International Sustainable Transportation Engagement Program

I-STEP is a project of Texas State University's public administration program, aiming to provide a platform for re-envisioning how transportation can work to shape healthy, vital communities. 

Our Research

Texas Resilient Streets

Dr. Billy Fields developed the Healthy Streets, Resilient Communities Working Group in the Fall of 2022 and the Spring of 2023. 

Read about their work and impact. 

Global Sustainability

These videos highlight sustainable changes across the globe.

Netherlands Sustainable Safety

Copenhagen: Rethinking Streets for Resilience

Summary Reports

Bouncing Forward

How to plan resilient cities in Texas — Resiliency Research Reports

Adaptation Urbanism Best Practices

Case study examples of integrating green infrastructure and active transport inspired by the book Adaptation Urbanism and Resilient Communities (Routledge 2021).

I-STEP 2022 | Student Reflections

Urban Transportation Policy in the Netherlands. PA 5351 - Texas State University.

I-STEP 2017

Highlights our continued work with planners, citizens, academics, advocates, non-profits, and students in their study of Dutch transportation policies and the Dutch urban environment.

I-STEP 2016

Highlights interactions between planners, citizens, academics, advocates, non-profits, and students in their study of Dutch transportation policy.

I-STEP 2015

Highlights our partnership work on sustainable transportation with Romanian non-profit partners Visum in Brasov.

Learn More

For more information on the I-STEP program, please contact Dr. Billy Fields.

Education Abroad

Students wanting to participate in the I-STEP program need to apply for Dr. Billy Fields' summer study abroad program in the Netherlands.