Country Roads are Turning into Superhighways
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Robert Moses would be proud would be proud of North Carolina's love of "superstreets."
Recent Streetsblog USA posts about North Carolina
A Pumpkin-Protected Bike Lane on All Hallows’ Eve
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In a bit of tactical urbanism, a murderer’s row of cheery orange spheroids was dropped into place just before the afternoon rush hour.
Boondoggle: N.C. Road Expansion Disaster
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It's the first of nine installments! This edition focuses on North Carolina’s plan to complete the southern half of a loop highway around Raleigh. It's a boondoggle with epic environmental repercussions.
North Carolina Tries to Deflect Blame for Coming Demise of “Safe Routes” Program
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The State DOT is trying to blame the feds for the abrupt cancellation of a beloved safety program for children. But other states have been managing just fine.
NC Cuts Safety Program For Kids While Pouring Billions into Roads
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North Carolina is ending a relatively inexpensive program aimed at helping students walk and bike to school. Meanwhile there's no shortage of money for highways.
North Carolina DOT Needs a Culture Change to Translate Complete Streets Policy Into Action
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Changing the entrenched practices of transportation agencies is easier said than done.