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The EMBARQ Network was proud to receive three internationally recognized awards for making sustainable transport a reality in cities around the world.
2009 Roy Family Award for Environmental Partnership The bi-annual award, presented by Harvard’s John F. Kennedy School of Government, celebrates outstanding public-private partnerships that enhance environmental quality through the use of novel and creative approaches. EMBARQ was honored for creating the public-private partnership with the Mexico City government to make the Metrobús bus rapid transit project a reality.
2010 Sustainable Transport Award The Sustainable Transport Award is given annually to a city that uses transport innovations to increase mobility for all residents, while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution, and increasing cyclist and pedestrian safety and access. The 2010 award was given to Ahmedabad, India for the Janmarg BRT system. Guadalajara received an honorable mention for the Macrobús BRT system, which EMBARQ helped to launch.
FundaciOn MAPFRE AWARD CTS-México received the "Best Environmental Performance" award from Fundación MAPFRE, a private foundation sponsored by the Spanish insurance company, for its contribution to the Metrobús project in Mexico City. The competition was open to organizations throughout Spain, Portugal and Latin America. More than 200 applicants competed for four awards, presented during a ceremony with distinguished guests, including Infanta Elena, the daughter of King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofía of Spain.