Institute for Transportation and Development Policy
For Modeling Work To Develop Transportation Plans In The Valley Of Mexico And Guadalajara
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Amount$165,000
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Program
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Date Awarded11/15/2011
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Term12.0 Months
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Type of SupportProject
Strategies
Overview
The Institute for Transportation and Development Policy promotes sustainable and equitable transportation policies and projects worldwide. The Institute is at the forefront of efforts to reduce carbon emissions, protect the environment, and improve the quality of urban life. With this project grant, the organization would enhance its urban transportation modeling capacity that would help build a long-term sustainable transportation system in the metropolitan areas of the Valley of Mexico and Guadalajara. The goal is to provide appropriate technical assistance to the government as it updates and implements its transportation plans.
About the Grantee
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