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Alhambra’s Bike & Ped Safety Plan Calls for 50 Miles of New Bike Lanes

The plan also outlines several pedestrian priority zones, with features to enhance street safety.

November 15, 2023

What One Florida Woman’s Act of Street ‘Vandalism’ Says About the Sad State of Pedestrian Access in America

An Orlando woman is standing up to her neighbors who worry that opening their street to foot traffic will set off a crime wave — and sparking a conversation about who has the power to say who walks where.

November 7, 2023

Study: Yes, SUVs Are Deadlier Than Cars — But on Fast Arterials, Pedestrians Die No Matter What

In car-dependent Tennessee, SUVs and pick-ups aren't driving the pedestrian death surge — because speed limits are so high that even the smallest cars will kill anyone they might strike.

October 25, 2023

What is the Life of a Dead Pedestrian Worth?

A Seattle police officer sparked outrage when he joked that the death of pedestrian Jaahnavi Kandula might be settled for as little as $11,000. Some families get even less.

September 26, 2023

Opinion: How American vs. Danish Pedestrian Laws Stack Up

The subtle wording of American pedestrian safety laws reveals a lot about whose lives we prioritize on our roads — especially compared with the same policies in Denmark

August 17, 2023

Which Cities Have the Fewest Drinking Fountains — And What It Means for Walking and Biking

As climate change causes temperatures to climb, should cities be doing more to help people who walk and bike stay cool and hydrated?

July 27, 2023

Active Transportation Program Cycle 6 Funding Finalized

California Transportation Commission adopted its staff recommendation for 134 projects prioritized by nine regional governments throughout California

June 29, 2023