Streetsblog USA
Atlanta May Convert Main Drag into a Dutch ‘Woonerf’ Shared Space
A "shared street" — a concept imported from Europe — does away with curbs and gives pedestrians the priority. Atlanta is considering the design for its famous Peachtree Street.
May 1, 2019
Op-Ed: A Lesson from Israel on How to Double Bus Ridership in U.S. Cities
What can U.S. cities learn from Herzliya’s unexpected success at significantly increasing bus ridership?
April 30, 2019
Paying Uber and Lyft Drivers More Benefits Everyone
Thanks to NYC's new $17.22 minimum wage, Uber and Lyft are limiting the number of new drivers — a move that could help reduce congestion.
April 30, 2019
How to Make Transit More Competitive in the Suburbs
New research shows managed highway lanes + park and rides can make a big difference for suburbanites when it comes to transit access.
April 29, 2019
Cyclists Take Over D.C. Streets to Demand Safety
The "Rally for Streets that Don't Kill People" comes one week after the death of well-known bike activist Dave Solavesh, who was killed by the driver of a stolen van on a street without a protected bike lane.
April 29, 2019
Vancouver Unveils North America’s Boldest Climate Action Plan
The city's plans to put U.S. regions to shame, calling for 90 percent of residents to be in walking distance of "daily needs."
April 26, 2019
Phoenix Will Continue to Let People to Die in the Streets
Almost 100 pedestrians are getting killed annually in Phoenix. But City Council just voted against doing anything about it.
April 25, 2019
Syracuse Will Tear Down a Highway in and Replace With a Walkable Street Grid
New York State says it will tear down an elevated highway in Syracuse and replace it with a walkable street grid.
April 22, 2019
D.C. Bike Advocate’s Death Highlights Slow Progress Toward Safe Streets
Before he was killed on an unprotected street on Friday, Dave Salovesh warned that D.C. needed to do more to protect cyclists.
April 22, 2019
Seattle Study: Pedestrians Linger on Sidewalks, But Rarely Sit Down
Pedestrians spend a surprising amount of time lingering in public space, whether talking, waiting for the bus or eating.
April 19, 2019
