Ambitious Complete Streets Plan Proposed for Woodward Ave Between Detroit and...
Eric D. Lawrence reports on the details of an ongoing planning effort by the Woodward Avenue Action Association.Publication Date: Thu, 10/15/2015
View ArticleDelhi to Implement Complete Streets Policies
"A paradigm shift is occurring in the way residents travel in India's capital city," Jatin Anand and Sidhartha Roy.Publication Date: Thu, 10/22/2015
View ArticleComplete Streets Concepts Are Now Being Applied Worldwide
Dehli announced a major new Complete Streets program that will redesign urban roads to favor walking, cycling and public transport over car traffic. This is very good news. It shows that the Complete...
View ArticleDemystifying the Turning Radius and its Critical Importance to Street Safety
Bill Lindeke explains the turning radius, which he describes as "a seemingly obscure street design detail that governs a lot about our cities." The critical influence turning radius has on the...
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So the Chief Doc Says 'Take a Walk'
Though the role for planners in making it easier to walk was clear even before the U.S. Surgeon General urged communities to design and plan for walking, more information is needed to understand why...
View ArticleReactions to Cleveland's Backwards Bike Lane
Cleveland is experimenting with an interesting design for bike lanes, one where a marked buffer lies not between bikes and vehicles, but between bikes and curb.Publication Date: Thu, 11/12/2015
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Pittsburgh Neighborhood Ready for Traffic Safety Solutions
Ed Blazina reports on a brewing debate in the Oakland neighborhood in Pittsburgh.Publication Date: Wed, 11/25/2015
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Transportation Planners and Reformers: Rethink Your Terms
Holmes, a former San Francisco high school English teacher of ten years, begins his piece by acknowledging the thoughtful work of public transit consultantPublication Date: Wed, 11/25/2015
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Pittsburgh Launches Complete Streets Planning in Earnest
Ed Blazina reports on the first public meeting of the planning process for the city of Pittsburgh's Complete Streets policy.Publication Date: Wed, 12/02/2015
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Maine Partnership Connects Transportation Design and Public Health
Maine's Public Health in Transportation (PHiT) Coalition is enabling public health and planning professionals to combine efforts and build healthy communities.Publication Date: Wed, 10/28/2015
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City Liable For Cyclist's Death Due to Poor Road Design
"In June 2012, Dr.Publication Date: Tue, 12/08/2015
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Critiquing Minneapolis' Pedestrian Infrastructure Efforts
According to an article by Kristoffer Tigue "while the City of Minneapolis has been making active efforts over the last year to fund pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure projects, some residents said...
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Queens Boulevard an Award Winner—No Longer the 'Boulevard of Death'
Streetsblog has announced the winners (and/or losers) of the 2015 Streetsie Awards. After opening the awards to a public vote, the final tally is in, providing a country-spanning look at the year in...
View ArticleAn Ambitious Plan to Rethink Toronto's King Street
Edward Keenan reports on a quickly developing plan to remake King Street in Downtown Toronto into a more pedestrian-, bike-, and transit-friendly street.Publication Date: Mon, 01/18/2016
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Philadelphia Getting Its Very Own 'Complete Streets Commissioner'
"Mayor Jim Kenney is creating a brand-new position in his administration called the 'Complete Streets Commissioner,'" according to an article by Holly Otterbein.Publication Date: Tue, 02/02/2016
View ArticleOp-Ed: San Diego's Draft Downtown Mobility Plan Suffering From Suburban Myopia
The city of San Diego recently released its long-anticipated Draft Downtown Mobility Plan for comment.Publication Date: Mon, 02/22/2016
View ArticleBicyclists on Sidewalks: Why They're Not Going Away, and What We Can Do About It
If you have ever ridden a bike, chances are you have ridden it on a sidewalk at some point. If you have ever been a pedestrian in a major city, there's a good chance that you have dodged a sidewalk...
View ArticleEdinburgh Sets 20-mph Speed Limit
The last time Edinburgh adopted a citywide speed limit was 1934, and the number was 30 mph.Publication Date: Fri, 02/26/2016
View ArticleOp-Ed: An 18-Lane Street Is Too Complete
Rockville Pike is a high-traffic thoroughfare and a prime candidate for complete streets upgrades.Publication Date: Thu, 03/24/2016
View ArticleBringing Pedestrian Life Back to Little Havana
A grassroots effort of community members in Miami's Little Havana neighborhood is trying to wrestle control of their streets from the automobile.Publication Date: Mon, 04/25/2016
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