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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
The 1,000-Page Document That Decides Your Street Designs Just Got a Refresh
For better — or more often, for worse — a single federal document dictates what nearly every American street looks like. Meet the MUTCD.
Josh Naramore
October 10, 2024
Friday Video: Why Are America’s Roads and Bridges ‘Crumbling’?
Americas dangerous, crumbling roads are bridges didn't happen by accident — and it's not too late to fix them, the latest Streetcraft video says.
October 4, 2024
Report Details the Unfulfilled Promise of Complete Streets in Caltrans Projects
The following post first appeared at CalBike.
September 30, 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
Opinion: How to Make Half the Country Oppose Safe Streets
Framing Vision Zero as pro-Democrat and anti-Republican alienates potential allies.
September 19, 2024