Cities, Counties, States and Countries
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Is it Time for the U.S. to Try the ‘Madrid Model’ of Vehicular Cycling Infrastructure?
The Madrid Model of "slow" lanes in the middle of roads could rival the Scandinavian model of protected lanes that separate cyclists from traffic altogether — if Americans will have it.
August 11, 2020
Talking Headways Podcast: ‘Stupidly Ambitious’ in Costa Rica
This week, we talk to two experts on why Costa Rica leads the way on environmental planning.
August 6, 2020
Opinion: We Must Plan Racial Justice In Our Cities
The founding president of the American Planning Association stands against structural racism in the built environment professions.
August 3, 2020
US Cuts Car Pollution, But Less So In Poor Communities
Fine-particle air pollution has decreased across the US, but poor and minority communities are still the most polluted
July 31, 2020
5 Barriers to Sustainable Transport Access For West Side Chicagoans
July 29, 2020
Op Ed: The Most Important Bike Tech is…Street Design
New studies of Lisbon and Toronto offer the latest evidence for the power of safe infrastructure to encourage more cycling in cities — and speak to the perils of relying on historical data.
July 22, 2020
Berkeley To Become the First US City To De-Cop Traffic Enforcement
But advocates say it's important we remain vigilant about what replaces it.
July 16, 2020
Want to Stop Car Crashes? Study the Near-Misses
A pilot program in Bellevue, Wash. is using anonymized video and big data to stop crashes before they happen.
July 15, 2020
STEAL THIS IDEA: Washington DOT To Give Lanes Back to People on State Roads
A state DOT program will expand city leaders' toolboxes for delivering residents changes they actually want.
July 13, 2020
Op-Ed: Protests Are A Form of Placemaking
July 8, 2020
