Density is Not the Problem: COVID-19 and Cities
September marks six months since New York City imposed it’s PAUSE restrictions which encouraged people to stay indoors as much as possible and forced...
Lessons from Mexico City and Los Angeles
In a dialogue published in our annual newsletter, two ITDP Directors, Michael Kodransky and Bernardo Baranda, discuss their respective cities in terms of mobility...
Not Everyone in Los Angeles Drives
Not Everyone in Los Angeles Drives
One Angeleno’s Experience Accessing Opportunities and Community Through Public Transit
Edgar is the Los Angeles Fellow at ITDP responsible for...
Where does the Sidewalk Begin? Rethinking Suburban Streets in the Time of COVID-19
I am one of the lucky people who can still work from a safe home during this crisis. Like many others, I have been...
Five Temporary COVID Measures that US Cities Should Make Permanent
Over the past month, as the spread of COVID-19 has upended daily life throughout the United States, cities have been grappling with how to...
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Leapfrogging Past the Urban Highway
Urban highways are obsolete technology. By investing in walking, cycling, and public transit, rapidly developing cities can leapfrog past the outdated urban highway, and...
Minnesota takes important steps to drive down emissions
To address urgent climate needs, every state will need to make it possible for their residents to drive less every day. But too many...
Biden’s infrastructure plan is out. Here are our thoughts
Early this morning, the Biden administration released the American Jobs Plan, President Biden’s infrastructure proposal. There’s a lot to be excited about, including massively...
Now Hiring — Policy Director
Transportation for America (T4America) – a program of Smart Growth America – is seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual with deep knowledge, experience...
