planning
Streetsblog California
Venice Great Streets: Road Diet, Protected Bike Lanes, Mid-Block Crossings
(Update: While I have the term "phase 1" in my notes, I was corrected that there are no formal "phases" to the project. Right now there is only a firm plan for the transportation improvements, but will be implemented as opportunities arise, such as partnerships with community groups or businesses. They could happen before, or after, the transportation improvements. - DN)
August 14, 2015
Cities Are Reinventing Transportation Planning for the Age of the Public Beta
Michael Andersen blogs for The Green Lane Project, a PeopleForBikes program that helps U.S. cities build better bike lanes to create low-stress streets.
July 14, 2015
Caltrans Awards $9.8 Million in Sustainable Transportation Planning Grants
California's Department of Transportation released a list of over 51 cash grants it will allocate for local planning efforts focused on sustainable transportation.
May 6, 2015
FHWA Will Help Cities Get Serious About Measuring Biking and Walking
The lack of good data on walking and biking is a big problem. Advocates say current metrics yield a spotty and incomplete picture of how much, where, and why Americans walk and bike. The U.S. Census only tells us about commuting -- a fairly small share of total trips. The more detailed National Household Transportation Survey comes with its own drawbacks: It's conducted infrequently and doesn't provide useful data at a local scale.
April 16, 2015