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(click here[<A HREF="http://www.itdp.org/index.php/projects/update/ahmedabad_2010_sustainable_transport_award/">http://www.itdp.org/index.php/projects/update/ahmedabad_2010_sustainable_transport_award/</A>] for the full story) After Copenhagen: What Role for Transportation in Climate Policy? Although disappointing and lacking in global scope, the accord from the December Copenhagen climate meeting laid a foundation for future progress on comprehensive binding limits for post-2012 greenhouse gas emissions. (click here[<A HREF="http://www.itdp.org/index.php/news_events/news_detail/after_copenhagen/">http://www.itdp.org/index.php/news_events/news_detail/after_copenhagen/</A>] for the full story) Transjakarta Transforms Jakartans' Travel Behavior The Suara Transjakarta of Jakarta, Indonesia, has set up a public education program, website, and direct campaign events to improve the experience for passengers riding Transjakarta. (click here[<A HREF="http://www.itdp.org/index.php/projects/update/transjakarta_transforms_jakartans_travel_behavior/">http://www.itdp.org/index.php/projects/update/transjakarta_transforms_jakartans_travel_behavior/</A>] for the full story)   People-oriented Planning: Gehl Architects in Rio de Janeiro Gehl Architects visited Rio de Janeiro as part of ITDP's partnership with the city that includes work on BRT, cycling, and urban revitalization. (click here[<A HREF="http://www.itdp.org/index.php/news_events/news_detail/people_oriented_planning/">http://www.itdp.org/index.php/news_events/news_detail/people_oriented_planning/</A>] for the full story) Mexico City's First Bicycle Boxes Institute for Transportation and Development Policy has worked with Mexico City's Environment Secretary on the improvement of a four-street intersection in the Condesa neighborhood. (click here[<A HREF="http://www.itdp.org/index.php/projects/update/mexico_citys_first_bicycle_boxes/">http://www.itdp.org/index.php/projects/update/mexico_citys_first_bicycle_boxes/</A>] for the full story)   Join Us Please consider making a donation[<A HREF="https://app.etapestry.com/hosted/ITDP-InstituteForTransport/OnlineDonation.html">https://app.etapestry.com/hosted/ITDP-InstituteForTransport/OnlineDonation.html</A>] to ITDP today. More than ever before, your support is critical to combating the urgent crises of global climate change and urban poverty. Charity Navigator[<A HREF="http://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=search.summary&orgid=8014">http://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=search.summary&orgid=8014</A>] recently awarded ITDP its highest rating for efficiency. Ninety-three cents of every dollar goes straight to our program work, so you can take pride knowing that your contribution is really making a difference. 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Sustainable Transport: Issue 21[<A HREF="http://www.itdp.org/index.php/information_center/sustainable_transport_magazine/">http://www.itdp.org/index.php/information_center/sustainable_transport_magazine/</A>] Cyclist Counts in Rio & Copacabana on Rodolfo Dantas Ruas[<A HREF="http://www.itdp.org/index.php/information_center/document_detail/cyclist_counts_in_rio_and_copacabana_on_rodolfo_dantas_ruas_pdf_size_106_mb/">http://www.itdp.org/index.php/information_center/document_detail/cyclist_counts_in_rio_and_copacabana_on_rodolfo_dantas_ruas_pdf_size_106_mb/</A>] (in Portuguese) Bus Rapid Transit: A Cost-Effective Mass Transit Technology[<A HREF="http://www.itdp.org/index.php/information_center/document_detail/bus_rapid_transit_a_cost_effective_mass_transit_technology/">http://www.itdp.org/index.php/information_center/document_detail/bus_rapid_transit_a_cost_effective_mass_transit_technology/</A>] Manual ASCOBike Abril 2009[<A HREF="http://www.itdp.org/index.php/information_center/document_detail/manual_ascobike_abril_2009_in_portuguese_size_785mb/">http://www.itdp.org/index.php/information_center/document_detail/manual_ascobike_abril_2009_in_portuguese_size_785mb/</A>] (in Portuguese) Sustainable China[<A HREF="http://www.itdp.org/index.php/news_events/news_detail/sustainable_china/">http://www.itdp.org/index.php/news_events/news_detail/sustainable_china/</A>] Sustainable China[<A HREF="http://www.itdp.org/index.php/information_center/document_detail/sustainable_china_in_chinese/">http://www.itdp.org/index.php/information_center/document_detail/sustainable_china_in_chinese/</A>] (in Chinese) Introdução ao Mundo Cicloviário (in Portuguese) - Parte 1 - A Bicicleta[<A HREF="http://www.itdp.org/index.php/information_center/document_detail/introducaeo_ao_mundo_cicloviario_parte_1_a_bicicleta_in_portuguese/">http://www.itdp.org/index.php/information_center/document_detail/introducaeo_ao_mundo_cicloviario_parte_1_a_bicicleta_in_portuguese/</A>] - Parte 2 - Dados e Infra-estrutura[<A HREF="http://www.itdp.org/index.php/information_center/document_detail/introducaeo_ao_mundo_cicloviario_parte_2_dados_e_infra_estrutura_in_portugu/">http://www.itdp.org/index.php/information_center/document_detail/introducaeo_ao_mundo_cicloviario_parte_2_dados_e_infra_estrutura_in_portugu/</A>] - Parte 3 - Legislação [<A HREF="http://www.itdp.org/index.php/information_center/document_detail/introducaeo_ao_mundo_cicloviario_parte_3_legislacaeo_in_portuguese/">http://www.itdp.org/index.php/information_center/document_detail/introducaeo_ao_mundo_cicloviario_parte_3_legislacaeo_in_portuguese/</A>] News For the latest news, please go to ITDP's News archive[<A HREF="http://www.itdp.org/index.php/news_events/news_archive/">http://www.itdp.org/index.php/news_events/news_archive/</A>]. Building a More Bike-Friendly Rio for the Olympics[<A HREF="http://www.itdp.org/index.php/news_events/news_detail/building_a_more_bike_friendly_rio/">http://www.itdp.org/index.php/news_events/news_detail/building_a_more_bike_friendly_rio/</A>] ITDP Joins New Partnership on Sustainable, Low Carbon Transport[<A HREF="http://www.itdp.org/index.php/news_events/news_detail/itdp_joins_new_partnership_on_low_carbon_transport/">http://www.itdp.org/index.php/news_events/news_detail/itdp_joins_new_partnership_on_low_carbon_transport/</A>] Upcoming Events For the latest news, please go to ITDP's Events archive[<A HREF="http://www.itdp.org/index.php?/news_events/events/">http://www.itdp.org/index.php?/news_events/events/</A>]. 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