The City of Paris is the 2023 Sustainable Transport Award winner, after previously receiving the honor in 2008. This prestigious Award highlights the bold decisions and actions the city has made in the last couple of years to create safer, greener, and more pedestrian and cycle-friendly streets while harnessing the power of its open spaces.

Around the world, the COVID-19 crisis  underscored the need for healthier, more active modes of mobility alongside accessible streets that are designed for all types of communities. The pandemic allowed Paris to test policies and interventions to directly address issues of emissions, noise pollution, and public wellbeing, all while creating infrastructure that is more reflective of the needs of its people. Read more about Paris’ efforts that led to its second STA recognition in 2023.

In this special keynote address, ITDP and representatives from the City of Paris will share their inspiring journey and other stories, ranging from the launch of their landmark bikeshare system in 2008 to their responsive actions to address the challenges of the 2020 pandemic. Be sure to join us to learn how all planners, policymakers, and public officials can take steps and make bold decisions to create an accessible, environmentally conscious, and innovative vision for their cities.