Possible design elements for an arterial roadway look promising. The post Workshop for 710 Stub Conversion set for Wednesday October 8 appeared first on Streetsblog Los Angeles.| Streetsblog Los Angeles
Athens-Clarke County will add a pedestrian crossing on North Thomas Street near The Classic Center following two car accidents that resulted in fatalities, Mayor Kelly Girtz said Sept. 23 in a news conference. This project will make the city safer for pedestrians and drivers, Girtz said, while discussing public safety at City Hall. It is one of many preventative measures that he supports to reduce crimes such as driving under the influence, drug and narcotic violations, motor vehicle theft an...| Flagpole
The Upper West Side pol's inconsistent safety record is getting a second look from activists who once supported her.| Streetsblog New York City
It's time to understand the science of pedestrian-friendly cities.| usa.streetsblog.org
DOT's anti-daylighting "scare tactics" have peeled off Council Member Gale Brewer, who says the policy will gobble up too many parking spots.| nyc.streetsblog.org
The Metro Board Planning and Programming Committee approved $85.5 million for 16 grants to cities for walk and bike projects. Most make first/last mile transit connections and serve Olympics mobility.| la.streetsblog.org
And How Does Your State or Community Measure Up? A key objective of America Walks is to provide every American with the benefits of walkable communities. Which has led us to attempt to answer the question of who currently lives in walkable places, and who does not. This new interactive... The post How Many Americans Live in Walkable Neighborhoods? appeared first on America Walks.| America Walks
Public transit is essential to the life, health, and goals of small cities and town across the U.S. The post Improving Pedestrian Safety in Indian Country Through Quick-Build Projects appeared first on America Walks.| America Walks
Public transit is essential to the life, health, and goals of small cities and town across the U.S. The post Funding Your Walkability Project: Defining Objectives & Getting Dollars appeared first on America Walks.| America Walks
Much as our contributor hates to admit it, she thinks twice every time she gets on her bike since being hit by an e-bike.| nyc.streetsblog.org
Public transit is essential to the life, health, and goals of small cities and town across the U.S. The post Finding Funding for Walkability in an Uncertain Environment appeared first on America Walks.| America Walks
Finding funding for walkability projects is challenging. We've compiled a list of grant opportunities to help connect you with dollars.| America Walks
Eric Adams's negligence can be the next mayor's easy wins.| nyc.streetsblog.org
Pedestrians hit by median-height cars have a 60 percent chance of suffering moderate injuries, but that figure rises to 83 percent when they are struck by a median-height pickup truck at that same speed.| usa.streetsblog.org
The Safe Routes Walk & Roll Challenge encourages students to walk, bike, or roll to school safely, with fun prizes for participation. Walking, biking, or rolling to and from school isn’t just fun, it also promotes physical wellness, improves cognitive abilities, teaches critical social skills, encourages independence, and lowers anxiety and depression. Additionally, it cuts down on traffic around school zones and helps improve our air quality! The post FAQ: Walk & Roll Challenge appeared ...| Safe Routes Utah
Did you know the first crosswalk emerged in the city of Pompeii more than 2000 years ago? Check out how it has evolved since Antiquity! The post The Crosswalk: Thousands of Years of Evolution appeared first on Inclusive City Maker.| Inclusive City Maker
The city must clear all intersections of parked cars that block visibility, demanded community board members in Astoria.| Streetsblog New York City
When neighbors block road safety improvements, other neighbors die.| Streetsblog New York City