:: EMBARQ hosts Transforming Transportation 2013
:: EMBARQ Andino celebrates signing of National Incentive Plan
:: TheCityFix Brasil wins national Top Blog 2012 award
:: EMBARQ India co-hosts panel on people-centric cities
:: EMBARQ México calls for sound used car imports public policies
:: EMBARQ Turkiye BikeLab hosts Istanbul biking workshop

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EMBARQ hosts Transforming Transportation 2013

On the 10th anniversary of the Transforming Transportation conference, World Bank President Dr. Kim and New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg discussed the intersection of road safety and public health in sustainable transport, and were joined by WRI President Andrew Steer. Watch the video, flip through presentations, or read our feature story "What's next for sustainable transport in cities?"  (read more)

EMBARQ Andino celebrates signing of National Incentive Plan

In a victory for EMBARQ Andino, Peru’s legislature passed the 2013 Municipal Management and Modernization Plan continuing a 2012 initiative to motivate and reward local governments for taking steps toward improved road safety, public spaces, and non-motorized transport. (read more)

TheCityFix Brasil wins national Top Blog 2012 award

TheCityFix Brasil won the number one spot in the sustainability category of the Top Blog 2012 Award, the most important public recognition for blogs in Brazil, in a competition also featuring Brasil’s supermodel Gisele Bundchen’s blog.  (read more)

EMBARQ India co-hosts panel on people-centric cities

The panel hosted by EMBARQ India and Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation looked at the next round of the city-modernisation scheme launched by the Indian Ministry of Urban Development. Discussions revolved around policy incentives and requirements for land use and transport integration, and monitoring key mobility parameters.  (read more)

EMBARQ México calls for sound used car imports public policies

Recurring extensions of imported used vehicles policies are not a sustainable long-term solution. EMBARQ México supports long-term public policies to better control used vehicles imports.  (read more)

EMBARQ Turkiye BikeLab hosts Istanbul biking workshop

What is the role of cycling in Turkey’s transportation system? What are the design, safety and other challenges to making the bike a transportation mode in Turkey’ urban areas? EMBARQ Turkiye’s BikeLab Istanbul hosted 60 participants on February 11th to find answers.  (read more)

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