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@humantransit shared
On Mar 18, 2021
If you care about equity or transit ridership or racial justice or local prosperity or sustainability or climate or personal freedom or access to jobs, you need to care about buses. Thanks @fmanjoo for bringing this issue to the @nytimes opinion page. https://t.co/jyHxMJ6Pyo
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We Need Buses, Buses Everywhere

We Need Buses, Buses Everywhere

Better service would improve millions of Americans’ lives.

@movingonthworld shared
On Mar 22, 2021
RT @Annie_Weinstock: China is singlehandedly responsible for the global boom in rapid transit construction. We have to pick up the pace everywhere else. https://t.co/Ii2PHpQnNs @CornieHuizenga @TUMInitiative @yfreemark @dhidalgo65 @sudhirgota @alon_levy @SLoCaTOfficial @ni_medi
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@SharedUseCntr shared
On Mar 18, 2021
In this week's #MobilityHub: research covering #sustainable initiatives in #transportation + the latest & greatest #sharedmobility news. https://t.co/uGfKp0PIAc
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Research feature on emissions, EVs, mobility justice, bikesharing, and more.

Research feature on emissions, EVs, mobility justice, bikesharing, and more.

Webinars too important to keep to ourselves: California Climate Investments Funding for Transit Agencies Webinar March 23 from 1:30 – 2:30 PM PST This webinar will explain the …

@transportgovuk shared
On Mar 22, 2021
RT @grantshapps: I'm announcing up to £33m in further funding for Trams & Light Rail🚃across the north & midlands. This takes total support during the pandemic to nearly £200m & keeps these vital services running as we prepare for people to travel more frequently again✅ https://t.co/UwT16jRITu https://t.co/mS3f6Kmmcn
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Further £33 million COVID-19 support funding announced for light rail and trams in the north and the Midlands

Further £33 million COVID-19 support funding announced for light rail and trams in the north and the Midlands

Government announces additional funding to support tram and light rail operators during the coronavirus pandemic.

@TheICCT shared
On Mar 23, 2021
[NEW] blog in our series on road transport emissions in India. #NDCTIA In some High Ambition models, CO2 emissions growth peaks & then declines. In others, growth continues & emissions are 600+ Mt annually in 2050. What this means for decarbonization ➡️ https://t.co/uYixdKsKHH https://t.co/oUNG2tYBgl
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Time for intervention: What do the mitigation scenarios look like for India’s road transport emissions?

Time for intervention: What do the mitigation scenarios look like for India’s road transport emissions?

Differing emissions trajectories among the High Ambition modeling scenarios highlight the need to implement the most ambitious mitigation efforts to decarbonize India’s road transport ...

@EUEnvironment shared
On Mar 18, 2021
What is driving #cities to implement important measures to mitigate climate change impacts and make #urban centres more resilient and #sustainable? Interview with EEA expert: https://t.co/aRVgwOFB1N #climatechange
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How are Europe’s cities adapting to climate change and moving to a sustainable future?

How are Europe’s cities adapting to climate change and moving to a sustainable future?

Adapting to the impacts of climate change is a top priority in the European Union. What is driving cities to implement important measures to mitigate these impacts and make urban centres ...

@LSECities shared
On Mar 22, 2021
This Thursday, watch LSE Cities' Executive Director @PhilippRode's interview with @MedMezghani, Secretary General, @UITPnews & Laura Shoaf, Managing Director, @UTG_UK - on what the future looks like for #urban #transport. ⏰25 Mar, 1-2pm GMT. Register: https://t.co/CFtTS59dC6 https://t.co/1EDMm1ZhXE
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Urban Transport Next 04: After the pandemic

Urban Transport Next 04: After the pandemic

  Urban Transport Next 04: After the pandemic - A lunchtime conversation on what the future looks like for urban transport During the pandemic, public transport has kept urban economies ...

@movingonthworld shared
On Mar 22, 2021
RT @TartanLeotard: @ProfRayWills https://t.co/Qcuy9BkaBw
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Shetland electric cars can now be fuelled purely by the power of the sea

Shetland electric cars can now be fuelled purely by the power of the sea

Drivers on the Shetland island of Yell can "fill up" using tidal energy in what is believed to be a UK first.