[sustran] Sustainable Transport eUpdate July 2007

[Matthew Sholler]

Sustainable Transport e-Update
July 2007, No. 24
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FEATURES

Special Report | Monorails: Back to the future

The distinctiveness of monorail holds intrigue for city governments and
discretionary transit users, but the technology suffers from significant
operational and financial difficulties.

(read full story) http://www.itdp.org/STe/ste24/monorails_1.html

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Cycle-Ride Sundays Take Off in Mexico City
 
Thousands enjoy car-free streets as Mayor Marcelo Ebrard moves Mexico's
capital into a select group of cities taking bold action to improve the
quality of public life. 

(read full story) http://www.itdp.org/STe/ste24/cycle-ride.html

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New York Mayor Unveils Master Plan for Greener City

Legislators remain divided over plan's congestion-pricing proposal as
deadline for federal funding draws near.

(read full story) http://www.itdp.org/STe/ste24/ny.html

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India BRT Update

Development of Ahmedabad,'s bus rapid transit system continues apace;
national Ministry of Urban Development sponsors workshops on best practices.


(read full story) http://www.itdp.org/STe/ste24/sa-dot.html

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South Africa DOT Mobilizes Masses, Tailors Bikes to Local Needs

Officials recognize the unique mobility needs of rural communities.

(read full story) http://www.itdp.org/STe/ste23/sa.html

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NEW PUBLICATIONS and RESOURCES

Bus Rapid Transit Planning Guide

http://www.itdp.org/STe/ste24/new_pub.html 

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ITDP in the NEWS 

http://www.itdp.org/STe/ste24/news.html

- Home health care workers on bikes (YouTube)

- Flyovers no solution to traffic woes (The Statesman)

- Make way for public transport (Hindustan Times)

- Mexico City's hopes riding on two wheels (San Diego Union Tribune)

- Govt okays bus rapid transit system for four cities (Business Standard) 

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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

ITDP Receives High Rating for Fiscal Management

In April, ITDP earned the highest rating for efficient management of its
finances by Charity Navigator, the largest evaluator of non-profit
organizations in the U.S. Less than 25% of the charities evaluated by
Charity Navigator receive its four-star rating, indicating that ITDP
outperforms the majority of non-profits in the U.S. with respect to fiscal
responsibility.

Click on the following link to see ITDP's profile on Charity Navigator's web
site:

http://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm/bay/search.summary/orgid/8014.htm

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Join ITDP for the CBC Industry Road Show in Ghana and Senegal, August 2007

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Editor: Matthew Sholler
Executive Director: Walter Hook
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