual Transforming Transportation conference, co-organized by EMBARQ and the World Bank, attracted the largest audience in the history of the event. Photo by Andreas/Flickr. Cropped.
EMBARQ co-organized the 11th annual Transforming Transportation conference with the World Bank and a team of partner organizations on January 16 and 17, 2014. Hosted at the World Bank headquarters in Washington, D.C., this year’s event was the largest in the history of Transforming Transportation.