Rabi Abonour
Transportation Strategist, Climate & Energy
As an active transportation advocate, Rabi Abonour believes that promoting walking, bicycling, and public transit is vital for creating cities that are healthy, equitable, and sustainable. Prior to joining NRDC, Abonour worked on the bike share and open streets programs at the Los Angeles Metro. He holds a master’s in urban and regional planning from the University of California, Los Angeles, where his research focused on transportation equity. He is based NRDC’s Santa Monica office.
Areas of Work
Transportation
Related content
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Americans Know Expanding Roads Doesn't Fix Traffic
Expert BlogUnited StatesRabi Abonour
A new survey commissioned by Smart Growth America, America Walks, and the Natural Resources Defense Council shows American voters have caught on faster than politicians to the reality that wider roads cause more congestion. Two thirds of survey respondents strongly…
San Jose Says No to Minimum Parking Requirements
Expert BlogCalifornia, San Jose (California)Rabi Abonour
San Jose City Council took a major step towards protecting the climate and creating more affordable, livable communities.
Los Angeles Freeways Are a Climate Dead End
Expert BlogLos AngelesRabi Abonour
NRDC believes that Metro must stop highway expansions to protect both the climate and the health of Angelenos.
Resources
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Closing the Climate Investment Gap: California Must Prioritize Climate-Smart Transportation Projects
ReportCaliforniaCarter Rubin, Rabi Abonour
Moving Forward: The Role of Transportation Networking Companies in a Sustainable Future
Issue BriefUnited StatesRabi Abonour
Without changes, companies like Lyft and Uber are likely to increase overall greenhouse emissions by encouraging additional driving. In the face of catastrophic climate change, we cannot let that happen.