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The Denver Streets Partnership has decided to end its operation of Streetsblog Denver as of January 31, 2022.

January 7, 2022

Why We Can’t Afford to Ignore the Needs of Non-Drivers With Disabilities

People with disabilities who don't drive are being left behind by accessibility efforts that ignore their unique and diverse needs — and centering them in city-building efforts can carry benefits for everyone, a new study argues.

August 29, 2021

Streetsblog USA |Bicycling

Study: Protected Bike Paths Saved Lives During COVID

COVID sparked a bike boom across America, but the experience from one Virginia city shows that communities should prioritize building more protected bike lanes and off-road cycle tracks, virus or no virus, a new study suggests.

August 10, 2021

Streetsblog USA |Buses

Americans Want Green School Buses, But Congress Sells Them Short

Most Americans agree its past time to green the nation's fleet of yellow school buses, a new survey finds — but Congress keeps whittling down funding for this common sense, bipartisan priority.

July 25, 2021

Streetsblog USA |Bicycle Safety

Study: Bike Share Saves the U.S. $36 Million Public Health Dollars Every Year

More than 40 percent of the savings accounted for by the study ($15 million) were thanks to the Big Apple alone.

July 23, 2021

Streetsblog USA |Driving

Remember the Crosstown? Here’s the story of Chicago’s successful 1970s freeway revolt

The Crosstown plan threatened to ram a multi-lane highway through the heart of the city, but fired-up residents helped stop it.

July 11, 2021

Streetsblog USA |Chicago

Who Should Keep the Scooter Revolution Running?

One of the nation's largest e-scooter operators is in hot water for violating labor regulations in San Francisco — and it's sparking a dialogue about what the micromobility gig economy means for the mobility futures of cities far beyond the Bay.

July 7, 2021

Streetsblog USA |Bicycling

STUDY: New Bike Lanes Aren’t Associated With Displacement of BIPOC, Low-Income People

The installation of new protected infrastructure for bicyclists is not associated with the displacement of people of color or of low-income urban residents, a new study reveals.

June 21, 2021

Streetsblog USA |Autonomous cars

Advocates Demand Better Car Safety Standards From Senate

The next baseline infrastructure bill can no longer ignore the need for common-sense vehicle safety improvements that save vulnerable road users’ lives, a coalition of advocates and lawmakers said on Tuesday.

June 15, 2021

Streetsblog USA |Buffalo

What Happened When Buffalo Changed Its Parking Rules

In 2017 Buffalo, New York, became the first U.S. city to stop requiring development projects to include at least a minimum amount of parking. Here's what happened next.

June 13, 2021

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