AWARDS * USA - New York is First U.S. City to Win International Award for Sustainable Transport
Honorable Mentions Include Beijing, Istanbul, Mexico City, Milan
Washington,DC,USA -PRNewswire/USNewswire -Jan. 13,, 2009: -- New York will be honored tonight as the first U.S. city to win the 5th annual Sustainable Transport Award... The award presentations will take place as part of the Transportation Research Board Annual Conference, which is expected to attract 10,000 transportation professionals from around the world... The Sustainable Transport Award is granted to cities for adopting innovative transportation strategies. This year's nominees made noteworthy strides in confronting climate change and decreasing air pollution from vehicle emissions. Street space was reclaimed to build attractive public plazas. Increased public transit options led to a boom in ridership. New bicycle lanes were installed, prompting more commuters to bicycle. Pedestrian amenities were enhanced, encouraging more walking trips... New York City, U.S.A. has demonstrated that political will, bold leadership and citizen engagement can lead to sweeping transportation reforms. In 2008, the city implemented key parts of Mayor Michael Bloomberg's long-term sustainability vision, PlaNYC 2030. The laudable changes made throughout 2008 have reshaped the experience of walking on New York City streets. The city has embraced biking and walking as investment-worthy transportation alternatives, while the traditional car-oriented mobility model is taking a back-seat... (Photo: A double decker tourists bus in NYC) Labels: awards
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