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While bus rapid transit (BRT) has been most widely implemented in Latin America, Asian cities are emerging as the next great market for BRT.
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presentationEMBARQ India and WRI India hosted a webinar on Raahgiri Day and its impact on June 12, 2014.
ArticleThe decisions that city leaders make today will impact the lives of billions of urbanites for decades to come.
ArticleFor the second consecutive year, the World Bank and EMBARQ Mexico led a training program for Leaders in Urban Transport Planning (
videoEMBARQ Turkey's first annual Livable Cities Symposium, held November 30, 2013, explored how smart cities, car-sharing, public participation, public spaces, urban design, and historic preservation can improve quality of life in cities.
publicationTypical transport investment and policy proposals in India may consider factors such as connectivity with surrounding areas, land use and socioeconomic impacts, available funding, and the level of support from local stakeholders. All too often, these assessments consistently overlook the health...
publicationMotorized two-wheelers - motorcycles, scooters, mopeds, and similar vehicles - are a growing form of transport in Indian cities. As such, the rise of motorized two-wheelers has significant implications for the future of public transport. This working paper draws on existing literature and...
ArticleEMBARQ Mexico has worked to support urban reform measures that improve the quality of life for the 90 million urban residents in Mexico, many of which spend up to 50% of their household income on transport.