How to present at an unconference
TransportationCamp DC is coming back as a hybrid event on January 7, 2023. This “unconference” is a place where attendees get to set the...
Eliminating driver error doesn’t work. What does? Part I
Billions of dollars in new federal highway funding are flowing into road safety programs, so we wanted to review the research on which interventions...
Now Hiring—Director of Arts & Culture
Smart Growth America is seeking a Director of Arts and Culture with experience in arts administration, program development and management, and a commitment to...
SMART grants could make transportation smarter, or not
The Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) competitive grant program offers communities funds to apply new technologies to solve their transportation challenges. How smart...
Electric carshare program kills many birds with one stone
As the Biden administration invests in transportation electrification, the Twin Cities’ electric carshare program serves as a model for supporting the electric vehicle transition...
No time to lose: Federal rule ready to boost awareness of transportation emissions
Comments close tomorrow 10/13 on a greenhouse gas emissions rule that could reestablish sunlight and accountability for transportation’s impact on climate change. Here’s what’s...
Now Hiring — Policy Associate
Transportation for America—a program of Smart Growth America—is seeking a skilled and motivated individual with knowledge and interest in transportation policy with a focus...
We’re living in an arterial world
Photo by Richard RisembergThe 99% Invisible podcast discussed the Netflix show Old Enough, where Japanese children run their first errands, explaining how street design...
Five things to know about TransportationCamp DC
TransportationCamp DC is an annual opportunity to connect with experts, practitioners, and students all at once. It’s coming back on Saturday, January 7, 2023...
Your questions about the Reconnecting Communities Program, answered
The Reconnecting Communities Program is a new funding opportunity passed under the 2021 infrastructure law, and there’s a lot to learn about what it...
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Exploring the Possibilities of BRT with ITDP’s SCOPE Web Tool
In February, the 2025 Sustainable Transport Award was given to Dakar, Senegal, with an honorable mention for Mexico City, for their world-class bus rapid...
What is BRT and Why Do Cities Need It?
From Boston to Mexico City to Jakarta, bus rapid transit (BRT) systems have transformed how people move and experience their cities worldwide. Since BRT’s initial conception...
Local jurisdictions can apply for federal safe streets funds until June 26
USDOT has released its Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the FY2025 round of the Safe Streets and Roads (SS4A) competitive grant program. Almost...
How This Chinese City Is Improving Governance of E-Bikes and Two-Wheelers
Nanning, located in Southern China and home to more than 8.5 million people, is often known as the country’s “Green City” because of its...
