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What the Potential Pedestrianization of Europe’s Busiest Shopping Street Can Teach U.S. Cities

Oxford Street is poised for a pedestrian-friendly makeover. What can the U.S. learn from their journey to get there?

December 2, 2024

Take a Virtual Bikeway Tour of the Southern Oregon Cities of Ashland and Talent

Start your thanksgiving vacation early with a virtual ride through some of America's best bike paths.

November 26, 2024

Should States Like Texas Be Allowed to Grade Their Own Highway Homework?

A carveout in federal law grants seven states authority to conduct their own environmental assessments on transportation projects. Texas abuses that power, advocates say.

November 25, 2024

‘President Tariff’ is Back — and the Struggling Bike Industry is Nervous

Currently, about 97 percent of bike parts come from overseas, mostly from Trump’s least-favored nation, China — and the incoming president may want to wring more money from importers.

November 18, 2024

How America’s Mayors Are Fighting Back Against Harmful Highways

Mayors across the country are fighting for funds to heal harmful highway expansions. But what does it take to make an application stand out?

October 29, 2024

The People Behind America’s Game-Changing Local Infrastructure Grants

The Biden Administration unlocked unprecedented opportunities for local leaders to build transportation infrastructure without their state governments getting involved — if they could beat out the competition. We talk to three mayors who cracked the code.

October 28, 2024

How Atlanta Passed Its Right-On-Red Ban

Atlantans can not turn right on red anymore — and could be a major step forward in making streets safer.

October 22, 2024

Friday Video: Commute with Dylan in Boston

"E-bikes are a thing," says one disabled Bostonian, as they show off how easy it is to get around without a car if a city provides the right infrastructure.

October 18, 2024

From Challenge to Opportunity: Transforming Salt Lake City’s Wide Streets

Salt Lake City’s unusually large grid pattern of wide streets and square blocks poses a massive challenge to walkability and bikeability but represents a rare opportunity for planners.