Urban Design
Streetsblog California
Op Ed: Safe Street Design Is More Important Than Bike-Share
New studies of Lisbon and Toronto offer the latest evidence for the power of safe infrastructure to encourage more cycling in cities — and speak to the perils of relying on historical data.
July 24, 2020
California Prepares to Shift Planning Focus from Car Delay to Induced Travel
Starting July 1, the California Environmental Quality Act will require projects in California to account for how many new miles of automobile travel they produce, rather than how much congestion they contribute
April 17, 2020
Feds Keep Cracking Down on Crosswalk Art
The Federal Highway Administration again asked a town to get rid of its non-conforming crosswalk art despite the fact there have been no studies proving they are dangerous.
September 30, 2019
Bill Would Make State Highways–Which Are Often City Streets–Accommodate All Users
Senator Wiener's S.B. 127 would shift Caltrans' focus to safety for everyone, not just for car drivers
January 14, 2019
Councilmember Ryu Rowena Study Could Determine Future of Safety Improvements
Rowena's road diet makes the street measurably safer. A new study, not yet made public, proposes undoing the proven safety improvements.
August 9, 2018
La Habra Is Making Moves Toward Becoming a More Walkable, Bikeable City
The city of La Habra passed its first Bikeway Master Plan last year, is looking to pass its first Complete Streets Master Plan. It is being aided by a grant from St. Jude Medical Center, which recognizes the importance of street design on residents' health.
July 12, 2018
Neighbors Come Together to Find a Fix for the Fairfax Asterisk
Neighbors are organizing for better walkability at the six-legged intersection of Fairfax, Olympic, and San Vicente
November 9, 2017
How to Design Streets for People in the Era of Robocars
Curbless streets. Safe walking and biking for all. Bus priority. It's up to cities to demand it.
November 3, 2017
Which Bike Lanes Should Be Protected? New Guide Offers Specifics
Most U.S. street design institutions haven’t wanted to say for sure. Until now.
November 1, 2017
Indianapolis Upgrades Painted Bike Lanes By Adding Proper Protection
Sometimes, when a city builds a really good bike lane - especially an American city - you have to sit back and appreciate it.
September 13, 2017
