About
Who we are
UITP (Union Internationale des Transports Publics) is the International Association of Public Transport and a passionate champion of sustainable urban mobility. Established in 1885, with more than 135 years of history, it is the only worldwide network to bring together all public transport stakeholders and all sustainable transport modes.
- 1800+
Member Companies
- 100+
Countries
- 16
Offices
UITP is leading a revolution towards more liveable cities and a more equitable society by promoting modern, efficient, and sustainable public transport around the world.
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What we do
Concretely :
- We release publications and statistics
- We organise events
- We lead research & innovation projects
- We deliver training sessions
- Advocacy
We engage with decision makers & key international organisations to promote sustainable mobility solutions.
- Knowledge
We inspire excellence and innovation by generating cutting-edge knowledge and expertise.
- Networking
We bring people together to exchange ideas, find solutions and forge partnerships.
Our values
Respect
We respect members, partners and colleagues, with whom we are working on making cities healthier, more inclusive and sustainable.
Innovation
We provide a platform that promotes innovation to anticipate mobility needs and inspire pioneering solutions.
Sharing
We encourage the exchange of ideas and best practices among the sustainable mobility community.
Expertise
We gather information, best practices and statistics so that we can become the global centre of knowledge for sustainable mobility.
Where we are
While UITP’s main office has always been located in Brussels, Belgium, various regional divisions have been established in the last 15 years. Seeking a local presence with our members, UITP has opened 14 liaison and regional offices, two Centres for Transport Excellence and regional training centres across the globe.
Governance
The UITP governance structure is made up of numerous bodies which interact with each other and together make sure that the Association is managed democratically, transparently and efficiently.
You can also find our Internal Rules on MyLibrary here.
The different bodies are further described below.
Our people
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