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  • Safer Roads Are Just A Vacation Away
  • Studies suggest public transit may improve health
  • Action Item: Last Chance to be Heard on Hopkins

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usa.streetsblog.org /1 month ago

Safer Roads Are Just A Vacation Away

... Or how I learned to stop worrying and love what Europe does with active transportation.

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globalnews.ca /4 days ago

Studies suggest public transit may improve health

Although there are safety concerns coming from transit riders, a study is showing public transportation can improve health with physical activity, well-being, and community.

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sf.streetsblog.org /3 weeks ago

Action Item: Last Chance to be Heard on Hopkins

"The city needs to support the ability for people of all ages and abilities to remain active and vital in their communities, with or without a car."

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archdaily.com /1 week ago

1m/s: Walkability and Public Space in Montevideo

The mobility paradigm focuses on the study, design, and planning of human movement rather than on vehicles. This shift from the object—the car—to the subject—the person—requires a...

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ksn.com /6 days ago

33 Kansas alternative transportation projects share in $37 million in federal funds

The Transportation Alternatives program provides funding for active transportation projects like pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure.

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toledoblade.com /3 weeks ago

Safer streets for bicyclists, pedestrians focus of presentation

Health officials are calling on area residents to advocate for a Lucas County plan to make the streets safer for cyclists and pedestrians.

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usa.streetsblog.org /2 weeks ago

Friday’s Headlines Go North, Young Man

If you want to walk and bike safely, stay out of the South.

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usa.streetsblog.org /1 week ago

Tuesday’s Headlines Build It and They Will Come

De we build infrastructure where people are already biking, or does the infrastructure encourage people to bike?

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chi.streetsblog.org /1 month ago

CDOT gives a preview of its Complete Streets design guide at ATA monthly meeting

This post is sponsored by Find The Right Bike. On Wednesday, the Active Transportation Alliance held its monthly Advocacy Connect webinar. The hour focused on the Chicago Depart...

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zoomer.com /1 week ago

Walk This Way: Can We Make Our Cities More Pedestrian Friendly?

Designing communities for people on foot means healthier residents, stronger communities and more vibrant neighbourhoods The post Walk This Way: Can We Make Our Cities More Pedestr...

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dailyyonder.com /1 month ago

Rural Transportation Program Serves Aging Populations in Central Texas

A free transit program for older adults is becoming an increasingly important lifeline across Central Texas. One of the Capital Area’s Rural Transit System’s (CARTS) fastest-growin...

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newstalkkzrg.com /6 days ago

SEK communities get funding for transportation alternatives

Five Southeast Kansas communities are getting large chunks of change for pedestrian, bicycle and transportation improvement projects through a new round of state-administered feder...

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usa.streetsblog.org /1 month ago

Annual ‘Best Bike City’ Rankings Yields Small Town Surprises

PeopleForBikes finds which cities are leading the charge in bikeability.

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thesource.metro.net /2 weeks ago

Hey LA County — get paid to give your car a rest! 

Can paying people not to drive reduce traffic?   Research and practice from around the globe* shows that incentives to take transit, carpool, walk, or bike can meaningfully reduce...

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planetizen.com /1 month ago

Planning for Love, Part 3: Enhancing human connection through walkability

Planning for Love, Part 3: Enhancing human connection through walkability Diana Ionescu Fri, 07/24/2026 - 05:00 7 minutes

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cal.streetsblog.org /1 month ago

PSA: Statewide Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Kickoff on July 30

A Kick-Off Webinar is scheduled on Thu, Jul 30 10:05 AM, to discuss the SBPP Update, schedule, and engagement opportunities.  

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usa.streetsblog.org /1 week ago

Wednesday’s Headlines Cut Emissions in Half

Of course walking and biking are emissions-free, but research increasingly shows replacing a gas car with an EV usually carries significant environmental benefits.

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la.streetsblog.org /1 month ago

Carson Seeks Input on Bicycle Action Plan

Take an online survey for the city of Carson's ambitious Bicycle Action Plan, which focuses on 213th Street, 223rd Street, Avalon Boulevard, Central Avenue, Del Amo Boulevard, Dolo...

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usa.streetsblog.org /1 month ago

Tuesday’s Headlines Stay Healthy

More walkable neighborhoods would ease the burden on our overtaxed health care system, according to MIT.

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planetizen.com /1 month ago

Biking in Paris grew by 240% in 5 years

Biking in Paris grew by 240% in 5 years Diana Ionescu Mon, 07/20/2026 - 05:00 Primary Image Primary Image Caption Peo...

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sf.streetsblog.org /1 month ago

Study: Only Protected Bike Lanes Cause a Real Increase in Cycling

"The best bang for your buck is protected bike lanes... That's how you grow ridership. That's how you diversify ridership."

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la.streetsblog.org /3 days ago

SGV Multimodal Projects Roundup – August 2026

Here are four rail/bike/pedestrian oriented projects in the works throughout the San Gabriel Valley.

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fastcompany.com /1 month ago

How Orlando made its streets safer for pedestrians

ixty-eight-year-old John Oakes took the same walk every afternoon circling his small community of Murrells Inlet, South Carolina. On Aug. 1, 2024, as the hot summer sun trickled th...

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enr.com /1 month ago

Boston Planner's Cycling Death Prompts City Pledge to Advance Stalled Safety Projects

Mayor Michelle Wu said street improvements would move forward after a city transportation official was fatally struck by a truck while cycling

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archdaily.com

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chi.streetsblog.org

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dailyyonder.com

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globalnews.ca

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la.streetsblog.org

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newstalkkzrg.com

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