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One Hidden Reason Why Your State DOT Isn’t Building Protected Bike Lanes

"Proven safety countermeasures" might sound like a wonky engineering term, but it could hold the key to unlocking money to save lives.

November 21, 2024

Highway to Hell: Fed Infrastructure Funding, Even Under Biden, Has Been Terrible for the Environment

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law was bad for the climate. Wait 'til you see the Unipartisan version.

November 13, 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

California Transportation Commission Is Ignoring Complete Streets Law

CTC is pushing to finish SHOPP guidelines before the Complete Streets law goes into effect.

October 21, 2024

Governor Newsom Signs Complete Streets Bill

Finally! State law will require Caltrans to plan and build a transportation system for everyone who uses California roads.

September 27, 2024

Incomplete Streets Part 3: Even When Caltrans Is Right, It’s Wrong

We have to give Caltrans credit for doing a few projects solely for the benefit of pedestrians and bike riders - although, without pressure from advocates across California, we might not have even these. However, even when Caltrans focuses on Complete Streets, it leaves out critical elements.

July 31, 2024