Thursday, September 18, 2025

Why we need to prioritize safety over speed

Our roads have never been deadlier for people walking, biking, and rolling and the federal government and state DOTs are not doing enough. If...

Three principles to guide federal transportation spending

It’s time for transportation investments that achieve results for all Americans. For future investments in U.S. infrastructure, Congress should follow three key principles: prioritize...

Three principles to guide federal transportation spending

It’s time for transportation investments that achieve results for all Americans. For future investments in U.S. infrastructure, Congress should follow three key principles: prioritize...

Complete Streets make a difference

Though it’s an uphill battle, national efforts to prioritize safety over speed really can gain momentum and achieve results. The Complete Streets movement is...

Complete Streets make a difference

Though it’s an uphill battle, national efforts to prioritize safety over speed really can gain momentum and achieve results. The Complete Streets movement is...

The loss of transportation choices in the U.S.

Investments and policies that support car travel at the expense of all other transportation options have helped create a culture of driving in the...

The loss of transportation choices in the U.S.

Investments and policies that support car travel at the expense of all other transportation options have helped create a culture of driving in the...

We need to expand the conversation on transportation safety

We can’t significantly address safety concerns if we’re not looking at the most dangerous modes of transportation. (Frank Warnock, Bike Delaware) On May 9, the...

Pedestrian deaths are up by a staggering 75 percent since 2010

The 2024 edition of Dangerous by Design is out now, combining federal data with lived experience to unpack the connection between roadway design and...

Rethinking the intersection to prioritize safety over speed

The rising rate of pedestrian fatalities is a consequence of deadly design decisions that prioritize driver speed and convenience over the safety of all...

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A More Walkable, Cyclable, and Accessible Future for Addis Ababa

As Ethiopia’s capital and largest city experiences rapid growth, the need for a safe, efficient, and sustainable transport system has never been greater for...

This City in India Offers Crucial Lessons for Safe, Accessible Streets

Nagpur is one of the fastest-growing urban centers in central India. With a population of nearly 2.9 million and rising, the city is facing...

Global Cities Can Still Turn the Tide on Car-Centric Growth

A key objective of sustainable transport policy is to reduce driving in cities, which is often measured by vehicle kilometers traveled (VKT). Facilitating this...

Why More National Action is Needed for Indonesia’s E-Bus Transition

Six years after Indonesia set a national commitment to promote Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs), cities across the country have begun adopting electric buses. Jakarta...