In-Person
4th Annual Paratransit / Popular Transportation Day at Transforming Transportation 2026
This half-day event is dedicated to knowledge sharing and discussions on pathways to improve paratransit services in developing cities.
Centered around the theme: “Advancing the Sector: From Understanding to Action,” this year’s event will combine plenary presentations, a roundtable and interactive workshops to collectively reflect on key themes for the industry.
Objectives:
- Take stock of the latest trends and evidence on paratransit across regions
- Identify concrete action areas
- Strengthen collaboration between key stakeholders
Who should attend:
- City and national government officials working on urban mobility
- Civil society and researchers
- Industry representatives
- Technical and financial partners involved in the sector
Speakers:
- Alice Duhaut, Development Impact Economist, The World Bank
- Andrea San Gil León, Executive Director, Global Network for Popular Transportation
- Benjamin Welle, Director of Integrated Transport, WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities
- Benjie de la Peña, CEO, Shared-Use Mobility Center & Chair, Global Network for Popular Transportation
- Carla Quesada Alluin, Technical Advisor, Partnership for Research on Informal and Shared Mobility (PRISM)
- Fernanda Rivera, Network Building & Advocacy Lead, Global Network for Popular Transportation
- Jacqueline Klopp, Director of the Center for Sustainable Urban Development (CSUD), Columbia Climate School
- Simon Saddier, Senior Urban Transport Specialist, The World Bank
- Tom Courtright, Knowledge, Data & Policy Lead, Global Network for Popular Transportation
- Vineet John, Urban Mobility Manager, WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities