Paratransit / Popular Transportation Day at TTDC24

The Shared-Use Mobility Center is a public-interest organization dedicated to achieving equitable, affordable, and environmentally sound mobility across the US through the efficient sharing of transportation assets. By connecting the public and private sectors, piloting programs, conducting new research, and providing policy and technical expertise to cities and regions, SUMC seeks to extend the benefits of shared mobility for all.Transportation has become the number one source of carbon pollution in the United States. It is the second-largest expense for most families after housing, and lack of reliable access to a car, bus, or train is one of the biggest barriers to employment for Americans today.New forms of shared mobility offer new opportunities to address some of the most critical issues facing society. In combination with public transit, shared mobility is a powerful tool that cities can use to help reduce transportation costs; lessen air pollution; and expand access to jobs, opportunity, and a better quality of life. But to fully realize these benefits – and truly address poverty, climate change, and racial inequalities – these new modes must work for everyone.That’s why the Shared-Use Mobility Center’s mission is focused on bringing together the public, private industry, and local communities to forge partnerships, develop resources, and advance new solutions in order to reduce reliance on private automobiles and increase access to environmentally sound, cost-effective transportation options.SUMC is uniquely suited to accomplish these goals through knowledge creation and education, practical knowledge deployment, convening and connecting, and demonstrating the potential of innovative technologies.

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Join us at TTDC2024 for a day centering Paratransit, a.k.a.  Popular or Informal Transportation in the global agenda.

The World Bank Group, H Street Northwest, Washington, DC, USA

<h3>Please join us for Paratransit/Popular Transport Day (P/PTD) in Washington D.C. on Thursday, March 21, after Transforming Transportation 2024 (TTDC24).</h3> This in-person event at the World Bank HQ will explore the role these privately provided, publicly serving local transportation systems, which move more billions and employ millions, can play in decarbonizing transportation and achieving a Just Transition. Join colleagues, researchers, practitioners, and advocates as we discuss finance, fleet renewal, data and technology, and research.P/PTD is co-presented and organized by the Africa Transport Program (SSATP), Center for Sustainable Urban Development at Columbia’s Climate School (CSUD), Climate Champions, Digital Transportation for Africa (DT4A), Global Network for Popular Transportation (GNPT), International Transport Workers Federation (ITWF), RMI, Shared-Use Mobility Center (SUMC), Volvo Educational and Research Foundations (VREF), the World Bank, and WRI’s Ross Center for Sustainable Cities.(Please note that you will have to <a href="https://web.cvent.com/event/311c27f8-155a-48eb-b184-4f9c6f094409/summary" title="https://web.cvent.com/event/311c27f8-155a-48eb-b184-4f9c6f094409/summary" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">register separately for TTDC2024</a>. Registering for P/PTD won't give you access to TTDC24.)IMPORTANT: Attendance to P/PTD is free. Attendees are responsible for their own travel to the site. The organizers will not provide travel assistance, travel support documentation, or travel funds to attendees. <h4>CAN'T BE IN DC IN-PERSON? <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/paratransit-popular-transportation-day-online-edition-tickets-862449027257?aff=oddtdtcreator" title="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/paratransit-popular-transportation-day-online-edition-tickets-862449027257?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">JOIN US ONLINE: REGISTER HERE</a>.</h4>

Agenda

Session 1: Roundtable on Climate Finance and Funding for Paratransit

Session 2: Case Studies in Improving and Decarbonizing Popular Transportation

Session 3: Expanding Data and Technology for Finance and Climate

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