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The Single Most Important Element In Creating Good Cities

A lot of U.S. cities are getting their "right of way" all wrong — and urbanists can help by getting to know this poorly-understood concept.

July 6, 2025

Giants, Padres Race Ahead of Other CA Teams on Bike/Transit Access

The Dodgers might be the defending champs, but in our view they have miles to go on bike and transit options to the stadium.

March 27, 2025

Do Women and Caregivers Need More From The ‘Mobility Hub’?

It's one of the buzziest planning concepts around. So why is there so little research on how well "mobility hubs" work for women and caregivers?

March 4, 2025

How the 17th-Century ‘Mews’ Could Make 21st-Century Suburbs More Walkable

A new development in Texas is repurposing an old idea to make constant driving optional.

December 5, 2024

The 2024 Streetsblog Gift Guide for Sustainable Transportation Advocates Who Love to Read

The previous 11-plus months have been epic for urbanism-related books. Why not buy a few for the advocates on your holiday list?

December 2, 2024

‘Rage Against the Machine’: The Daily Toll of Cars in 18 Images

In this excerpt from "The Architecture of Urbanity: Designing for Nature, Culture, and Joy," author Vishaan Chakrabarti gives a powerful visual breakdown of how car dependency impacts our places.

October 22, 2024