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  • 35 Ways America Is Reducing Reliance on Single-Occupancy Cars
  • Safety Last: Under Trump, U.S. Roads Continue To Be ‘Dangerous By Design’
  • Wednesday’s Dense and Walkable Headlines

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usa.streetsblog.org /1 month ago

35 Ways America Is Reducing Reliance on Single-Occupancy Cars

A new report explores the innovative ways U.S. communities are getting people out of cars — with the help of employers, apps, and more.

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usa.streetsblog.org /1 month ago

Safety Last: Under Trump, U.S. Roads Continue To Be ‘Dangerous By Design’

This is nothing to be proud of: Of the 20 most-deadly states in a 2022 report, 19 showed no signs of improvement or became even more dangerous.

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usa.streetsblog.org /1 month ago

Wednesday’s Dense and Walkable Headlines

The more people live within a 15-minute walk of services, the lower the transportation emissions. And cities have room to grow without sprawl.

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usa.streetsblog.org /1 month ago

Latest Report Shows That Sprawl Continues To Hamstring Youth, Limit Opportunities

Residents of compact and connected neighborhoods have lower energy costs, better health outcomes, lower exposure to vector-borne diseases, well-connected social lives and greater o...

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planetizen.com /1 month ago

'Dangerous by Design' 2026 report highlights 72% increase in pedestrian deaths since 2009

'Dangerous by Design' 2026 report highlights 72% increase in pedestrian deaths since 2009 Diana Ionescu Thu, 06/11/2026 - 05:00 Primary Image...

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planetizen.com /1 month ago

Study highlights links between land use and road safety

Study highlights links between land use and road safety Diana Ionescu Fri, 05/29/2026 - 05:00 Primary Image Primary Image Caption...

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usa.streetsblog.org /2 weeks ago

Annual ‘Best Bike City’ Rankings Yields Small Town Surprises

PeopleForBikes finds which cities are leading the charge in bikeability.

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atlantamagazine.com /2 days ago

Safety Fuels Growth

Public safety plays a critical role in economic growth. Sandy Springs and Troup County show how strong law enforcement, community partnerships, and business engagement help attract...

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taipeitimes.com /3 weeks ago

Group calls for better walkable cities

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greenbuildermedia.com /1 month ago

The Case for Visible Infrastructure

For municipalities facing pressure to maximize infrastructure investments, provide lifestyle amenities, and support sustainability, Greensboro offers a compelling case study in wha...

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planetizen.com /1 month ago

Which US cities have the most housing near transit?

Which US cities have the most housing near transit? Diana Ionescu Wed, 06/10/2026 - 07:00 Primary Image Primary Image Caption...

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usa.streetsblog.org /1 month ago

Washington is Creating the Most Expensive Traffic Jam in the World

"That isn’t conservatism. It’s debt-financed dependency with a flag decal."

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arizonadailyindependent.com /3 weeks ago

Why Does Tucson Rank Fourth-Highest in Pedestrian Deaths?

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chi.streetsblog.org /1 month ago

Five years after City of Chicago signed off on a policy plan, the “State of ETOD in Chicago” report notes progress creat...

This post is sponsored by Ride Illinois. Five years ago, the City of Chicago adopted its first policy plan dedicated to Equitable Transit Oriented Development, a strategy for in...

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usa.streetsblog.org /4 weeks ago

Thursday’s Headlines Go Green, Save Green

A lack of smart planning and political willpower contributes to climate change that is costing Americans money

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usa.streetsblog.org /1 month ago

Sustainable Transportation Can Ease the Affordability Crisis — And Help Climate Champions Win

Economic populism helped vault Trump into power. Could a green version of it take that power back — and what role would transportation play?

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usa.streetsblog.org /1 month ago

In New Jersey, Mayors Show How Quickly We Can Slow Down Drivers

In Jersey City, Mayor James Solomon will install 100 quick-build safety measures, giving a new meaning to the term, "Safety first."

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reason.com /1 day ago

Taking the W

Developers rush to use California's new apartments-near-transit law, North Carolina eliminates parking requirements, and the federal housing bill finally becomes law.

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startribune.com /1 month ago

The Twin Cities sprawls more than many U.S. metros

A new study ranks more than 200 U.S. metropolitan areas on density, land use, street connectivity and more. See how the Twin Cities compares.

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usa.streetsblog.org /2 days ago

Pedestrian Fatalities Drop Again, But More Needs To Be Done, Says Governors’ Group

Good news, except that 22.5 percent more pedestrians were killed in 2025 by car and truck drivers than in 2015.

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la.streetsblog.org /1 month ago

Wednesday’s Headlines

Get National Headlines At Streetsblog USA, State Headlines At Streetsblog CA

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nahb.org /1 week ago

Enhance Your Next Land Development Project with the NGBS

The newly released ICC 700-2025 National Green Building Standard (NGBS) defines the benchmark for sustainable residential construction, renovation and land development. Not only do...

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usa.streetsblog.org /1 month ago

Talking Headways Podcast: Greensboro’s Downtown Greenway

Dabney Sanders explains how Greensboro’s Downtown Greenway came together.

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usa.streetsblog.org /1 month ago

Talking Headways Podcast: Are Arterials Unsafe? Or Are We Making Them Unsafe?

A true roads scholar speaks about the real danger on our streets.

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chi.streetsblog.org

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reason.com

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atlantamagazine.com

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