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
TransportationRelated content
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Colorado: A National Leader in Transportation and Climate
Expert BlogColoradoRabi Abonour
The state’s next governor can make Colorado’s transportation system cleaner, safer, more equitable, and more affordable.
Putting Maintenance Dollars to Work for Greener Streets
Expert BlogUnited StatesRabi Abonour
By ensuring that routine maintenance projects include complete streets elements, we can build a transportation system that protects people and the planet.
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…
Publications
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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.