SIBRT: "High Quality Urban Public Transportation for All"
Second annual conference promotes development of urban public transport in Latin America.
The Second Annual SIBRT Congress of Best Practices in Latin America was held on April 25-26 in the city of Leon, Mexico.
The event brought together more than 350 transport experts from 15 countries, convened by the Latin American Association of Integrated Transport Systems and BRT(SIBRT) and EMBARQ.
EMBARQ India's Nikhil Chaudhary Wins Blue Award 2012
Taking home first prize in category of “Urban Development and Transformation, Landscape Development.”
Nikhil Chaudhary, an associate with EMBARQ India, was announced as the winner of the Blue Award 2012, a biennial international student competition that honors projects addressing the topic of sustainability in the fields of architecture, regional planning and urbanism.
Rio de Janeiro Journalists to Embark on the "BRT Experience"
EMBARQ Brazil to lead local press on international tour of BRT systems.
EMBARQ Brazil is organizing two missions with journalists from Rio de Janeiro to visit some of the best bus rapid transit (BRT) systems in the Americas. The project is funded by Fetranspor, the federation of passenger transport companies in the state of Rio de Janeiro.
Register Now! 2nd Annual SIBRT Congress of Best Practices in Latin America
High Quality Urban Public Transportation for All, April 25-26, Leon, Mexico
On April 25-26, 2012, the city of León, Mexico will host the Second Annual SIBRT Congress of Best Practices in Latin America.
The II Congress promises to bring together the managers of 29 of the largest public transportation agencies in Latin America, as well as international transportation experts, Latin American political decision makers, and transit industry suppliers.
Webinar Recap: Launch of Global BRT Database
Users encouraged to submit feedback to improve data-sharing platform.
About 90 people tuned into a webinar on Tuesday introducing the recently launched BRTdata.org, the most comprehensive online database of bus rapid transit (BRT) systems worldwide.
EMBARQ Nominated for 2012 Guardian Sustainable Business Awards
Judges reward innovative corporate sustainability projects.
EMBARQ is pleased to announce that it has made the shortlist of the 2012 Guardian Sustainable Business Awards (GSBAs).
According to the Guardian:
Overcoming Challenges of Lima's Metropolitano BRT System
Mayor of Lima accepts EMBARQ's recommendations to improve system's operational and financial viability.
The Mayor of Lima Susana Villarán agreed to pursue recommendations to improve the city's Metropolitano bus rapid transit (BRT) system, based on a recent study conducted by EMBARQ of the system's demand and financial model.
PRESS RELEASE: New Global Database on Bus Rapid Transit Launched
Brtdata.org provides most robust data to improve mobility and reduce carbon emissions from transit.
WASHINGTON (APRIL 2, 2012) – Three global organizations have teamed up to launch the most comprehensive, public database of bus rapid transit (BRT) systems around the world.
Improving Transit Efficiency in Chennai
EMBARQ India participates in workshop with Chennai City Connect.
EMBARQ India participated in a workshop organized by Chennai City Connect, an infrastructure platform for urban stakeholders, on improving the operational efficiency of the city bus services offered by the Metropolitan Transport Corporation (MTC) in Chennai.
New Report: The Life and Death of Urban Highways
Urban highways offer cities new opportunities for revitalization.
If the twentieth century was known for building highways, the twenty-first century may be known for tearing them down. A new report jointly produced by the Institute for Transportation and Development Policy and EMBARQ, The Life and Death of Urban Highways, re-appraises the specific conditions under which it makes sense to build urban highway and when it makes sense to tear them down.
